KELSO LONGVIEW (WA) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: CEO
Salary: $75,000-$95,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Retirement, Expense Account, Service Club Membership, Professional Development ($1,000), Mileage Reimbursement, Monthly Auto Allowance ($200)
Membership Size: 500
Annual Budget: $500,000
Total Staff: 4
Population of Area Served: 50,000
W.A.C.E. Academy Graduate: Preferred
Description: The CEO provides leadership and general management for the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce, working under the guidelines of the Board of Directors. The CEO manages and directs operations, finances, communications, membership, programs and events for the chamber.
Key Responsibilities:
• Help identify strategic direction in concert with the board, create a vision for the Chamber and carry out that vision.
• Develop and implement the Board’s annual business plan.
• Direct and oversee community relations with members, elected officials and the public.
• Manage membership development, including recruitment and retention.
• Develop and implement programs to promote the business community.
• Represent and advocate positions of the Chamber to elected officials at the local and state level.
• Manage all chamber financial and operational reporting, including annual budget, monthly reporting to the executive board and chamber board.
• Direct and manage all revenue generation activities/events.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage and evaluate employees.
• Provide administrative services for the Kelso Longview Chamber / Visitor Center.
General Requirements:
• Minimum of 5-years comparable executive level experience is required.
• Direct experience in: Revenue growth, marketing, budgeting & financial management, staff development, community & government relations.
• Strong MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills; ChamberMaster and social media experience desired.
Apply today by emailing a cover letter and resume to ceosearch@kelsolongviewchamber.org
Deadline: August 15, 2022
Contact: ceosearch@kelsolongviewchamber.org
CASTLE ROCK (CO) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: President/CEO
Salary: $95,000-$130,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement
Chamber Members: 510
Annual Budget: $989,000
Total Staff: 6
Population of Area Served: 62,000
W.A.C.E. Academy Graduate: Preferred
U.S. Chamber Institute Graduate: Preferred
Description: Jorgenson Consulting has been retained to conduct a national search for a President and CEO of the Castle Rock (CO) Chamber of Commerce.
Founded in 1955, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce has been the leading champion of entrepreneurial and economic prosperity for more than 60 years. They started with a simple but very important objective to support and promote local businesses, and that straightforward mission still drives everything they do more than half a century later. The Chamber has a long history of championing initiatives that make Castle Rock and Douglas County great.
The President and CEO is ultimately responsible for the total operations of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Castle Rock Chamber Foundation. The President and CEO serves as the primary staff point of contact for the officers, executive committee, board of directors, and elected officials.
Position: President and CEO
Reports to: Executive/Finance Committee
Direct Reports: 6
Operating Budget: $989,000
Education & Work Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required, supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Chamber of Commerce and/or Organizational Management experience.
Professional certification is desirable.
Candidates for this position will be evaluated by Jorgenson Consulting. Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the job responsibilities and organizational focus will be invited to participate in the interview process. For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and résumé to Todd Jorgenson at CastleRock@jci-inc.net
Deadline: August 15, 2022
Contact: Todd Jorgenson CastleRock@jci-inc.net
CULVER CITY (CA) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: President/CEO
Salary: $90,000-$110,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Medical Insurance for Dependents, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Expense Account, Professional Development
Membership Size: 530
Annual Budget: $400,000
Total Staff: 2.5
Population of Area Served: 41,000
W.A.C.E. Academy Graduate: Preferred
U.S. Chamber Institute Graduate: Preferred
Description: The Culver City Chamber advocates for members by developing a climate in which businesses can create jobs and operate at a profit. The Chamber represents the interests of business with all levels of government, supports business-friendly ballot measures, creates a strong local economy, and promotes the community. The Chamber also hosts the region’s premier networking opportunities like Women In Business Awards, Economic Outlook Summit, Installation Gala. Culver City Chamber programs are developed through member-run committees that tap the varied expertise of local business owners and leaders. Through members’ participation in these committees and the myriad of networking and other special events, the Chamber can continue to grow and become an even stronger force in the community, region and state
The Culver City Chamber President & Chief Executive Officer directs and implements the many activities of the organization, working under policy guidelines of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The CEO directs and delegates the activities of many volunteer committees and oversees the work of the staff of these various entities in pursuit of the Chamber’s strategic and tactical objectives.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience with a proven track record of success and may come from a variety of backgrounds such as: the top executive of a progressive and comparably sized chamber of commerce, economic development organization, or related significant business association; experience as a “second in command” or other senior-level executive at a larger like-enterprise as noted above; an executive with a strong record of community involvement from a complex private, public-sector or nonprofit entity.
Deadline: August 15, 2022
Contact: CulverCity@Waverly-Partners.com; Eric Peterson, Waverly Partners 440.892.5961
GRAND JUNCTION AREA (CO) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: President/CEO
Salary: $110,000 -$160,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Professional Development ($4,000), Mileage Reimbursement
Membership Size: 800
Annual Budget: $860,000
Total Staff: 8
Population of Area Served: 150,000
W.A.C.E. Academy Graduate: Preferred
Description: Grand Junction, Colorado is the largest local Chamber between Salt Lake City and Denver . The Chamber has a robust program of work with areas of emphasis in advocacy, economic development, workforce development and membership services.
Experience & Skills Required:
• At least five years of recent progressive senior administrative experience in a Chamber of Commerce or closely related environment which includes the following skills and abilities
• Demonstrates a sense of vision for the mission of the corporation.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local government operations including the various legislative processes
• Ability to review and critically appraise program proposals and other complex issues
• Strong working knowledge of the chamber of commerce industry to include the principles of volunteer management, program administration and strategic planning.
• Strong communications and public relations skills coupled with the ability to influence others in a positive manner
• Considerable knowledge and use of the principles of quality management and its implementation in a service organization
• Considerable knowledge and use of leadership skills at several levels for the management and supervision of all aspects of the organization’s activities
• Considerable working knowledge of accounting and finance as they relate to the fiscal and financial obligations of the organization, internal accounting controls and financial analysis of revenues and expenditures.
• Proven ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to efficient performance, production, and high moral.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others
• Present ideas effectively, verbally and in writing
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
The Search Firm Next Move has been engaged to conduct this search and interested candidates can learn more at www.thenextmovegroup.com/grandjunction and apply at grandjunction@thenextmovegroup.com. Salary range is $110,000 to $150,000
Deadline: July 15, 2022
Contact: www.thenextmovegroup.com/grandjunction