CUPERTINO (CA) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: Executive Director
Salary: $100,000 starting
Chamber Membership: 150
Total Number of Staff: 3
Population of Area Served: 60,000
W.A.C.E. Academy Graduate: Preferred
Description: Executive Director, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
Starting Salary: negotiable commensurate with experience.
Applicants should submit a resume and a letter of interest to hr@cupertino-chamber.org The recruitment window will be from 08/04/2023 through 08/18/2023. Applicants will be contacted by a representative of the Chamber Executive Committee.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of related work experience.
- Available for flexible work hours, including some nights and weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for building relationships, policy advocacy and public speaking.
- Analytical ability to assess situations, identify key issues and develop appropriate strategies and recommendations.
- Organizational skills to initiate, manage and implement external community and internal Chamber festivals and events.
- Leadership skills to manage operations and staff, foster excellence and hold self and others accountable for outcomes.
- Strong verbal, written, editing and production skills in multiple media
- Valid driver license, driving record clean of major infractions and an insured personal car available for business use.
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Work with the Board, membership and the community to meet our member’s current and future needs.
- Grow Chamber membership and increase member retention, member benefits, and overall member satisfaction.
- Ensure that the Chamber’s financial condition remains good through periodic reporting, monthly reviews, and appropriate financial controls.
- Represent the Chamber with our members, prospective members, the City, and the community-at-large.
Tactical Responsibilities: Under the oversight of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of Board policy and day-to-day management and operation of the Chamber. bit.ly/CupertinoChamberExec
Deadline: EOB August 18, 2023
Contact: hr@cupertino-chamber.com
HOLLYWOOD (CA) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: Head of Government Affairs
Salary: $79,500-$148,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Medical Insurance for Dependents, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Investment Plan Options
Chamber Membership: 700
Chamber Budget: $3.8 million
Total Number of Staff: 10
Population of Area Served: 60,000
Description: A key member of the HCC staff, advising the HCC’s President/CEO and serving as a resource for the HCC’s Board of Directors on key legislative and political issues at the local, state and federal level affecting the Hollywood business community.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Lead research and analysis of legislation, regulations, and public policy issues
- Identify advocacy opportunities for the HCC and devise relevant action plans
- Work with HCC Board committee chairs and members to develop and carry out programs and HCC initiatives
- Report timely on emerging policy issues to the HCC’s President/CEO, Board, and members
- Represent the HCC and its members on policy issues in external settings, including participation in meetings with policymakers/public officials
- Monitor political developments that affect the HCC and Hollywood community
Skills and qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years experience in policy and advocacy work preferred in government, nonprofit or private sector setting
- Demonstrated ability to conduct public policy analysis and design/implement strategies for advocacy
- Knowledge of political structures and dynamics among various government units relevant to the Los Angeles/Hollywood area
- Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Ability to speak effectively in public and to represent HCC viewpoints
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail
- Ability to distill complex ideas for a general audience and to appreciate a variety of perspectives from diverse audiences
- Proven experience building strong internal and external relationships
- Works well under time constraints
- Adaptable to evolving environments
- An effective problem solver with a strong work ethic
- Strong leadership skills; experience handling multiple tasks and project management experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required. An advanced degree is a plus.
Deadline: Actively Interviewing
Contact: Kristen Burns-Agria, Executive Coordinator, Kristen@hollywoodchamber.net
SALINAS VALLEY (CA) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Position: President/CEO
Salary: $100,000 starting, negotiable commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Service Club Membership, Mileage Reimbursement
Chamber Membership: 650
Chamber Budget: $650,000
Total Number of Staff: 4
Population of Area Served: Monterey County
W.A.C.E. Academy Graduate: Preferred
Requirements: This position is responsible for leadership and administration of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. The CEO works in partnership with the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee under the Chamber’s policy guidelines to provide planning, membership and membership development, administration, communications and public relations, financial management and fundraising to lead the organization toward fulfilling its mission and strategic plan. It is important that our leader have superior relationship-building competencies.
Deadline: Until Filled
Contact: Bill Hastie, william.hastie@hastiefg.com