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Job Title: Executive Director, Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce (S-RCC)
Classification: Exempt
Summary:
The Executive Director is the Chamber's operations leader and strategic implementer for the organization, working to create, promote, develop and support quality business opportunities in the Salem-Roanoke County community. This role serves to promote retention and expansion of members by demonstrating membership value. Reporting directly to the President, and more generally to the Executive Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages and directs all operations, programs and activities of the Chamber. Key aspects of the role are as follows:
MEMBERSHIP SUSTAINMENT
Responsible for meeting membership retention and growth goals as outlined in the S-RCC budget and strategic plan.
Work with the First Vice President, Membership Retention Committee and Ambassador team to implement the Chamber's strategy for member retention. Monitor objectives and expectations for staff and Ambassadors.
Work with the Membership Value Programming Committee to create membership programming that supports and delivers the mission and its value to members. Membership programming includes the Chamber's annual meeting, business showcase, and networking events.
Welcome all new members personally; oversee the onboarding of all members by the Membership Coordinator.
Manage and coach the efforts of a part-time Membership Coordinator.
OPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT
Provide weekly strategic activity report to Chamber Officers.
Support effective governance practices. Prepare and distribute meeting documents (including meeting minutes) for Executive Board and Board of Director meetings.
Work with IT and Finance committee and professional providers to deliver accurate timely financial, budget, and strategic information to board and other stakeholders
Collaborate with Rebranding committee to develop and deliver a refreshed brand for the S-RCC. This will include developing and implementing a strategy for the Chamber website, external communications, and social media.
Manage and coach the efforts of a part time administrator. This role manages purchasing, record keeping, and member records.
Manage annual funding requests from City of Salem and Roanoke County.
Complete and file annual reporting to State Corporation Commission.
Serve as S-RCC representative to community organizations such as the Roanoke Regional Partnership, Downtown Salem Advisory Committee, Destination Visioning Committee, Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and Roanoke Regional Coalition.
SPONSORSHIP
Responsible for meeting all sponsorship goals as outlined in the S-RCC budget and strategic plan.
Work with the Sponsorship Structure committee to attract and retain key sponsor relationships in alignment with annual budget.
Attain event sponsorships for the two major community events managed by the S-RCC Chamber.
EVENTS
Collaborate with Event Standards committee to develop and facilitate standards and expectations for all Chamber events.
Work with board committees and staff to plan, deliver, coordinate volunteers and attain budget for two signature community events.
Responsible for meeting all event goals as indicated in strategic plan.
Requirements:
Strong organizational, leadership and strategic skills
Effective business and financial management experience
Knowledge of issues managed by small business owners
Successful track record for engaging, partnering, and building alliances with a wide range of constituencies and influences
Superior verbal and written communication skills and confidence as a public speaker
Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining a strong staff in a team oriented environment
Computer software experience
Some evening and weekend work required
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree or commensurate experience
Possession of valid driver's license
Ability to regularly lift up to 30 pounds
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