Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Help shape the future of business in Granville

The Granville Area Chamber is seeking an energetic, visionary, and relationship-focused leader to serve as our next Executive Director. This is an opportunity to champion local businesses, strengthen our community, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and help shape the future of Granville’s economy.
We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, brings fresh ideas to marketing and digital engagement, thinks strategically, and inspires others to achieve shared success. If you are passionate about economic growth, business advocacy, community leadership, and connecting with audiences both in person and online, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Chamber, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission to support, promote, and advocate for the Granville business community. This leader will drive membership growth, elevate the Chamber’s brand presence, and guide the development and execution of a forward-looking strategic plan.
This full-time position requires a dynamic, visible community leader who blends relationship-building with modern marketing, digital engagement, and revenue development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a 3–5 year strategic plan
• Establish measurable goals tied to membership growth, engagement, and financial sustainability
• Serve as the primary advisor to the Board and execute board-approved initiatives

Membership and Revenue Growth

• Drive membership recruitment, retention, and engagement
• Develop tiered sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Oversee revenue-generating programs including events, programs, and initiatives

Marketing and Communications

• Lead a modern, consistent marketing and communications strategy
• Oversee social media, email marketing, and website content
• Position the Chamber as a central voice for the business community

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the public face of the Chamber
• Build relationships with local businesses, civic leaders, and community organizations
• Represent the Chamber at events, meetings, and public forums

Operations and Governance

• Manage day-to-day operations, budgeting, and financial oversight
• Support and engage the Board of Directors and committees
• Ensure organizational sustainability and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience (nonprofit, business, hospitality, or economic development)
• Demonstrated success in marketing, communications, or brand development
• Experience with strategic planning and execution
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Experience working with a board of directors
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth or membership-based business models

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with small business ecosystems and chambers of commerce
• Experience in a community-facing leadership role
• Digital marketing and social media strategy experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $45,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience.
• Performance incentives will be considered based on growth and impact tied to:
  • Membership growth
  • Sponsorship revenue
  • Event profitability
• Paid holidays and PTO
• One week of paid vacation after the first 90 days; two weeks after the first year.