President

Job Description

Job Description

Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce

President Job Description

Job details : President, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce

Salary : $70,000+ (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Job Type : Full-time

Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Benefits : PDO

Full Job Description

General Function : The President is responsible for management of the organization and its full range of activities. The President is hired by, and responsible to, the Chamber Board of Directors (BOD). The President is responsible for day-to-day management of the Chamber and carrying out policies established by the BOD. The President supports our Mission to be a catalyst that will actively promote, support and empower member success, while continuing to provide enhanced benefits for our membership and a vibrant quality of life for our community.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a broad spectrum of skills and will have a breadth of management and marketing experience that will immediately inspire confidence among the Board of Directors, the business community, and community stakeholders. The following skills and experience are sought in the optimal candidate: organization, team management, community leadership, marketing, fund raising, and outstanding written and verbal skills.

∙ Four-year degree from an academic institution (Preferred)

∙ Several years of related experience

∙ Knowledge of marketing, business theories, practices, and procedures

∙ Knowledge of budget development and sound accounting principles and practices

∙ Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

∙ Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to provide leadership

∙ Experience in supervision with proven ability to, train and develop staff

∙ Excellent computer and technology skills including strong Microsoft Applications

Personal Characteristics

Energetic and enthusiastic; able to exude excitement about the Chamber’s benefits, services, and programs; excellent in follow-through and commitment to results. Must be a “doer”, as well as a delegator. Be able to understand, communicate and work within complex political and economic issues within the community. Possess polished people skills; strong and articulate communication skills. Be team-oriented with a participative style and be capable of consistently thinking “outside the box” while maintaining sound business judgment. Be entrepreneurial; exhilarated by growth and change; be able to reinvent ideas quickly; think effectively and quickly, and be adaptable, flexible, and open-minded. Possess proven leadership and management skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversees all administrative, operating and marketing functions of the Chamber of Commerce including operational budget development and adherence. Advises the Chairperson of the Board, the Board, and such other committees as designated. Guides the creation of financial reports and annual reports. Develops and supervises the implementation of an annual operating and marketing plan, directs the preparation of the annual budget that supports these activities and presents it to the Board for approval. Attends all meetings of the membership, the Board, and other designated committees in an advisory, non-voting capacity. Establishes and maintains ongoing effective communications with members, business and cultural institution leaders, and local government leaders. Develops and maintains effective organizational policies and ensures all Chamber activities are implemented within these established policies, guidelines, laws, and ethical standards. Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel; coordinates staff and volunteer training; establishes staff goals and assists staff to meet those goals.

Professional Responsibilities

Administration of Chamber of Commerce

∙ Directs and coordinates activities concerned with administration of the Chamber in accordance with Board of Directors standards and expectations. ∙ Interprets and carries out Board policies. ∙ Anticipates and analyzes major issues, outlines alternative courses of action, and makes recommendations to the Board based on sound information and legal and fiscal considerations. ∙ Carries out directives of the Board and confers regularly with the Board Chair regarding matters relating to the Chamber. ∙ Understands and complies with all legal mandates and timelines relative to personnel. ∙ Recruits, hires, trains, motivates, and manages staff (both paid and volunteer personnel).

Member Leadership

∙ Provides strong leadership to the Board, members, and community. ∙ Informs and advises the Board about the programs and practices of the Chamber. Keeps the Board informed of all Chamber activities. ∙ Exercises leadership in the development, evaluation, and improvement of the membership program. ∙ Assures the effectiveness of membership recruitment and retention.

Finance and Business Administration

∙ Works in conjunction with financial administrator to supervise and oversee all Chamber fiscal operations, financial record keeping, and budget development. ∙ Identifies and articulates measurable objectives which support Board adopted annual goals and priorities. ∙ Creates/establishes an Annual Business Plan/Plan of Work and executes the Plan effectively to achieve identified objectives.

Preferred: Prior Chamber Management Experience

Event Planning and Execution

Knowledge of Chamber Master Database/Software