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Executive Director

Job Overview

The Executive Director is the chief executive/administrative officer of the organization and is accountable to the Executive Committee for the development and coordination of the annual program of work, the organizational structure, and the policies and procedures adopted by the board. Expectations include volunteer/leadership development, overseeing all income and expenditures, maintaining, and growing membership, hiring, training, and developing staff, as well as initiating the strategic planning process to include short and long-term goals. The Executive Director is responsible for representing the chamber throughout the community serving as an official spokesperson for the organization and to the business community. The Executive Director will be expected to reside within the North Talladega County Chamber service area.

Responsibilities and Duties

Operations/Community Relations/Promotion & Events (35%):

  • Promote the cities of the greater Talladega, Lincoln and Munford area and the Chamber brand for effective economic development through story telling using diverse media platforms throughout the region.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with all individuals, entities, and organizations (i.e., Mayor and City Council, County Commission, State Legislators, County Economic Development Association, Tourism boards, etc.) necessary to have an effective chamber.
  • Attend pertinent community events, including council and commission meetings, and serve on applicable boards as needed to represent the chamber.
  • Facilitate partnerships with organizations that support the vision and mission of the chamber.
  • Oversee the annual community business awards selection process.
  • Oversee the coordination of all chamber events and functions in conjunction with staff.
  • Act as spokesperson with the media when appropriate or oversee staff participation.
  • Maintain a collaborative working relationship with other regional chambers, the state chamber, the regional US Chamber staff, the national US Chamber, and other organizations to foster a strong business environment for members.

Strategic Planning and Board Management (20%):

  • In partnership with the board treasurer, establish an annual budget for board adoption.
  • Develop and implement a board approved strategic plan and yearly plan of work.
  • Serve as President and a voting member to chamber board of directors.
  • In partnership with the board chairman, supervise preparation of monthly board meeting agendas, the annual board retreat, and the annual meeting of members.
  • In partnership with the executive committee, facilitate the annual recruitment, rotation, training, and review of board members in agreement with Chamber bylaws.

Administration/HR/Finance (20%):

  • Ensure the preparation and maintenance of all board minutes and other essential organizational documents to maintain local, state, and federal compliance.
  • Manage insurance policies to mitigate liability for the board and membership.
  • Prepare, review, and implement chamber policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the chamber to fulfill any contract agreements and board assigned responsibilities.
  • Implement and oversee all activities related to the chamber’s annual budget.
  • Manage chamber staff including hiring and terminating employees, training, and conducting annual employee reviews and establishing personnel policies.
  • Coordinate and provide staff support of all chamber committees/task forces.

Sales/Fund Raising/Membership (25%):

  • Actively grow and maintain strong partner relations with key chamber donors.
  • Develop and review sales marketing materials.
  • Maintain chamber membership database and establish relevant membership reporting matrix.
  • Establish annual goals and programs for member recruitment and retention.
  • Oversee the member development plan that includes evaluating benefits, and services to prospective and active members in conjunction with other staff members.
  • Oversee all fundraisers and membership marketing sales programs and opportunities.
  • In conjunction with other staff members, develop volunteer participation on committees and ambassador groups.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred. Leading candidates should have a minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated success in a leadership position within a chamber, membership association, nonprofit or community/economic development organization. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development through the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management and/or Certified Chamber Executive designation is considered a plus. Ideal candidates will be highly regarded by their current business community as a leader and innovator.

The successful candidate must also practice above average:

  • Communication and presentation skills both oral and written.
  • Relationship building abilities.
  • Demonstrated success in developing non-dues programming.
  • Multi-tasking of multiple projects, issues, and initiatives.
  • Command of current office technology.

Reporting Relationship

The Executive Director is appointed and reviewed annually by the board chairman, executive committee, and board of directors. The organizational bylaws, articles of incorporation and policies of the organization shall govern the terms and conditions of employment.