San Leandro
Chamber of Commerce
Chief Executive Officer - Job Description
Posted:
February 4, 2008
The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce seeks an
energetic, results orientated, self-motivated
professional with experience and success in managing
a mid size chamber operation or a business
organization of similar size. The Chamber has a
full complement of special events and membership
services, which ensures outstanding community
involvement. The qualified candidate will have
proven business management and leadership skills
will demonstrate expertise in collaborative business
development strategies, effective communication,
community involvement and the ability to manage
volunteer and staff resources.
History:
The San Leandro Chamber of
Commerce was founded 86 years ago and has
evolved over the years to include nearly 700
businesses and individuals representing a diverse
membership. A major component of our organization
is advocacy efforts with local, county and state
elected officials, and we are often the first
contact for businesses and residents moving to San
Leandro.
Role Overview:
The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and is
responsible for the overall management of the
organization, its financial sustainability, and the
oversight of both its day-to-day work and long-range
mission.
It is expected that the CEO will be an
entrepreneurial and compelling leader, able to work
at the intersection of strategic vision and
practical implementation. She/He should have deep
roots in the development and maintenance of varied
partnerships and be able to see issues through the
lenses of multiple constituency groups, while also
being able to maintain a commitment to the Chamber’s
mission. The successful candidate will be a credible
advocate for employer engagement in workforce
development. She/He should also be aware of, and
committed to promoting, promising practices in the
field. She/He will have demonstrated the ability to
establish relationships at the top levels of
business, government, and philanthropy.
The CEO should have a proven track record of
institutional image-building, fund development,
marketing, external relations, and demonstrate the
presence and capacity to lead initiatives forward in
each of these areas. Experience with fiscal and
operational management is critical. She/He should be
diplomatic but decisive, and able to accomplish
goals through motivation and delegation.
Some of the essential duties and responsibilities
include:
·
Forge and maintain strategic alliances
across the public, private and nonprofit sectors
·
Ensure mission and financial stability
and sustainability through effective fund
development, sound fiscal management, and
programmatic and operational excellence
·
Lead the development of strategic and
business plans and work closely with the Board and
staff to shape, monitor and support those plans
·
Represent the Chamber to the public
and its’ various constituencies, heightening the
organization’s profile and compelling financial,
policy, and programmatic support
·
Work with executive and Board
leadership of the Chamber of Commerce, to enhance
public awareness of the relationship and furthering
coordination between the organization’s initiatives
·
Work closely with the Board of
Directors to develop overall policy for the
organization and determine or refine strategic
direction. Ensure open communication and flow of
information to the Board
·
Serve as a driving force for
attracting, hiring, developing and retaining a
highly-skilled professional staff. Inspire, guide,
develop and support staff to be successful in their
jobs.
·
Develop and systemize organizational
infrastructure, to include staff advancement and
wage growth plans
·
Identify and assess business and
demographic trends, partner and client needs, and
opportunities for the purpose of informing and
refining the Chamber’s areas of activity
Qualifications:
The CEO may come from a variety of leadership
experiences, including having served as the
president/executive director of another chamber, a
not-for-profit advocacy organization, a private
sector corporate executive or in a senior-level
government position. Wherever experience has been
gained, it is imperative that the CEO possess the
leadership, motivational and diplomatic skills to
marshal the resources necessary to manage and
sustain the growth and excellence of the
organization.
·
Ten years or more of Chamber
management experience or a combination of business
management experience and active chamber involvement
·
Prior experience interacting with, and
pitching to, business leaders and policymakers
·
Proven ability to gain the business
community’s financial support and buy-in
·
Proven ability to lead organizational
change and improvement efforts
·
Solid financial management and
operations experience
·
Commitment to organizational mission
of developing the economic self-sufficiency of
low-income populations
·
Demonstrated success managing,
coaching, and developing a diverse team of
individuals
·
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
·
A commitment to work/life balance that
aligns with the organization’s services and products
·
Ability to expeditiously analyze
business operations and recommend operational
changes
·
Experience in growing a business or
chamber membership
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Enthusiastic – High energy, Can-do
attitude, Good People skills and Leader
·
Experience working with a Board of
Directors
·
Working knowledge of basic accounting
and business finances
·
Experience with volunteer recruitment,
management, motivation and retention
·
Experience in coordinating events and
meetings (small internal committee to large
community functions)
·
Excellent verbal, written,
organizational, follow through skills and good
listener
·
Ability to multi-task, prioritize
responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines
·
Capability of working evenings and
weekends
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Well-versed in the dynamics and issues
at the local, county and state level that impact the
business community, our employees and our neighbors
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel
and Outlook Express. Working knowledge of
QuickBooks a plus
This is a full-time position.
Salary range $75,000 plus annually, based on
experience. Medical, dental and retirement benefits
complement the total Compensation Package. The
Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer and persons
of color and women are encouraged to apply.
To apply; please submit a
cover letter that includes a brief description of
demonstrated experience in the areas of volunteer
management, business and or chamber experience and
civic involvement along with a resume to:
Dan
Walters at
danw@copperharbor.com
