The President/CEO is responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors to provide
executive leadership to the Martinez Chamber and Visit Martinez. Only candidates within the Bay
Area and within a reasonable amount of driving distance from Martinez will be considered.
Relocation is not available.
Financial Management
- Oversee the general finances of the Chamber.
- With approval of the Board, Treasurer and Bookkeeper establish and adhere to an annual budget for the Chamber’s operations that delineates projected revenues and expenses and a projected net profit as appropriate. Report on the budget monthly at the Board of Directors Meeting.
- Lead, direct, and develop Chamber’s fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns.
- Monitor Chamber’s fiscal condition.
Personnel Management
- Oversee the management of chamber staff including hiring, firing, performance reviews, salary and benefits administration, policy, and general supervision.
- Coach and develop the internal leadership team to attain consistent, highly effective performance.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, create better business practices, and an organizational structure that will optimize performance and operating results. Create internal management system of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor staff activity and performance against goals with continued supervision.
- Promote a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaboration, and professional standards for the organization. Build accountability into the culture.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including management of programs, staffing, membership, and marketing efforts.
- Work with the Chair to prepare agendas and materials for Board and Executive Committee meetings.
- Develop goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board.
- Serve as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Chamber.
- Represent the Chamber at business and community events, meetings, etc.
- Build partnerships with other organizations.
- Support the officers of the Chamber.
- Direct the annual and long-term planning process.
- Fulfill the officer and committee responsibilities assigned to the President in the Chamber by-laws.
- Attend Chamber Board committee meetings and provide staff support to committee efforts.
- Participate in higher-level membership and sponsorship sales.
- Identify and develop revenue generation programs and events.
- Oversee organization of Chamber’s Annual Retreat and all Events.
- Operate within and advance the policies of the Chamber.
- Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs and serve to advance the City of Martinez’s economic welfare.
- Maintain open communication with the Board, and work with the Board in the governance of the Chamber; bring issues to the Board in a timely fashion.
- Implement a marketing plan for the Chamber to ensure a positive community image.
- Develop and maintain a positive and helpful relationship with city and county governmental agencies, neighboring Chambers, and the State Chamber.
- Develop goals and long-range plans of the Chamber.
- Any additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Skills and Abilities
- Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate and network with C level executives and/or business owners.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Outstanding time management and event planning skills.
- Strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration between/among Board members, staff, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials, and strategic committees and organizations.
- Strong executive and supervisory skills, including ability to plan, organize, lead, delegate, and monitor.
- Passion for collaboration and networking.
- Excellent skills in community consensus building.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage a budget, to analyze organization performance, and to project financial performance.
- Work with Chairman of Membership to develop a Chairman’s Circle Benefits package and create Chairman’s Circle exclusive events.
- Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis of proposed ideas, projects, and events.
- Ability to work a wide and flexible range of business hours, including overnight travel on an occasional basis.
- Ability to motivate others to be champions of Chamber initiatives.
- Strong commitment to personal growth.
- Commitment to the best business practices for the Chamber.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 5-10 years management/executive-level experience in a business-related field, Non-Profit or other leadership position, including supervision of professional staff and oversight of finances. - Preferred
- Previous Chamber management experience - Preferred.
- Working knowledge of local, regional, and state-level political systems and experience in developing collaborative relationships in these areas.
- Minimum of 3 years P&L responsibility - Preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; or comparable professional training and experience attained through military, industry, or association service.
- Graduate or student of Western Association of Chamber Executives Academy preferred or willingness to attend.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Martinez, CA 94553 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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