IACCE Job Postings Title:
Executive Director - Niles Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Post Date
3/12/2018

Expiration Date
4/30/2018

Details:
Manage Team and Daily Operations · Leading a team of both employees and volunteers. Understand the challenges/advantages of motivating and engaging people to yield highly productive results. · Creating and implementing an annual budget to increase profitability, develop strong cash flow and maintain financial strength. · Negotiate contracts and agreements for office operations, event facilities and employment contracts. · Adopt a long-range plan for stability and growth. Event planning · Annually organize major events which includes contract negotiations, securing sponsorships/advertising and working within a budget. · Create, organize and execute programs/events to keep them relevant and valuable including monthly networking events, multi-Chamber networking events, golf outing, business groups, new resident program, business and consumer expos amongst others. Marketing and Public Relations · Design/edit print and electronic communications. · Work with local newspapers/social media to promote local businesses and the Chamber. · Annually sell advertising, develop design concept and obtain content for the Discover Niles Community Guide. Oversee design, editing, printing and mailing. Economic Development and Community Outreach · Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses in all sectors: retail, corporate, industrial, manufacturing, health and services. · Work with and stay up-to-date with local/state elected officials on business related advocacy. · Represent the Niles Chamber of Commerce on various committees, task forces, & commissions (i.e. Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars, Village of Niles and Education).

Qualifications:
· Energetic, self-motivated professional with experience in event planning, public relations and economic development. Ability to multi-task. · Strong Public Speaking skills · Word, Excel, Publisher, Quick Books Proficient · Must be able to drive a car and travel locally · Experience in fundraising preferred.

Comments:
Reports to: Board of Directors President
Salary Base: $48,000 - $55,000 Base + Commissions + Benefits

Send resumes to president@nileschamber.com.

Employer:
Niles Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Email:
president@nileschamber.com