IACCE Job Postings Title:
Executive Director

Post Date
4/27/2018

Expiration Date
7/26/2018

Details:
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is looking to hire an Executive Director (ED). The (ED) is the Chief Operating Officer of the Chamber and is subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors (BOD), through the Board President and reports directly to the Board President. The ED is responsible for activities including daily operations, tactical and strategic planning, financial management and oversight, membership recruitment and retention, meeting and event planning, supervision of staff, public engagement and other duties as directed by the Board President and the BOD. Reporting Relationship: The ED reports to a 11-member BOD made up of public and private sector leaders of the community and supervises the current Chamber staff (1-full time; 1-part time). Specific Duties: Chamber Operations — The ED oversees the daily operations of the Chamber, including supervising Chamber staff, assigning staff duties, setting hours and maintaining positive staff morale to ensure consistent Chamber operations. Leadership — The ED works closely with the Board President and BOD, assists in the establishment of long-range objectives and develops strategies for meeting these objectives. Event and Meeting Management — The ED is responsible for overseeing member events in conjunction with the various committees throughout the year as directed by the BOD approved calendar of events. In addition to attending the committee meetings, the ED will produce three major events held annually: (1) Frankfort Fall Festival, (2) Community Showcase and (3) Golf Outing. Approximately 50-60 meetings and special events are held annually and held at various times throughout the day (e.g., breakfast meetings, after-hours business receptions, etc.). Frankfort Fall Festival occurs on Labor Day weekend each year. The ED is required to work the entire Labor Day weekend. Board Governance — The ED prepares all Board meeting packets in advance of the meetings and attends all regular meetings of the BOD. The ED will also be responsible for managing and implementing the policies of the BOD and creating an institutional memory for consistency and continuity for both the BOD and the Chamber as a whole. Financial Management — The ED is responsible for a variety of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial activities. These activities include reviewing and approving A/R and A/P, writing checks, preparing and submitting deposits, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports (from QuickBooks) for the Treasurer, BOD, and the Chamber’s accountant. Personnel Management— The ED is accountable for the Chamber staff and will conduct staff reviews and evaluations as well as provide coaching and mentoring. The ED regularly submits payroll information to a third-party processor. Membership Management — The ED serves as the face of the Chamber and is thus considered a vital person in the growth of the Chamber. The ED will personally contact prospective members weekly, provide necessary reports and data for BOD review and establish relationships to support a strong retention goal as defined by the BOD. Engagement and Representation — The ED will work closely and routinely with the following groups and organizations to ensure that the Chamber and its goals are properly and consistently represented: • Members • Elected Government Officials and their staff (Village, Township, County) • Other municipal groups (School Districts, Park District, Library, Police, etc.) • Other Chambers and non-member organizations in the area • Community at large • Local media

Qualifications:
Qualifications: The ED must have the following qualifications: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Business or Public Administration, Marketing or related field or equivalent of education, experience and training • Minimum of five years of Chamber organizational experience (or another non-profit organization) • Financial management experience • Ability to attend Chamber functions at various times of the day (early mornings and late evenings) The ED should have the following qualifications: • Earned designation of Certified Chamber of Commerce Executive (CCE) by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives or the IOM (Institute for Organizational Management) designation from the US Chamber of Commerce foundation • Working knowledge of QuickBooks • Extensive event planning experience • Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and volunteers • Strong organizational and planning skills • Ability to work with a diverse group of volunteers • Exceptional listening and communication skills • Working ability in Microsoft Office Suite programs and social media platforms • Experience managing basic website content via one or more Content Management Systems

Comments:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and any other additional supporting documents in one PDF to:
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
HR@frankfortchamber.com


Employer:
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce

Address:
123 Kansas Street

Email:
hr@frankfortchamber.com

Website:
frankfortchamber.com