President/CEO of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce

IACCE Job Postings Title:
President/CEO of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce

Post Date
8/16/2019

Expiration Date
11/14/2019

Details:
POSITION SUMMARY: The position is responsible for, but not limited, to the following:  Functions as the chief spokesperson for the Chamber; effectively represents the Crystal Lake Chamber and the Crystal Lake area to all businesses, press, related organizations and the general public in accordance with Chamber positions, policy and mission.  Is aware of Chamber and community needs and takes action when necessary to ensure a positive relationship exists between the Chamber, local businesses, local governments, and the community.  Provides insights, recommends actions and proposes strategies to the Board of Directors in dealing with internal and external affairs of the Chamber that are supportive of the Chamber’s mission.  Provides leadership and professional assistance to volunteer leaders in fulfilling their Chamber role.  Trains, coaches and empowers the staff to be effective leaders and decision makers.  Creates innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities within the Chamber and the community.  Ensures adequate levels of qualified, productive and customer oriented staff for the Chamber office.  Manages the financial performance so that membership recruitment and retention as well as activity meets or exceeds targets.  Markets the Chamber to ensure enrollment, involvement and retention of new and existing members.  Maintains working relationship with elected and appointed officials of Crystal Lake and McHenry County.

Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Advanced degree in business, finance, law, public administration or related field desirable.  Institute for Organization Management (IOM) certification preferred.  Minimum of 5 years management/leadership experience.  Experience with a Board and leading large number of volunteers strongly desired.  Public policy advocacy and economic development experience preferred.  Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills are required.

Comments:
Send packet, including cover letter stating qualifications, interest in the position, resume; and list of three professional references by 1:00pm – Tuesday, October 1, 2019 to:

Crystal Lake Chamber Search Committee
c/o Jackie Ruiz, Interim Executive Director
427 W. Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer:
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce

Website:
clchamber.com