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Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Job Description
Full-Time Position
To apply please send resume to fitzchamberresumes@asystyou.com or fax to (229) 423-1052
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
By definition the director of the Chamber of Commerce, will be the organization’s chief executive officer. The Executive Director initiates programs to promote activities to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County area and ensure the business community will prosper. The director is responsible for fund raising programs that provide funding to the Chamber. Those funds are then to be allocated to enhance programs provided by the Chamber that support local businesses. The director is the principal, on-sire staff person responsible for coordinating all Chamber project activities locally and representing the community regionally and nationally. When applicable, the Chamber director will work cooperatively on joint projects with other entities as directed by the Board of Directors.
The director must fully understand issues confronting local business and property owners, public agencies, and community organizations. The director must be entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, creative, well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment. It is critical that the director unite the interest of the businesses of the area into a comprehensive working organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with the Board to develop and present a plan of operation, the annual budget and funding process. Oversee and develop office procedures and manage overhead cost within the approved budget.
Through working with Chamber members identify long range planning needs of the Chamber and community with the preparation of a program designed to meet those needs. Utilize continuous improvement processes which focus on the achievement of program and community goals.
Provide the leadership to insure the Chamber functions with efficiency. Consistently promotes the vision and mission of the organization. Identifies and implements solutions to challenges which face the Chamber and community. Recommends changes in the organizational structure and internal operating procedures to the Board of Directors if needed.
Recruits, motivates and organizes utilization of volunteers withing the Chamber’s community activities.
Participates with the Board in the development of an annual budget that relates to program goals and objectives.
Responsible for recruitment and retention of new members to the Chamber striving to meet annually set budget goals.
Establish strong relationships with Board of Directors and Chamber Members which will motivate members to support personal and financial commitments to the Chamber’s activities and events. Interpret and analyze the needs of members and recommends revisions to programs that will improve services as well as adding value to Chamber membership. Executive Director will assist Chamber members to develop ideas, and create action plans that will promote goals benefiting the members and the Chamber’s ability to represent the members to the best of its ability.
Represents the Chamber and its membership at appropriate meetings, serving as strong/close liaison with all groups, must be a spokesperson on pertinent issues. Utilizes effective communication skills to encourage development of programs and activities affecting the business community.
MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE
Budget goals are met
Member recruitment and retention goals are met
Project and events meet or exceed set budget goals
The Chamber has a good image in the community as measured by member satisfaction retention rate, and participation in programs/events.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires good verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Requires job enthusiasm and desire to achieve the organization’s goals
Strong organizational leadership skills are essential
Knowledge of budgeting and record keeping
A college degree in business administration, management or other business related field, or equivalent experience. Must have a minimum of three years in related work experience.
Please join the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce in celebrating our members by submitting nominations for the 2019 Business of the Year Award. This is your opportunity to nominate your business or a fellow member’s business. The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award will be awarded to the company that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to Fitzgerald. We need your assistance to recognize the business most deserving of this acknowledgment.
To be eligible for nomination, a business must be a current member of the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce. Nomination forms are due by Monday, January 13, 2020. The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber will present the Business of the Year Award at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Please join the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the citizens of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County by submitting nominations for the 2019 Citizens of the Year or Lifetime Achievement Award. This award will be presented to a fellow citizen that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to Fitzgerald. We need your assistance to recognize the citizen most deserving of this acknowledgment.
To be eligible for nomination, nominee must be a current citizen of Fitzgerald or Ben Hill County. Nomination forms are due by 5:00 pm Monday, January 13, 2020. The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber will present the Citizen of the Year or Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
