Job Description
Financial Management:
• Oversee the general finances of the Chamber
• With the approval of the Finance Committee, develop an annual budget for the Chamber's operations that delineates projected revenues and expenses and a projected net profit as appropriate.
• Lead, direct and develop Chamber's fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns.
• Monitor Chamber's fiscal condition
Personnel Management:
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, create better business practices
and an organizational structure that will optimize performance and operating results. Create an internal management system of key performance indicators (KPI's) to monitor events.
• 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 Chamber's day-to-day operations, including management of programs,
staffing, membership, and marketing efforts.
• Work with the Board 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.
• Direct the annual and long-term planning process.
• Fulfill the officer and committee responsibilities assigned to the President in the Chamber bylaws.
• 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 & Events.
• Operate within and advances the policies of the Chamber.
• Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs and serve to advance the
Putnam Country'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 assure 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.
• Strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration between/among Board members, staff,
Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials and strategic committees and
organizations.
• Be champions of Chamber initiatives.
• Commitment to the best business practices for the Chamber for the Chamber
• Represent the Chamber at business and community events, meetings, etc.
• Build partnerships with other organizations.
• Support the officers of the Chamber Professional Experience.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Requirements
• Education/Experience: College Degree preferred or at least three-year's experience in a related field of work
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Some graphic design and marketing experience preferred, or willingness to learn
Benefits
Exempt