Executive Director Jobs

The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) represents more than 500 businesses which employs thousands of employees in the Yuba-Sutter area. Small business makes approximately 90 percent of Chamber membership, which mirrors the overall Yuba-Sutter business community. Member organizations range from small businesses to large corporations, from nonprofit agencies to colleges; with much of the community’s employment centered on service, education, healthcare, retail, ag, manufacturing, and public sector industries. The Chamber’s mission is BUILDING BUSINESSES. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. BUILDING COMMUNITY.

The Chamber has served the Yuba-Sutter community for over 120 years and is a 501c6 nonprofit organization. The Chamber creates a strong local economy, promotes the community and provides a variety of programs and services for members including networking, communication and relationship building events, business development initiatives, educational partnership programs, and government advocacy activities. As Yuba-Sutter’s premier business advocate, the Chamber represents the interests of business with local, state and Federal levels of government and supports business-friendly activities. The Chamber has a 14-member volunteer Board of Directors and a 3-member staff.

Position: EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR

Reports to: Board of Directors

Position Summary

The EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR has the overall responsibility for the complete operation of the Chamber including programs, planning and operations, working under policy guidelines of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and acting in accordance with the policies, procedures and bylaws of the Chamber. The EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR is responsible to the Board for the full range of activities: coordination of the program of work; organizational structure and procedures; motivation of volunteers; income and expenditures; maintenance of membership; employment, training and supervision of staff; interpretation of policy; maintenance of quarters; and long-range planning.

Responsibilities and Duties

1) Oversees development and implementation of programs that will channel resources of the organization toward specific objectives defined by the organizations Strategic Plan. Studies issues and trends to identify opportunities or problems for local business and recommends related action. Develops the necessary community leadership and voluntary manpower to see that the program of work is accomplished. Analyzes and interprets the needs of members and recommends revisions in the program of work to improve service and assistance to make membership more valuable.

2) Provides leadership in the organization, planning and implementing strong business advocacy on those social and economic issues affecting the business community. Establishes relationships with all interested parties. Works with state, federal, city, and county legislators to communicate and lobby for the needs of the community and Chamber members.

3) Demonstrates leadership in the community through involvement and participation. Constantly strives to develop a better public understanding of the purpose and functions of the organization. Assists the Chair of the Board and officers of the organization in representing the Chamber at appropriate local, regional, statewide, national and international events, and with the media.

4) Oversees and manages the fiscal resources of the organization. Prepares the annual operating budget with line-item identification of expenses and income for all activities of the Chamber and its related organizations or projects. Oversees all expenditures in accordance with budget. Ensures that financial records of the Chamber are audited at least every three years, with financial statement reviews in between.

5) Develops an appropriate staff, assign functions, defines lines of authority and responsibility, and sets up an efficient system of operation. Assures staff has adequate training, supervision, and regular performance evaluations. Provides opportunities for staff to develop professionally. Creates working conditions that are conducive to maximum performance and employee morale.

6) Oversees membership programs to ensure necessary growth in income and services for the operation of the program. Directs all membership solicitation efforts through Membership Department including solicitation and orientation of new members and the maintenance of current memberships.

7) Directs all communications to the membership and general public. Ensures that organizational and business concerns are communicated regularly and effectively to all parties concerned and that organizational brochures, newsletters, and electronic communication are accurate, timely, and reflective of the organizational views. Provides and promotes opportunities for public forums or input.

8) Works with Board to establish and implement the corporate mission and vision. Provides leadership, training, and input to the Board. In collaboration with the Chairperson, develops the agenda for Board and Executive Committee meetings. Advises the Board on all matters under consideration.

9) Assures the organization's compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assures adequate records of all transactions and correspondence are maintained for review by auditors, the Board, or other officials or agencies.

10) Serves as the official administrative representative and spokesperson of the Chamber in all instances and situations when such representation is appropriate.

11) Participates in Chamber activities to promote and enhance the image and relationship of the Chamber with all groups and parties in the community.

12) Sits as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and all committees. Serves as corporate secretary.

13) Coordinates work of all Committees and Departments.

14) Other duties as assigned.

Full-time, exempt $70,000-$80,000 DOE