The chamber seeks a highly qualified, hands-on, experienced president/CEO with a proven record of accomplishment of growth and increasing membership with previous organizations. The CEO should have at least two years of successfully running a chamber of commerce or other viable non-profit organizations. The candidate must exhibit strong motivation in organizing, managing and implementing the goals set by the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have strong organizational, technology, budgeting and marketing skills. The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to grow and retain membership and increase revenue stream. Chamber industry experience is preferred, as is being a graduate of the WACE Academy, the US Chamber Institute, or similar program.

RESPONSIBILITES

The President/CEO reports directly to the Carson Chamber Executive Committee and Board of Directors and adheres to the policies set forth by the board.

• Cultivate good relationships with city, county, state and federal government and their elected officials and staff.
• Represent the chamber at events and at meetings with government officials.
• Recruit and retain members.
• Responsible for the complete operation and ultimate success of the chamber.
• All aspect of the day-to-day activities including coordinating the program of work, income and expenditures, organizational structure, policies and procedure, coordination/motivation of volunteers, recruitment and retention of the chamber members, supervision of employees, creation and promotion of chamber activities.
• Community outreach and long-term planning for the growth and prosperity of the chamber.
• Per the bylaws, The CEO shall be the secretary to the board of directors and maintain an accurate record of the proceedings of the chamber and the board of directors meeting.
• Other similar duties may be as directed by the board.

• Ability to work independently and produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to recruit and retain members.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, follow up and complete tasks on time and on budget.
• Ability to direct, supervise and delegate work activity of staff and volunteers.
• Strong entrepreneurial and visionary leadership skills, with a high level of energy and initiative, combined with dedication to the mission of the organization.
• Proven record of accomplishment and experience of large event and programming management.
• A total commitment to results- measured by data and benchmarks.
• Budgeting and financial management.
• Proficient computer skills and a thorough understanding of most social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and web authoring.

About Carson Chamber of Commerce

Carson is a city in Los Angeles County with a population of about 93,000 residents and thousands of businesses. Ranging from home businesses to multinational companies and major oil refineries, the chamber has about 300 members from the city and surrounding areas. The current president/CEO is retiring, and the Board of Directors is looking for a team to take the organization to the next level. With stable finances and a good reputation, the chamber is poised for growth. In addition to the president, there is an office manager and an active board providing support for events and programs.The chamber seeks a highly qualified, hands-on, experienced organization with a proven record of accomplishment of growth and increasing membership with previous organizations. This role must exhibit strong motivation in organizing, managing and implementing the goals set by the Board of Directors. The successful proposal will have strong organizational, technology, budgeting and marketing skills.

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