President and CEO

The Position and Ideal CandidateAs the President & CEO, the primary role is to be the public representative and primary spokesperson for the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce in promoting the Lockhart business community. Ensure development and execution of strategic, operational, and financial plans of the Lockhart Chamber Board to fulfill the vision of the Chamber of Commerce. Develops the Chamber’s relationships with members, local (city and county) and statewide government agencies, community members, and individual staff and board members, as well as its contributions to improving the commercial and civic life of the community. Responsible for overall everyday management and operations of the office of the Chamber of Commerce.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeadershipAssures critical success factors and association matters of the organization are highlighted and addressed with the Board members about the chamber’s mission and vision. Work closely with Board members to develop a plan to address these issues or concerns.Attends Executive Board Meetings & Full Board Meetings.Educates Board Members regarding By-laws, rules, practices, and uses and advises the Board regarding these regulatory issues.Executes the planning and logistics of on-site and off-site networking conferences, meetings, and events.Assesses event objectives and determines the most cost-effective means to deliver desired results.Produces event schedules.Identifies and secures corporate sponsors (cash and in-kind) to support each program at budgeted levels.Manages client, sponsor, and organization’s expectations with clear communication.Develops promotional, educational, and fundraising materials.Cultivates working relationships with key community leaders and related organizations, building coalitions necessary to accomplish the chamber’s mission.Represents the Chamber at local, county, and regional government and community meetings.Identifies community involvement opportunities and manages community projects under the direction of the Board.Maintains an understanding of the community’s legislative and political issues and reports any concerns or opportunities for Chamber involvement to the Board.Develops and implements programs to develop local leaders in the community.Cultivates member relationships to improve overall membership satisfaction, trust, and utilization of the Chamber.Recruits new members by promoting the Chamber to new businesses and those who have yet to become members.Ensures direct communication of relevant information and services to Chamber members.Coordinates and provides supervision of the production and distribution of Chamber communications.Maintains personal contact with members, assesses and addresses concerns within the role constraints, and forwards others to the Board.Represents the Chamber at Ribbon Cuttings to promote the new members.Assesses member organizational satisfaction and develops a plan to improve upon evaluation.Research and implement policy strategies that benefit Chamber members.Acts as a liaison between the membership and the Board of Directors.Financial ManagementCoordinates with the Board of Directors to develop a strategic plan corresponding to the annual business plan.Identifies and assists in securing revenue generation opportunities that benefit the members.Prepares and implements the annual budget in conjunction with the Board.Ensures expenditures are within the budgetary guidelines.Supervises the organization’s financial record keeping.Provides reports to the Board regarding the execution of the budget.Operations ManagementManages the organization’s overall operational functions, including business development, governmental affairs, policy, membership/volunteer development, marketing, communications, finance, and accounting.Attracts, retains, develops, and manages an appropriate staff to meet organizational needs.Ensures sound business practices, policies, and procedures are in place and used by all staff.Develops and revises office policies to reflect current best practices and meet all legal requirements.Ensures procedure manual remains up to date and reflects practices.Organizes and implements day-to-day functions related to fund development activities.Monitors and manages the volunteers and committees to meet goals and objectives.Supervises and participates in public interactions at the office of the Chamber.Ensures assistance and promotion of the Visitor Center.Constantly examines the organization for improvement and efficiencies, making sound and documented recommendations to the board for consideration and possible action.Requirements and SalaryBachelor’s degree in business or marketing and/or 10 years of business management experience.Demonstrated successful experience in computer software QuickBooks and MSP suite.Ability to partner with other civic and governmental organizations to promote events, festivals, and tourism.Ability to lead meetings, write agendas, distribute meeting notes, and compose monthly newsletters.Ability to achieve goals, objectives, budgets, and schedules.Ability to manage staff.Ability to write marketing materials promoting the city of Lockhart and the region.Ability to diplomatically interact with the public and stakeholders.Ability to pass a background and credit check.Demonstrated knowledge/skill in budget preparation.Demonstrated knowledge in public speaking.Demonstrated knowledge/skill in the following competencies:

Relationship ManagementOrganizational Leadership CommunicationEthical Practice

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