The Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for an experienced President/CEO

The Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce creates and fosters a growing business community by promoting economic opportunities, advocating for the interests of the members, providing educational resources, and developing relationships between the members.

Position: President/CEO

The President/CEO provides strategic direction, vision, and management for the programs and personnel of the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce. The President/CEO demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, member sales and services, program management, public policy, nonprofit governance and operations, finance and accounting, public speaking, and fundraising. The President/CEO has full responsibility for profit and loss, fiscal stability, and compliance. This leader will be a dynamic leader who can manage current programs while developing new initiatives and partnerships with other business and community organizations to achieve goals and objectives.

Reporting:
The President & CEO reports to the Board of Directors in accordance with the by-laws. All staff report to the President & CEO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strategic vision with extensive and nuanced skills to drive change, fulfill the mission, and achieve operational objectives.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Broad knowledge of industry acumen, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
• Strong understanding of the political landscape and ability to collaborate effectively with civic leadership and partner organizations.
• Demonstrated skills in human resource development and performance management.
• Adept at coalition building, relationship management, and negotiating agreements.
• Exceptional communication skills both in writing and orally with various constituents including members, potential members, elected officials, outside organizations, media outlets, and the Board of Directors.
• High standards of integrity, work ethic, trustworthiness, and personal responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Implementation: At the direction of the Board, the President & CEO create and implement the Chamber’s strategic plan.
• Operational Oversight: Develops and oversees annual budget and marketing initiatives implementation.
• Member Services and Sales: The President & CEO is responsible for the overall performance of the Chamber’s membership activities including membership acquisition, stewardship, and retention.
• Advocacy: The President & CEO advocates for policies and environments that protect and improve economic opportunities for Chamber members and, when requested, participate in governmental and non-governmental boards and committees as part of the Chamber’s advocacy programs.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 minimum; Salary to commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Other:

• Work Location: In person, travel required with mileage reimbursement.
• This is an in-person position at the Chamber’s office at 101 W Airport Road, Romeoville, Illinois. Light local travel is required with mileage reimbursement provided.
• Some lifting and physical activity required at times in preparation for events.