President and CEO - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

Job Summary:

In partnership with the Board of Directors, the President & CEO provides leadership within the Chamber and throughout the Wheaton area. This role supports the mission of promoting a strong economy and high quality of life for our members and community, with a focus on economic development and business advocacy. The President & CEO nurtures strong partnerships with key stakeholders - the City of Wheaton, park district, library, school district, the County, DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau, Giving DuPage, CHOOSE DuPage, and across the business community in general. The President & CEO also provides leadership and operational oversight of the Chamber team that will foster positive member relations and growth.

To apply - Email cover letter, salary expectations, and resume to david@davidschreierassociates.com

Director of Business Services - Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce  

Position: Director of Business Services (DOBS) 

Classification Status: Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours (Exempt) 

Compensation: Annual salary is $48,000 - $50,000, commensurate with qualifications  and experience. Includes insurance: medical, dental, LT/ST disability;  

PTO and Simple IRA. 

Start Date: June 2022 

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@lincolnparkchamber.com.  No phone calls please.  

Summary: Under the direction of the LPCC President, the DOBS oversees all  membership attraction, engagement, retention, and sales activities while serving as a resource for Lincoln Park businesses.  

Responsibilities 

Membership  

• Serve as primary point of contact for 400+ business members 

• Create and maintain strong rapport with all members to be their go-to business  resource in the Lincoln Park community 

• Solicit new members and generate new leads through prospective member visits and  partner events 

• Onboard new members to LPCC services and offerings  

• Retain members through cultivation, such as annual member visits, reviewing  membership benefits and regular communication 

• Manage and execute Membership Attraction and Retention plan 

• Oversee membership renewal process and follow up with past due accounts  • Maintain and manage member account records in membership database (CRM system) • Execute and grow new member benefits and services 

• Manage and grow Ambassador Committee  

• Work with Vice President to assist in marketing and promoting members on social  media 

Business Support 

• Welcome new businesses to the neighborhood 

• Connect businesses with resources, programs, and other members

Sales and Advertising 

• Secure annual advertisers for e-newsletters and website to meet annual budgets • Secure annual LPCC sponsors at Chairman’s Club, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels • Fulfill sponsorship benefits through consistent communications  

Other 

• Assist in moderating industry roundtable and networking meetings 

• Attend all LPCC events and activities (includes some evenings and weekends) • Attend member events, grand openings, etc. (includes some evenings and weekends) • Coordinate other projects or activities as directed by the LPCC President 

Qualifications 

• Must have own transportation (required) 

• Bachelor’s degree (required) 

• Strong commitment to the mission of the LPCC and helping Lincoln Park businesses • Three or more years of work experience in sales, recruiting or membership • Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit organization (preferred) • Excellent customer service skills for working with various groups including business  members, community members, board, and staff 

• Experience with CRM systems, such as ChamberMaster, MemberZone, Salesforce, etc. • Knowledge of social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, a plus • Familiarity with small business landscape, Chicago neighborhoods, and city government  a plus 

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to effectively prioritize tasks 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Candidate must be organized, a self-starter, able to meet deadlines and work  independently to accomplish goals  

• Able to work in collaboration with a small, creative, entrepreneurial team • Understands cultivation and has an enthusiastic approach to projects and  responsibilities 

About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) 

The LPCC is a non-profit organization that supports and celebrates the Lincoln Park  neighborhood, helping to make it a thriving destination to live, work and play. Since 1947, the  LPCC has assisted businesses with gaining exposure, finding new customers, creating new  partnerships, and staying knowledgeable about issues and challenges affecting their business.  By offering resources, referrals, and community events, the LPCC is a useful tool and guide for  the entire Lincoln Park community. Learn more at lincolnparkchamber.com.

Marketing and Membership Coordinator - Old Town Merchants & Residents Association

Who: Old Town Merchants & Residents Association

What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood. Notable events organized by the Association include the Wells Street Art Festival, Live Well Week, A Night Out in Old Town and regular social events. OTMRA is recognized as a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and Sole Service Provider of SSA #48.

SSA Program Manager - Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (CLOSES 7/31)

Who: The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (WPBCC) is the business association for the Chicago communities of Wicker Park and Bucktown. We work to increase the economic development of our Members and encourage profitable relationships within the community. We work to promote our business members through a variety of efforts, including marketing initiatives, special events, networking opportunities, and sponsorship programs. WPBCC activities include technical assistance to businesses, networking events, member newsletter, marketing programs, promotional materials, community relations, and business attraction and retention. WPBCC is the Sole Service Provider for the WPB Special Service Area (SSA) #33, which funds numerous programs and services in the commercial districts of Wicker Park and Bucktown.

What: The SSA Program Manager is a key leader in the dynamic team at the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the SSA Program Manager supervises the operations of Special Service Area #33 programming and services to ensure all programs, services and committees are conducted and completed in an efficient and orderly manner, as well as, oversee office employees to maintain office standards and policies. The SSA Program manager is a full-time employee of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. Office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday, with some additional time required outside of normal business hours to assist with meetings, programs and events.
The core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Business Liaison Assistant - West Central Association (Chicago)

Who: West Central Association Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s growing membership works together to encourage a healthy business environment by providing a unified voice for our members, supporting thoughtful development, encouraging mutual support, and attracting new businesses, institutions, and residents to the area. WCACC is a City of Chicago Delegate Agency and sole service provider for Greektown Special Service Area #16.

What: The full-time Business Liaison Assistant​ will lead efforts to support a growing membership base and build a stronger sense of community. WCA is looking for a self-motivated, extremely collaborative and organized person with a desire to help businesses grow. The position reports to the Executive Director and supports the various committees that support their mission. WCA offers a flexible schedule and can include early evening work hours. Annual salary commensurate with experience. Specific responsibilities include:

Director, Communications & Public Affairs - Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago, IL

Position Summary:
The Communications Director reports to the VP of Communications and works collaboratively with Chicagoland Chamber/Chamber Foundation/Chamber PAC staff, the Board of Directors, members, and external stakeholders in setting and guiding the strategy for all communications, website and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate the mission and messaging of the organization. This position will facilitate the creation of best practices, strategies and execution plans for leveraging all communication platforms, including digital, social media, direct marketing and public relations.

Externally, this position will ensure that the Chamber is viewed as the primary source, disseminator and conduit of information within its diverse network and constituent base, including the Chicagoland business and civic community, media, and other interested parties, communicating public policy and advocacy efforts, education and though-leadership programs and other events, and sharing member news and success stories.

Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and maintain the overall marketing schedule and individual department communications work plans.

• Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as test the effectiveness of communications vehicles.
• Manage the content development, distribution and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to
• Marketing collateral: flyers, brochures, postcards, letters
• Website: landing pages, event pages, news items for Chamber and Foundation, including CBLN microsite
• E-marketing and Newsletters
• Manage info@ email address
• Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time, including but not limited to regular metrics based reports for senior management team
• Manage and collaborate with outside video production teams and photographers on Chamber videos and event photos
• Manage vendors to coordinate direct marketing projects and initiatives
• Utilize the Chamber’s communication platform for the following:
• Track email and website metrics
• Execute e-marketing campaigns
• Create and send post-event surveys
• Develop and maintain forms
• Manage email subscription center
• Upload and manage marketing lists
• Prepare press releases and media advisories – business, public policy/advocacy, thought leadership, civic leadership
• Develop and prepare targeted story pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor
• Cultivate medial relationships and manage media contacts– traditional (print & broadcast), online (digital and new media)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years communications experience, ideally in an “in-house” leadership role within a complex (number and variety of constituents) organization, and covering areas such as media/PR, website content, newsletter and members/sponsor/donor communications.
• Ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution channels is critical.
• Experience with Wordpress and other content management systems
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communications skills with ability to alternate between styles and tones
• Highly collaborative style, ability to work as a team member in a matrixed environment
• High energy, maturity and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and position communications discussion at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial, enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and peer non-profits.

About Chicagoland Chamber of CommerceServing as "The Voice of Business" since 1904, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is considered one of the most influential business associations in the nation and has created our region's most powerful network. The primary role of the Chamber is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America. The Chamber leads public policy and business growth initiatives and we create meaningful events and programs to inform, engage, and connect our members to each other and the community. Visit www.chicagolandchamber.org.

Director of Community Development -Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Director of Community DevelopmentLincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Chicago, IL

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce seeks a Director of Community Development to coordinate and oversee a variety of programs and projects; manage vendors; create and monitor budgets; and direct business district and economic development initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Special Service Areas

• Serve as the project director for the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Areas (SSA)
• Coordinate and lead meetings, prepare materials, reports, agendas, minutes, etc. for SSA commission
• Solicit contractor bids, negotiate contracts and manage vendors
• Draft, manage and monitor SSA budgets
• Complete all SSA paperwork and documentation required by the City's Department of Planning and Development
• Lead public way aesthetic improvement projects, corridor planning and façade rebate programs
• Oversee special events, promotions, marketing initiatives
• Maintain contact with property and business owners within SSA boundaries and implement outreach programs
• Work closely with volunteer SSA commission to execute annual work plan

Government Affairs and Economic Development

• Lead and manage business attraction initiatives throughout the neighborhood
• Collaborate with LPCC leadership on development and implementation of legislative agenda
• Work closely and build/maintain relationships with area neighborhood associations, elected officials, city departments, businesses and developers on zoning, policy and community relations issues
• Stay informed about local news, projects and developments affecting Lincoln Park

Other

• Attend all SSA events, activities and meetings
• Attend all LPCC events and activities
• Attend community and neighborhood association meetings as LPCC representative
• Coordinate other projects or activities as directed by the LPCC President
• Work as "team player" with other staff members to fulfill LPCC mission

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of work experience (required)
• Must have own transportation (required)
• Strong project management experience and community or economic development experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of urban planning and economic development (preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial statements and budgets
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Experience facilitating effective meetings
• Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and a quick learner of other software
• Occasional evenings/weekends required

About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1947, the LPCC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource, leader and advocate for the Lincoln Park business community while encouraging and supporting economic development in the area.

President - Tennessee Business Roundtable - Nashville, TN

President 
Tennessee Business Roundtable
Nashville, TN

Tennessee Business Roundtable (TBR) seeks a progressive, energetic mission-focused President. TBR, an organization of senior level business leaders, seeks to collaborate with state government and Tennessee’s business organizations to develop and implement policy supporting business and economic growth in Tennessee.

For more information please visit our website at: www.tbroundtable.org

Prime candidates should have progressively responsible business, chamber of commerce, or trade association leadership experience.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TBR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This search is being facilitated by the Center for Nonprofit Management on behalf of TBR.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, and a current resume to:
TBR Search Committee c/o Center for Nonprofit Management Email: Megan@cnm.org

Applicant screening begins March 30, 2016 and continues until the position is filled.

Candidates must have training and experience in public policy/advocacy, board management, communications, and business development/fundraising skills as well as proven operational and administrative skills. Must be a graduate of an accredited university with a Bachelor’s degree.

About Tennessee Business RoundtableSince 1986, the Center for Nonprofit Management has been a home to Middle Tennessee’s nonprofit leaders.Our mission is to create and sustain nonprofit excellence. Located in the historic Trolley Barns near downtown, we offer a place to relax, share triumphs and find solutions to problems. At CNM, nonprofit board members, executives and staff have the opportunity to learn how to enhance their services through our comprehensive calendar of skill-building workshops and our annual Bridge to Excellence conference. We also celebrate and recognize the enormous positive impact made by our nonprofit members through our annual Salute to Excellence awards dinner. At CNM we offer education workshops, training, networking opportunities, and a thriving consulting practice, including conducting executive searches.

Executive Director - Chicago, IL

Executive Director
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and Andersonville Development Corporation

Chicago, IL

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (“ACC”) and Andersonville Development Corporation (“ADC”) seek an entrepreneurial Executive Director with proven skills in management, neighborhood economic development, and relationship-building to lead our innovative organizations. Andersonville is a neighborhood within the City of Chicago with values grounded in support of locally owned, independent businesses and long-term environmental and economic sustainability.

ACC fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base. Key initiatives include events and promotions that drive traffic to businesses, business owner support, business attraction, commercial district planning, and advocacy.

ADC supports a vibrant and resilient Andersonville through innovation, education, and research. Key initiatives include eco-Andersonville community composting, commercial district recycling, place-making, and the Green Building Incentive program.

Position Title: Executive Director. Salaried, full time, exempt position

Reports to: Boards of Directors of ACC and ADC

Essential Functions: The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and Andersonville Development Corporation’s staff, programs, and execution of its mission. The Executive Director also oversees the operations of Andersonville Special Service Area #22.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Management
In partnership with the boards of directors, and through convening key stakeholders, develop and implement the strategic plan for Andersonville’s future.

Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.

Actively energize and engage the business and residential communities in support of a stronger neighborhood.

Connect with other innovative organizations, incorporating and sharing best practices.
Manage and support staff in all program areas and ensure that the programs support the organizations’ strategic goals.

Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, to effectively communicate to the boards, ACC members, and other constituents.

Manage the operations and administration of Andersonville Special Service Area #22.
Prepare budgets, manage and communicate financials.

Communications
Be the external face of the organizations.
Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups, organizations, and elected officials.

Advocacy
On behalf of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, advocate for local business-friendly public policy including property taxes, fair and clear business fees and licenses, incidental business taxes, zoning, subsidies

Human resources
Be responsible for the recruitment and employment of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
Lead, mentor, and inspire the organizations’ staff.
Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates top quality people.

Qualifications:
Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to Andersonville’s values around local business support, community engagement, and environmental sustainability. Other qualifications include:

At least 10 years’ experience in management, small business support, economic development, and community engagement.

Excellence in organizational management with the ability to lead staff; manage and develop high-performing teams; set and achieve strategic objectives; manage a budget; and provide financial oversight

Demonstrably excellent skills in:

• convening and facilitation within diverse constituencies
• organizational management
• providing staff mentorship
• budgeting and financial oversight
• building relationships with members, residents, and elected officials
• grant writing skills and fundraising

Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in project management, process development, and program evaluation
Advanced degree or relevant experience in Urban Planning, Community Development or related field

Application:
On or before January 31, 2016, send cover letter describing your interest, resume, three professional references, and salary range/requirements.

NO phone calls, please. For more information about the organizations, please visit www.andersonville.org

Due to our small team, we will be unable to send confirmation that we have received applications. Please assume that we have received your application. We thank you for your interest and will contact you if we would like further information.

NOTES:Additional Salary Information: Annual salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.