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Executive Director, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, IL

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to work with the Board of Directors to implement our mission to create and support a thriving business environment, contributing to a vibrant Edgewater community. The Executive Director reports to the ten-member Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.


Essential Duties + Responsibilities

We are seeking an executive to provide leadership, vision, and day-to-day oversight of the organization.


Management and Administration

  • Manage and support a team of full-time, part-time, contract, and seasonal employees

  • Support the Chamber Board of Directors, the Edgewater Economic Development and Planning Committee, and SSA #26 Commission

  • Maintain contracts for the Chamber, Edgewater Development Corporation and SSA #26, ensuring regulatory and legal compliance

  • Develop annual work plan and budget for the Chamber, Edgewater Development Corporation, and SSA #26

Communications

  • See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and important factors influencing it

  • Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs, and goals

  • Foster solid working relationships with community leaders, elected officials, and organizations to further the Chamber’s goals

  • Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public

  • Promote the neighborhood and the small business community

  • Serve as organizational spokesperson and positively represent the organization and the Edgewater small business community

Small Business Support + Advocacy

  • Serve as the voice of local, small businesses and advocate for their best

  • interests

  • Provide relevant and timely information and resources to businesses

  • Support existing businesses and attract new businesses to Edgewater

  • Maintain productive relationships with commercial property owners Finance

  • Identify and seek diverse funding sources to ensure the ability of the Chamber to carry out its mission

  • Develop the annual budget for the Chamber, Edgewater Development Corporation, and SSA #26

  • Manage the day-to-day finances of the organization

  • Produce events throughout the year

  • Manage the programs of the Chamber, Edgewater Development Corporation, and SSA #26

  • Recruit members and support existing members

Qualifications

  • Strong commitment to the Edgewater small business community

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of experience supervising staff and managing a board or committee

  • Demonstrated experience in community and economic development

  • Proven track record of building consensus among diverse stakeholders and constituencies

Competencies

  • Non-profit management

  • Fundraising

  • Strategic Planning

  • Event Production

  • Ability to manage diverse interests

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities effectively

  • Effective communication in a variety of mediums to convey information to

  • influence stakeholders

Work Environment + Benefits

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce provides a supportive and flexible work environment. The position receives a salary, three (3) weeks’ vacation, 10 paid holidays, a health insurance stipend, and 3% IRA matching contributions.

To Apply:

Email a cover letter, a resume, three (3) professional references, and a one-page writing sample that describes your vision for the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce under your leadership with the subject line “Edgewater ED Position” to katrina@edgewater.org. No calls, please.


The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is an equal-opportunity employer.

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