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.