President/CEO Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce

Job Description
The president is the chief executive officer of the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber), a non-profit organization, serving the five counties surrounding Lake Gaston – Brunswick & Mecklenburg, VA and Halifax, Northampton & Warren, NC – with the Chamber office located on the NC side of Lake Gaston (Warren County).  The president reports to the board of directors and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.  This is a full-time senior staff position.

The mission of the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce is to connect and serve the businesses and communities around the Lake Gaston region. In so doing, the Chamber serves as a marketing arm for businesses and organizations, supports shopping local for goods/services, promotes the Lake Gaston region, and offers one voice for common issues with government.

Primary Responsibilities
Promote the Chamber throughout the region with the objective to increase membership, sponsorship and community support.

Develop and oversee membership programs that provide membership engagement, retention and growth.

Promote participation in all areas of the organization’s work.

Serve as Operations Manager for the Lake Gaston Foundation, the charitable extension of the Chamber.

Serve as the Chamber representative on the Warren County Tourism Development Authority.

Work with Chamber staff to maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and the bylaws and of the organization.

Manage the finances of the Chamber, involving the preparation of an annual budget and long-range forecast of financial need.

Coordinate, attend and participate in board, executive committee, and other committee meetings.

Coordinate and plan Chamber events and fundraisers.

Supervise, direct and manage the Chamber staff.

Develop plans and implement strategies for marketing and communication.

Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals via social media platforms, newsletters, local media resources, etc.

Ensure regular and professional communication to the membership.

Maintain sound working relationships with the Board of Directors, committees, membership, government officials at all levels, media, business owners, other organization leaders, and the public.

Work with staff to maintain lease agreements with in-house tenants.

Assist those interested in starting or relocating businesses to the Lake Gaston region.

Work with staff to maintain Visitors Center.

Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university (preferred) and/or equivalent experience in marketing, management, business, and communications.

General knowledge of the Lake Gaston region, preferred.

North Carolina Notary Public, or willing to obtain Notary Public within 90 days of employment.

Ability to demonstrate a sense of vision for the mission of the Chamber.

Event planning and fundraising (including grant writing) experience preferred.

General knowledge of non-profit compliance, preferred.

Strong working knowledge of organizational management and fundamental applications involving planning, analyses, marketing and information technology.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Demonstrated experience in marketing and communications to include print media, press releases, social media and developing marketing materials and brochures.

Organizational skills, including planning, decision-making, execution, and evaluation.

Energetic self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to take the initiative while working in a team environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated computer skills, including Word, Excel, database management, publishing software, internet and email. Quickbooks experience, preferred.

Bondable, background check and references required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and background.

Some travel and use of personal vehicle required.  Travel during work day is compensated at IRS mileage rate.  After-hours work required, including some weekends.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to:
Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce
2357 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC 27850
Attn:  Hiring Committee or email to info@lakegastonchamber.com with subject line: Hiring Committee.

The Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.  The Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.