The Port Townsend Chamber Seeks a New Executive Director

Title: Executive Director
Organization: Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce
Location: Port Townsend, WA
Salary: Fair market rate, considering qualifications
Benefits: Health Plan and Paid Vacation

Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) executes the mission of the Chamber in order to achieve the Chamber's vision -- under the direction of the Chamber Board.  The ED is responsive to the changing needs of the community while promoting vibrant local economic and business climates to enhance the quality of life for all.  The ED promotes Chamber membership, manages and influences staff and volunteers, leads and implements the annual Business Planning Process, and manages the budget.  The ED is a strong community leader who represents the Chamber in daily business matters and upholds the Chamber's image.  The ED helps develop the Chamber's direction for the future and represents the Chamber to the community at large, while building effective relationships with government, organizations, businesses, and agencies.

To be considered for this position, candidates will document the following attributes:

Capabilities
Community and business visioning and planning
Public speaking
Written and verbal communication
Works well with others despite divergent allegiances, opinions, viewpoints, and agendas
Initiates and maintains relationships with business, civic, city, and county organizations

Skills
Multi-tasking -- works efficiently despite interruptions and schedule changes
Basic computer literacy with PC-type systems, Mac literacy a plus
Intermediate level usage of MS Office Suite applications
MS Project a plus
Basic literacy with internet searching and navigation

Knowledge
Organizational budgeting
Fundraising
Economic and community development

Traits
Works well under pressure
Non-judgmental, open-minded, fair and even-handed in dealing with others
A good listener

Attitudes
Accepts and welcomes diversity in people

Preferences
Flexible work week includes some weekend and evening coverage

Employment
Demonstrates substantial relevant past engagements

Desirable Experience
Chamber of Commerce management or similar
Project management
Marketing and public relations
Organizational communications
Entrepreneurial ventures
Human resources

Education
BS or BA degree a plus

The Executive Director is empowered within Chamber bylaws as follows:
Expends budgeted funds per established policies and accepted business practices.
Manages subordinates, both paid and volunteer -- hires, sets compensation, establishes terms of employment, directs activities, evaluates, terminates. Executes Board-approved contracts.
Represents the Chamber to the public.

The Executive Director's responsibilities may include:
OVERSIGHT
Chamber and Visitor Information Center
Volunteers and the volunteer program
Policies and procedures

FINANCIAL
Position reports to the Board
Revenue programs
Expense accumulation and reporting
Time sheets

MEMBERSHIP
Recruitment and programs
Visitations
Marketing
Economic development

CHAMBER BOARD
Attends meetings
Appointment recommendation criteria
Annual long term planning process
Agendas and back grounding
Monthly reports with recommendations
Staff support to committees
Advisement on committees
Assists filling vacancies
Annual retreat production

COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT
Spokesperson and liaison
Represent the Chamber at events and meetings
Business development per Board direction

The Executive Director's performance may be measured by:
Attainment of assigned goals and objectives
Financial accountability and management
Membership growth

Application Process
Submit resume and cover letter, and include salary requirements and salary history (required), by USPS mail, by July 4th, 2008, to:

Ryan Anderson,
American Marine Bank,
PO Box 1789,
Port Townsend WA, 98368. 

Email submissions are acceptable, but only as MS Word file format documents sent as email attachments.  Send email application materials to: RyanA@americanmarinebank.com.  All electronic documents must be in MS Word file format.

Timetable
Interviews and follow-ups are scheduled during July.  Projected start date is early August.

Download a PDF version of this document here.

The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by all state and national laws that are the basis for EEO policy.

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