Details
Posted: 13-Jun-22
Location: Thomaston, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: 48K to 60K
Salary Details:
Dependent on Experience. This position is not currently offering health insurance benefits.
The Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic, value-driven leader to serve as President/CEO and continue the organization’s path of success and relevance in our community and with our members.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by electronically submitting the following:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume to include work history, education, and any certifications you may have
- List of references to include names and contact numbers
Who we are:
- A strong organization of over 300 members dedicated to Growing Business and the Upson County Community
- A Community Partner which works with other Community Leaders and organizations to support the economic prosperity of our area by Uniting, Promoting and Enhancing Upson County
- The Thomaston-Upson Chamber is not a City/County Government Entity. This organization is a 501c6 that is funded by membership and fundraising events.
What our Board, Members, Staff, and Community have come to expect:
- Top notch business programs, classes, and resources
- A legacy of exceptional large-scale community events
- Open collaboration with community partners to meet goals
- A responsive team which listens to stakeholder needs
- Progressive leadership always looking for opportunities for improvement
What are we asking of the President?
- Oversee day-to-day operations of organization
- Ability to quickly build rapport and trust with stakeholders
- Effective representative and advocate for business and community
- Demonstrated ability of working with and leading a team toward mutual goals
- Strong organizational skills; high sense of urgency; and ability to successfully multi-task
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Identify and create opportunities to grow membership
- Support business community through innovative ideas and practices
- Develop yearly budget with Board and steps to meet or exceed budget metrics
- Prepare agenda and supporting documents for Board and Executive Board meetings
- Develop goals and objectives with Board Members for yearly program of work
- Develop goals and agenda for Committees and Events managed by position
- Serve as spokesperson/face of the Chamber
- Identify and develop revenue generation opportunities for programs and events
- Manage staff and volunteer Chamber Board
- Manage the Hotel/Motel Tax Funding as the Visitor Information Center to promote tourism for Thomaston-Upson County
- Oversee all social media accounts for the Chamber by positively promoting the organization, members, and community
- Send out weekly emails to Chamber members promoting upcoming events
- Maintain and help manage the Chamber of Commerce webpage
- Plan and Implement Chamber events
- Also manage 501c3 Keep Shining Foundation
What are the basic qualifications?
PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED
- Three (3) or more years of successful leadership experience with a Chamber of Commerce is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or previous leadership of a non-profit organization, business, communications, or public relations firm will be considered.
REQUIRED
- Proven success with public relations, marketing, media relations and fundraising
- Competency with social media and Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Self-starter with high level of initiative
- Innovative and detail focused
- Knowledge of economic development principles and branding concepts
- Must live or be willing to relocate to Upson County within six (6) months of job acceptance
What it’s like to work for the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce:
- We make great things happen in Upson County for business, visitors, and residents
- Our guiding values are responsibility, integrity, respect, empowerment, success, and fun
- We foster a culture of transparency, accountability, diplomacy, and trust to implement a very robust yearly program of work
- We provide a challenging and supportive work environment encouraging creativity and growth
- We take great pride in being accessible, friendly, and genuine in our efforts to help our members and community realize economic growth and prosperity
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary is based on experience. Salary Range is $48,000-$60,000
- Vacation after six (6) months of continuous service
- 12 Paid Holidays, including your Birthday!
- Five (5) Sick Days a year that can be “banked” up to 30 days
- Retirement Savings Plan
The Thomaston-Upson Chamber is NOT City or County funded and we do not provide health insurance.
Submissions Due
- Submissions will be accepted until 3 pm on June 24, 2022
Please no phone calls. We are accepting candidates ONLY through Indeed.com – please visit Indeed and search for Thomaston-Upson Chamber in Georgia to find our online listing.
