Posted 6/24/08
                                     Executive Director
                        Orange City Chamber of Commerce

The Orange City Chamber of Commerce in Orange City, Iowa is searching for an Executive Director to serve as chief operating officer, managing and overseeing the activities and operations in retail-community-membership development under the direction of the Board of Directors to aggressively promote economic growth through a new commercial, service, and retail recruitment plan and retention/expansion of existing businesses. This area will be a high priority

Requirements include:
- Bachelors degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Planning, Public Administration or related fields
- Minimum of three years management-level experience with another development organization or Chamber, either as a director of a smaller organization or as a department head of a larger one
- Experience working with boards or other governing bodies, committees, and volunteers
- Proficient writing abilities and strong presentation/technological skills
- Experience with assuming high public visibility and working with the media and the public
- Capability of becoming involved in the political process of the community and state
- A high degree of professionalism, flexibility and diplomacy

Compensation:  $50,000 to $60,000 per year
Education: College, University
For more information, visit us at www.orangecityiowa.com
Resumes can be sent to:
Van Bruggen & Vande Vegte, PC
Attn: Amy Kleinhesselink
Box 61
Orange City, IA 51041
or email resume to: occhamber@live.com

Posted 4/16/08
Executive Director -  Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce

The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance (Mount Pleasant Area Development Commission, Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Mount Pleasant) in Mount Pleasant, Iowa is searching for an Executive Director to serve as chief operating officer and to manage the day to day activities and the economic development efforts under the direction of both Boards of Directors. The Executive Director aggressively promotes economic growth for Mount Pleasant and Henry County through the support of existing businesses, the recruitment of new businesses and the development of quality of life amenities for the community and county.

Requirements include:
   --Bachelors degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, Public Administration or related field

   --Experience working with boards of directors or other governing bodies, committees, and volunteers

   --Strong writing abilities, strong presentation skills and strong technological skills

   --Experience with assuming high public visibility and working with the media and the public

   --Capability of becoming involved in the political process of the community and state

   --A high degree of professionalism, flexibility and diplomacy

Salary Range:  $50,000 to $60,000 per year
Application Deadline:  May 7, 2008
For more information, visit us at www.mountpleasantiowa.org

Resumes can be sent to:
Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance
Attn:  Executive VP Search Committee
124 South Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA  52641

or by email at laurie.hempen@cecobuildings.net

Posted 2/25/2008
            Executive Director

The community of Fort Dodge, IA is seeking an Executive Director to plan, organize, and direct the operation of the Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce so as to insure the necessary investment in terms of both manpower and money so that the Chamber may carry out its functions in the field of economic development, community betterment, public affairs, and organizational development; to serve as a membership representative selling and promoting membership, making retention calls to members, and collecting dues in order to strengthen the Chamber's membership base; to implement the Chamber's communications and public relations efforts to enhance its image; to assist the Board of Directors in improving the effectiveness of the Chamber. He/She must influence volunteer workers to cooperate in efforts toward goals which they have determined to be beneficial. He/She must know how to organize and motivate and be able to accomplish results in such a manner that the credit goes to others. The Executive Director is directly accountable to the Board of Directors.

Financial Responsibilities
Will prepare and present annual budget to the Board of Directors.
Will oversee the day-to-day control of expenditures.
Will provide the Board of Directors with monthly financial reports, and any other information they request.
Will collect accounts receivable.
Will code and approve bills and requests for payments.

Membership Responsibilities
Retain existing members.
Assist the Ambassadors in new member welcomes, ribbon cuttings, After Hours, and other activities.
Make regular visits to existing members to express appreciation and get feedback on the Chamber.
Implement comprehensive retention program that demonstrates the value of Chamber membership throughout the year.
Promote Chamber membership and member benefits whenever possible
Recruit new members.
Sell Chamber memberships.
Coordinate membership campaigns to be conducted by volunteers and/or the contract membership coordinator.
Direct recruitment activities throughout the year including personal contacts.
Coordinate new member welcome activities.
Collect past due membership accounts, make calls and visits as needed to collect past due memberships.

Communications and Public Relations
Assist the Program Director in writing the monthly newsletters, Friday Fax, Member to Member Fax, and prepare articles for local publications, when needed.
Schedule radio programs about the Chamber, as needed.
Develop effective ways to increase the Chamber's image, including regular news releases, membership directory, etc.
Maintain close contact with outside agencies and organizations including but not limited to, Mayor and City Council members, Board of Supervisors, Webster County Development, School Officials, Legislators, Members of Congress, leading business officials, etc.

Management of Chamber Programs, Events and Committees
Assist with developing the Business Plan for the Chamber, including evaluation of existing committees, events, and programs.
Work with assigned committee chairs, volunteers, and members to implement the Plan of Action (Ag Relations, Legislative Action, Membership, Transportation, Public Relations, Leadership).
Provide advice and assistance in developing specifics strategies.
Follow-up on all details by working with volunteers and/or support staff to carry out programs and projects.
Assist committee chairpersons and members to prepare for and plan meeting agenda, including making sure notices are sent and meeting arrangements are made.
Collect needed information for committee issues or projects.
Keep meeting minutes and committee records for assigned committees, when needed.
Coordinate committee chairs reports each year for the November Board meeting.
Coordinate Chamber events and activities as assigned annually.
Work with volunteers to plan.
Organize and follow-up on all details.
Do appropriate recognition of volunteers and staff upon completion.
Evaluate, with volunteers, once events are completed for improvements or changes.
Manage assigned committees, events and programs within the budget.
Is responsible for the oversight of all other committee operations.
Will conduct official correspondence and preserve all books, documents, and records.
Will deal with individual problems of Chamber members as they affect the organization or the community as a whole.
Serve as corporate secretary for the Board of Directors.

Supervision of Support Staff
Supervise support staff as shown on organizational chart, including training and development and conducting performance evaluations and leading staff meetings.
Responsible for hiring, setting salaries, taking disciplinary action, and termination decisions for all other personnel.

Professional Development
Executive Director is encouraged to participate in professional development activities, organizations, and training opportunities.

Responses should be e-mailed to director@fortdodgechamber.com or sent to:
Bob Singer
Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce
1406 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
515-955-5500

Posted 2/19/2008

PRESIDENT
GRINNELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Grinnell, Iowa

Position Description:  The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce (270+ members) is seeking an experienced person to serve as the President to lead the activities and events of the organization, and the Grinnell Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

Qualified candidates should have experience and knowledge in programs and efforts to obtain new retail business for a community as well as experience in leading Chamber of Commerce activities. This position is responsible for the coordination of the Chamber program of work, organizational structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers, supervision of Chamber staff, Chamber membership, development of non-dues income, and serve as the chair of the Convention and Visitors Bureau activities.

Qualifications:  A Bachelors Degree in a related field including marketing, business administration and/or a minimum of five years experience in chamber work is preferred. This person must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, be self-motivated, progressive thinking and innovative. This person must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills and be able to work closely with many different organizations within the community. Strong marketing and business management experiences, as well as skills to develop leads and bring in new retail businesses are preferred. Experience in preparing and operating within a budget is expected. Previous experience in retail recruitment is a definite plus. The organization has an annual operating budget of $200,000.

Community Information:  Grinnell is an east-central Iowa community of 8,000 year-round residents and 1300 college students. Grinnell offers unique cultural opportunities as well as excellent quality of life.  More community information is available at www.grinnellchamber.org.

Compensation:  $40,000+ commensurate with experience and a stipend for employee benefits.

Application Process:  Qualified candidates must send a letter of application and resume to:
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Search Committee
PO Box 538
Grinnell IA  50112
Or email larry@grinnellchamber.org
Deadline for applications is March 15, 2008

Posted 2/01/2008

President& Chief Executive Officer
MARSHALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Marshall, Minnesota
Web Site: www.Marshall-mn.org

Position: President & CEO
Salary: $65,000 + Bonus
Benefits: Negotiable
Relocation Allowance: to be determined
Population: City of Marshall:               3,000
                  Lyon County:                 25,000
                  Regional Market Area:   100,000 

The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a creative, professional community leader who possesses strong marketing and sales skills, and extraordinary communication and political skill. The successful candidate will be able to move effortlessly between, and lead diverse groups and constituencies. Strong acumen in budget preparation and discipline, fundraising, and project management is required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and building an organization that possesses the ability to inspire existing economic development efforts, and build successful workforce recruitment programs. Experience in the area of tourism development is desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work closely with local, state and federal bureaucrats, elected officials, and business and community leaders.

Deadline: February 22, 2008

Contact: Each submittal will be acknowledged immediately. Resumes can be delivered to the MACC Search Committee by:

E-mail:          MACCSearch@yahoo.com
Facsimile:     (507) 537-0617
USPO:          MACC Search Committee
                      PO Box 252
                      MarshallMN56258

 No phone calls, please