President/CEO

Position: President/CEO 

• A change-agent, a high-profile community leader, and the catalyst to supporting Hermosa's businesses. 
• Looked to for leading efforts and initiatives that support Hermosa's businesses and their employees, and contributing to their success and quality of life.
• Possess a genuine desire to help companies succeed and grow.
• Work with the board of directors focused on economic development and sustainability of the Chamber organization. 
• Poised to step up your game and engage businesses and employers who are ready to help make Hermosa an awesome place to work and live.
• Enhance the chamber's role in the community and deepen relationships with businesses, leaders, local government, and elected officials.
• Approachable for sharing ideas, concerns, and leading efforts to take those ideas to fruition.
• Humble and passionate for businesses' success, no matter who gets the credit.
• Self-Starter and Catalyst - You see a wide pallet of work and know how to distill what is most important, develop strategies and programs and deliver focused, measurable benefit to Hermosa businesses.
• A Servant Leader - You pursue positive change by supporting businesses and the community, and you see the connection between them.
• Organized and versed in planning and delivering events, programs and initiatives.
• You are adept at building relationships with external stakeholders, including area businesses, the Board of Directors, public partners, local associations, industry groups, and others.
• You are a convener and a collaborator with skills that assess needs, identify solutions, galvanize support, and deliver results.
• You access and use expertise on the chamber board for continued organizational improvement.

• Work with the Board of Directors to implement and maintain the mission, strategic plan, and financial direction. 
• Act as executive producer for Chamber signature events including Best of Hermosa Gala, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fiesta Hermosa, Locale 90254, and Hermosa for the Holidays.
• Recruit new members and retention of existing members by directing and participating with appropriate personnel to ensure adequate membership services. 
• Oversee and manage fiscal resources of the organization including preparation of the annual budget, working with the Executive Committee and for approval by the Board. 
• In collaboration with the chamber’s designated CPA and the Executive Committee, follow all financial policies in compliance with established laws. 
• Establish and cultivate relationships with city, county, state and federal governments and their elected officials or staff; represent the chamber at government or business meetings. 
• Communicate effectively with all government branches, business leaders, members, Chamber staff and Board of Directors. 
• Responsible for all marketing materials and collateral and special programs to increase membership or provide benefit to membership and local community at large. 
• Work collaboratively with the Board and Executive Committee and assist officers with input and guidance when needed. 
• Participate in chamber activities to promote and enhance the image and relationship for the chamber with all groups and parties in the community. 
• Coordinate the activities of the chamber staff, committees, and volunteers with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. This includes recruiting, staffing, educating, training, supervision and regular performance reviews. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business leadership.
• Experience in a chamber of commerce or related industry. 
• Working knowledge of the chamber of commerce industry including: principles, program administration, budget management, strategic planning and volunteer management. 
• Proven and strong leadership skills. 
• Demonstrated government advocacy skills. 
• Ability to develop and motivate teams to work in a collaborative environment achieving superior levels of performance. 
• Experience in supervisions with proven abilities to recruit, develop, empower and retain staff. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and relevant media experience. 
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance. 
• Results-oriented leader whose key objective is to build consensus and create beneficial and productive partnerships in multiple scenarios. 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others, across multiple socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Knowledge and understanding of economic development and political dynamics. 
• Ability to solicit, fundraise and secure sponsorship dollars from public and private sectors. 
• Ability and desire to productively receive feedback and to turn it into action.

• Office hours can vary but are generally Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Expect meetings outside of the office in the region 
• Expect some weekends for event management
• Expect some evenings for ribbon cuttings and networking