An enthusiastic individual is being sought to take on the role of Executive Director for the Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a strategic business plan, membership growth and retention as well as managing the projects and resources of KLCC. This position will be a contract position working with and reporting to our Board of volunteer Directors.
Specific Duties:
- Assisting businesses directly with current needs and networking.
- Actively increasing and working with memberships including website management.
- Marketing – manage and distribute materials and resources, social media promotions.
- Correspondence, phone calls, newsletter.
- Governance – financial monthly reports, managing invoices and business planning.
- Meeting planning and organization, including location, agenda.
- Attendingmeetings via Zoom and in person to represent the Chamber, networking with regional organizations and other stakeholders, such as other Chambers of Commerce, the Economic Development Commission, Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, International Selkirk Loop, Community Futures, Economic Action Partnership, Columbia Basin Trust and Regional District of Central Kootenay.
- Fund raising – coordinate opportunities to avail the business community of grants that will promote/assist with economic and environmental sustainability as well as pandemic recovery.
Qualifications:
- minimum 2 years post-secondary education, preferably a related field, or equivalent experience.
- vaccination will be required to attend/organize meetings in person
- excellent organizational and time management skills working independently and as part of a team.
- excellent verbal and written skills.
- strong skills in diplomacy and public communications.
- strong knowledge and proficiency with computers including financial reporting procedures, spreadsheets, written documents and website management.
- significant experience in project management and/or community development.
- an understanding of Chamber of Commerce functions an asset.
- should be a confident, self-motivated professional, able to follow tasks through to completion and demonstrate accountability.
Location: East Shore of Kootenay Lake, Area A – some travel within the region will be required.
Compensation: 20 hours/week, flex time,competitive wage. Contract based on qualifications and experience
Submit applications to: info@kootenaylake.bc.ca by February 12th
Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce, Box 120, Crawford Bay V0B 1E0