Executive Director

The Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce (CNHCC) Executive Director works together with the Board of Directors and part-time staff to oversee CNHCC operations and implement its strategic and organizational goals. In this part-time position, the Executive Director serves to engage the Board and membership in the Chamber’s vision and priorities, while fostering positive relationships within the community.

The Executive Director oversees the Chamber’s daily operations, which includes, but is not limited to, membership recruitment and retention, sponsor ships, program development, marketing and communications, and financial management. The Executive Director works with and supports the Board of Directors to define organizational priorities, builds and develops teamwork among Board Members and volunteers, and ensures accountability among all parties.

Reports to:

The CNHCC Board of Directors

• Demonstrated commitment to personal learning and ongoing professional development

• Prior chamber, economic development, marketing, and/or public relations experience is preferable, but not required.
• A history of community service and/or volunteer experiences.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Experience with the business sector; small business sector experience preferred.

The Executive Director is compensated as a non or other benefits. The position is part-time, and the Executive Director is authorized to work up to 15 hours per week. Hours worked per week may fluctuate and can include evenings and weekends, as needed. The wage range for this position is $20.00 – $30.00 per hour.

• Provide leadership in developing organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and carry out plans and policies as authorized by the Board.
• Supervision Chamber employees and contractors.
• Ensure that Chamber policy is kept up-to-date and implemented. Operate the Chamber in accordance with the Bylaws, existing procedures, state law, and federal laws as a 501(c)(6) organization.
• Develop and implement an annual work plan to advance the Chamber’s mission, including event goals and dates, membership targets, communications calendar, and annual budget.
• Under the oversight of the Treasurer, record transactions, issue invoices, reconcile accounts, and maintain financial records using Quickbooks Online.
• In partnership with the Administrative Team, maintain member data databases.
• Prepare financial guidelines for Chamber events and monitor budgetary performance to ensure event goals are met.

• Build and maintain strong relationships and communications with the Board of Directors. Provide necessary leadership to garner full engagement of board members.
• Assist the Board of Directors in maintaining and promoting the mission and achieving goals and objectives.
• Meet regularly with the President and Administrative Team to keep them fully informed about important factors affecting the organization.
• Work with the President to ensure effective and efficient Board structure and operation.
• Involve each Board member at an optimum level. Stimulate or guide each Board Member so they may reach their highest potential.
• Communicate regularly with all Board Members.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new Board Members.
• Plan and organize committee and Board meetings; coordinate plans and agendas. Provide a written report at Board Meetings.

• Recruit new members and pursue retention of current members.
• Solicit feedback and input from current members, handle membership concerns, and foster member involvement in committees and events.
• Provide the Board of Directors with leadership in membership development and retention strategy.

• Present event opportunities to the Board of Directors.
• Oversee all event preparations, using both staff and volunteers to carry out event objectives.
• Provide event management, guidance and direction, follow-up, and analysis to encourage continued improvement, including arranging for and working with guest speakers, selecting event sites, working with…