Executive Director, Lander Chamber of Commerce Lander Chamber of Commerce

Lander Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director

The Lander Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Executive Director to lead the organization’s membership growth, retention and overall operations. This position serves as the primary ambassador for the Chamber and for the vitality of the Lander business community.

The Executive Director is responsible for strategic leadership, sales and membership development, financial oversight, staff and volunteer management and execution of policies established by the Board of Directors. This role requires a proactive self-starter who excels at building relationships, leading teams and advancing the Chamber’s mission.

Leadership and Strategy

• Plan and execute a strategic membership sales and retention plan aligned with the Chamber’s mission and annual goals
• Serve as the chief executive of the organization, implementing policies and direction set by the Board of Directors
• Act as the primary liaison between the Board, staff, members and community stakeholders
• Provide regular reports to the Board on progress toward goals, financial performance and organizational activities

Membership Development and Sales

• Lead all internal and external membership sales efforts, with a strong focus on member retention
• Build and maintain a diverse membership base representative of the Lander market area
• Identify prospective members, conduct outreach and make outside sales calls to local businesses
• Develop and manage membership satisfaction and engagement programs

Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate to:
  • Identify the needs of prospective and existing members
  • Develop targeted messaging for different membership segments
  • Create and deploy marketing materials for membership sales and fundraising

Operations and Administration

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including administrative systems and office management
• Ensure accurate preparation of correspondence, reports, membership applications and proposals
• Maintain organized and accessible filing and record‑keeping systems for staff and board use
• Respond to inquiries regarding Chamber programs, community events, services, attractions and local resources

Financial and Organizational Management

• Oversee organizational finances, budgeting and financial reporting
• Deploy Chamber resources and personnel effectively to support strategic priorities
• Lead, motivate and manage staff, contractors and volunteers

Community Engagement

• Serve as a visible and trusted representative of the Chamber in the community
• Occasionally travel for training, state events and professional development

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a confident relationship-builder who:

• Communicates easily and builds trust with a wide range of stakeholders
• Works independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
• Enjoys strategic planning and follow‑through
• Is comfortable with sales conversations and relationship‑based outreach
• Handles conflict professionally and maintains composure in challenging situations
• Leads with empathy and adapts communication and leadership styles as needed
• Is relied upon by others for guidance, problem‑solving and execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Minimum of three years of business‑to‑business sales experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and collaborative partners
• Knowledge of the Wyoming business community strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Contact Ryan Preston, Lander Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman at  for more information and to apply.