Executive Director

* This is a job posting for the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce*

BULLITT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Executive Director Job Description

Position Title
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Executive Director

Classification
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Management / Executive

Reports To
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Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, with the Board President serving as the primary liaison

Position Summary
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The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce and is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the organization.

Working within the strategic direction and policies established by the Board of Directors, the Executive Director leads the Chamber’s staff, operations, finances, membership strategy, revenue development, programs, advocacy, communications, and community partnerships.

The Executive Director serves as the Chamber’s principal spokesperson and represents the organization with members, business leaders, elected officials, governmental agencies, educational institutions, economic-development organizations, community partners, media, and other stakeholders.

The position requires strategic leadership, sound business judgment, strong relationship-building skills, financial and operational management, and the ability to translate organizational priorities into measurable results.

• Provide overall leadership and management of Chamber operations, programs, personnel, and resources.
• Develop and implement annual organizational priorities, goals, work plans, and performance measures aligned with Board-approved strategic direction.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, evaluate, and retain professional staff.
• Foster a positive, accountable, collaborative, and service-oriented organizational culture.
• Ensure appropriate administrative, human-resource, technology, financial, and operational systems are maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, member value, and long-term sustainability.

• Lead strategies to retain existing members and achieve sustainable membership growth.
• Develop strong relationships with current and prospective members, including major employers, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners.
• Regularly assess member needs and ensure Chamber programs and services provide meaningful value.
• Promote member participation in Chamber events, programs, committees, advocacy efforts, and leadership opportunities.
• Ensure effective member communications and customer service.

• Develop and administer the Chamber’s annual operating and capital budgets for Board approval.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, cash flow, financial trends, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and appropriate internal controls.
• Develop sustainable revenue through membership, sponsor ships, partnerships, events, grants, and other appropriate sources.
• Personally cultivate significant membership, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities.
• Provide the Board with regular financial analysis, projections, and recommendations.

• Serve as the Chamber’s principal spokesperson and ambassador.
• Maintain professional and nonpartisan relationships with elected officials, governmental leaders, business leaders, education partners, economic-development organizations, and other community stakeholders.
• Monitor and communicate legislative, regulatory, economic-development, workforce, and other issues affecting Chamber members.
• Advocate for Board-approved positions and the interests of the Bullitt County business community.
• Represent the Chamber at…