Executive Director
Arcata Chamber of Commerce
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Job Description: Executive Director
Arcata Chamber of Commerce
Job Title: Chief Executive Office, Full-Time Position
Responsible to: The Board of Directors of the Arcata Chamber of
Commerce
Purpose: Under the general direction of the Board of Directors;
manage the operations of the Chamber of Commerce, accurately
complete and update administrative functions. The Executive
Director responsibilities includes accurate recording and billing of
Chamber members, communicating with Chamber members,
potential members, business owners and their employees, residents ,
city personnel, media, civic and church organizations. The Executive
Director is responsible for upholding the Chamber bylaws,
government regulations and policies established by the Board of
Directors. Effective communication is essential in promoting and
maintaining a positive relationship with everyone.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Executive Director serves as chief executive and administrative
officer of the Chamber and oversees all the functions of the office and
the organization. While the majority of the functions of the chamber
are carried out by the volunteer base, the Executive Director serves
as coordinator, advisor, and member advocate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Executive Director include, but are not
limited to the following tasks:
1) Coordination and implementation of activities of the
Chamber’s projects, committees and task forces:
Executive Director
Arcata Chamber of Commerce
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a) The Executive Director is responsible to oversee the
coordination of all existing operations of the Chamber which
includes but is not limited to: business promotions, monthly
membership newsletter, website maintenance, tourism
promotion, ambassador program, businesses forums;
b) Additionally, the Board of Directors holds a strategic planning
meeting annually to determine the goals of the organization for
the upcoming year and beyond The Executive Director will act
as the chief coordi