POSITION: Executive Director

DUTIES: The Executive Director acts as the managing director of the organization and is responsible for the overall direction of the organization in accordance with its vision and mission. This includes chamber programs, finances, resource development, human resources, member services, communications and board development. The Executive Director works under the general guidance of the Board of Directors.

• Support and advocate for local businesses through a wide range of tasks including membership management, event planning, marketing and communications, government relations, and community engagement.
• Oversee all aspects of the Chambers operations including strategic planning, yearly work planning, staff management, financial oversight, fundraising, and record keeping.
• Maintain and develop community events to bring people into the valley as an economic driver.
• Develop a toolbox for Gunnison businesses to project visitors in the Valley by working with TAPP and/or utilizing their data.
• Act as a liaison between businesses and municipalities, and county

REQUIREMENTS: * Chamber, non-profit or association-related experience. * Ability to work autonomously. * Special-event production, planning, budgeting, and marketing experience. * Leadership experience and office management in a team environment. * Possess skills in attracting and leading staff, volunteers, and board in performance based organizations. * Experience writing grant applications. * Experience in negotiations and interaction with government and group entities.

PREFERRED SKILLS: * Experience in budgeting, P&L management. QuickBooks experience. * Experience in CRM systems.

WAGE: $57,000.00 - $62,000.00/ yearly

BENEFITS: Health Benefits and paid time off

SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week * Flexible schedule * Weekends as needed

JOB SITE: Gunnison, CO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).