BACC Executive Director

Belgium Area Chamber; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic Executive Director to lead the Chamber on a part-time basis, reporting to the Chamber Board of Directors. The role focuses on promoting local business, coordinating events and communications, and strengthening partnerships in the Belgium area.

The Executive Director will guide strategy, oversee operations, and ensure growth of membership through outreach, promotions and program development. Nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• 1–3 years of chamber or related experience.
• Strong communications and public relations skills.
• Graphic design skills.
• Networking and public speaking comfort.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and operational performance for the Chamber.
• Develop promotional, educational, networking and grant opportunities for the Belgium area business community.
• Write and send regular communication to Chamber members and media.
• Represent the Chamber in local meetings and with partners.
• Promote members and events through social media, posts, shares and advertising.
• Coordinate activities through committees to meet goals and objectives.
• Maintain and update the Chamber website and graphics.

Skills

Positive demeanor

Public speaking

Networking

Graphic design

Communication

Computer savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media management

Website maintenance

Job description

NOW HIRING:
Executive Director of the Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce
(Part-time)

Active and growing Chamber of Commerce seeking an energetic cheerleader for our business community. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a dynamic group of people and organizations and make a difference in a beautiful Ozaukee County village.

Your job as Executive Director would be to provide leadership to the Chamber while being accountable and reporting to the Chamber Board of Directors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and operational performance for the Chamber.
• Devise and execute ways to support the Belgium area business community through promotional, educational, networking and grant opportunities.
• Write and send regular communication to Chamber membership & media.
• Represent the Chamber to promote Belgium and Chamber news at village board meeting and through the local partnerships.
• Promote Chamber members and their events as well as Chamber messaging and events through social media posts, shares, and advertising.
• Coordinate, promote and implement the many activities of the Chamber of Commerce through various committees in the pursuit of meeting the Chamber’s goals and objectives.
• Represent the Chamber and its membership in all interactions, requiring Executive presence in order to foster positive relationships.
• Maintain and update Chamber website
• Design graphics and advertising.
• Recruit and retain Chamber business members by consistently providing value to the membership and the business community at large.

Position Requirements

• Positive demeanor and can-do spirit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• At least one to three years of experience in a Chamber of Commerce or related position.
• Visionary- ability to strategically think to support Chamber goals.
• Strong communications and public relations skills
• Graphic design skills
• People person- must be comfortable with networking and public speaking
• Computer Savvy- knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products, social media, graphic design tools and website maintenance
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Position may require heavy lifting.

The preceding qualifications are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

The mission of the Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic and social development of the Village of Belgium and the surrounding area by encouraging the support of business, education, tourism, community participation and growth.