Chief Executive Officer

Eldoradocounty; Placerville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Professional Development

Memberships

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce in Placerville, CA seeks an energetic CEO to lead as chief executive, fundraiser, and spokesperson. You will drive revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and membership growth while shaping the region's business advocacy and community impact.

This role reports to the Board and manages staff, budgets, programs, and operations. The ideal candidate has executive leadership experience in nonprofits or economic development, strong communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Executive leadership experience in business, chamber management, nonprofits, associations, economic development, sales, public affairs, or related fields.
• Strong communication and public speaking abilities.
• Proven relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets and organizational operations.
• Demonstrated success growing revenue and developing partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chamber's strategic vision and operations.
• Serve as the primary advocate for the business community.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, elected officials, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Drive membership recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Lead fundraising, sponsorship development, and revenue-generation initiatives.
• Secure corporate partnerships and community investments.
• Manage staff, finances, programs, and organizational operations.
• Support and collaborate with the Board of Directors to achieve strategic objectives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 + Benefits + Performance Incentive Opportunity

The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce seeks an energetic, visionary, and results-oriented Chief Executive Officer to lead one of the region's most respected business organizations.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO serves as the organization's chief executive, chief fundraiser, public advocate, and principal spokesperson. This position offers a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys building relationships, generating revenue, advocating for business, and creating meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Chamber's strategic vision and operations.
• Serve as the primary advocate for the business community.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, elected officials, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Drive membership recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Lead fundraising, sponsorship development, and revenue-generation initiatives.
• Secure corporate partnerships and community investments.
• Manage staff, finances, programs, and organizational operations.
• Support and collaborate with the Board of Directors to achieve strategic objectives.

A major component of this position is revenue generation through:

• Corporate sponsorships
• Strategic partnerships
• Membership growth
• Event sponsorships
• Community investment programs

Candidates should demonstrate success in fundraising, business development, sponsorship sales, relationship management, membership growth, or revenue generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Executive leadership experience in business, chamber management, nonprofits, associations, economic development, sales, public affairs, or related fields.
• Strong communication and public speaking abilities.
• Proven relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets and organizational operations.
• Demonstrated success growing revenue and developing partnerships.

Base salary: $75,000-$85,000, depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits and performance-based incentive compensation.

The CEO will be eligible for additional compensation tied to:

• Membership growth and retention
• Achievement of Board-approved organizational goals

Exceptional performance may result in total compensation exceeding $100,000 annually.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Professional Development
• Chamber and Professional Association Memberships
• Mileage and Business Expense Reimbursement

The Chamber seeks an entrepreneurial leader who recognizes that fundraising, sponsorship development, and membership growth are essential components of organizational success. The CEO will have substantial opportunities to increase total compensation through successful revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and achievement of organizational growth objectives.

Join Us

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected organization, champion local business, and help shape the future of El Dorado County.