Executive Director

Huff Consulting; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville County Chamber of Commerce in Oxford, NC is seeking an Executive Director to lead community initiatives, promote a healthy economy, and advocate for local business interests.

The role requires strategic planning, financial oversight, and strong collaboration with elected officials, members, and partners. Evening and weekend events are expected, with local and regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in chambers of commerce, nonprofits, economic development, or business management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Sales Leadership — Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with members, prospective members, business leaders, elected officials, sponsors, and community partners; identify opportunities to grow membership, sponsorships, and program participation.
• Strategic Planning — Develop and execute long-term organizational strategies aligned with the Chamber's mission and community needs.
• Board Collaboration — Work closely with the Board of Directors to set priorities, report progress, and ensure effective community relations.
• Community Representation — Serve as the Chamber's primary spokesperson at public events, government meetings, and regional development discussions.
• Member Recruitment — Expand Chamber membership through outreach, relationship building, and return on investment programming.
• Member Services — Deliver high-quality support, resources, and visibility opportunities for Chamber members.
• Program Development — Create and manage networking events, educational workshops, business expos, and ribbon cuttings.
• Business Advocacy — Promote policies and initiatives that support local business growth and workforce development.
• Partnership Building — Collaborate with city/county officials, economic development organizations, and community groups to advance local projects.
• Community Revitalization — Support downtown development, small business expansion, and local entrepreneurship.
• Financial Management — Oversee budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Staff Leadership — Supervise Chamber staff, interns, and volunteers; foster a positive, productive work environment free of harassment of any type.
• Office Management — Ensure efficient daily operations, technology systems, and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Communication

Confidentiality

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Public-speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field

Job description

Executive Director – Granville County Chamber of Commerce, Oxford, NC

Position Overview

The Executive Director is a visible community leader who promotes a healthy economy with good business conditions, supports good government, improves community relations and markets services and programs for Granville County Chamber members.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Sales Leadership — Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with members, prospective members, business leaders, elected officials, sponsors, and community partners; identify opportunities to grow membership, sponsorships, and program participation.
• Strategic Planning — Develop and execute long-term organizational strategies aligned with the Chamber's mission and community needs.
• Board Collaboration — Work closely with the Board of Directors to set priorities, report progress, and ensure effective community relations.
• Community Representation — Serve as the Chamber's primary spokesperson at public events, business openings, government meetings, and regional development discussions.
• Member Recruitment — Expand Chamber membership through outreach, relationship building, and return on investment programming.
• Member Services — Deliver high-quality support, resources, and visibility opportunities for Chamber members.
• Program Development — Create and manage networking events, educational workshops, business expos, and ribbon cuttings.
• Business Advocacy — Promote policies and initiatives that support local business growth and workforce development.
• Partnership Building — Collaborate with city/county officials, economic development organizations, and community groups to advance local projects.
• Community Revitalization — Support downtown development, small business expansion, and local entrepreneurship.
• Financial Management — Oversee budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Staff Leadership — Supervise Chamber staff, interns, and volunteers; foster a positive, productive work environment free of harassment of any type.
• Office Management — Ensure efficient daily operations, technology systems, and customer service.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in chambers of commerce, nonprofits, economic development, or business management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and financial management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
• Knowledge of Granville County business and government presence.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Standard business hours with evening and weekend events, as required.
• Local travel within Granville County and occasional regional travel for conferences, training, or partner meetings.
• Reports to the Executive Board of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.