President & CEO: Strategy, Growth & Advocacy

Child & Family Service; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Owasso Chamber of Commerce seeks a President/CEO to lead strategy, operations, and business community engagement. Reporting to the Board and working with the Board Chair, Executive Committee, this role leads staff, grows revenue, strengthens member value, and advances economic development and advocacy.

Responsibilities include implementing the strategic plan, growing sponsorships, overseeing budgets and events, and representing the Chamber with public officials while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least five years of experience in chamber management, economic development, association or nonprofit leadership, or a related field, including staff supervision and budget responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in revenue development, strategic planning, and relationship management; strong financial judgment, communication, public speaking, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with a volunteer Board, lead a small team, manage competing priorities, and use membership databases and business software.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Chamber's strategic plan and Board policies; develop annual goals and work plans, report results, and support Board and committee leadership.
• Lead membership recruitment, retention, and engagement; secure and renew investor commitments and sponsorships; oversee member service and investor benefits.
• Grow revenue through membership, investment packages, events, and advertising; manage budget, cash flow, controls, reporting, and audits.
• Lead economic development through Onward Owasso, supporting business retention, expansion, and recruitment; advance Workforce Owasso and small business support.
• Lead Advocate Owasso, build relationships with public officials, and represent policy positions; oversee advocacy programs and nonpartisan approach.
• Oversee Chamber events, Leadership Owasso, and the Ambassador program; evaluate programs for value and financial performance.
• Serve as spokesperson and build partnerships; oversee marketing, communications, website, directory, and media relations.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, develop staff; manage contractors, facilities, technology, and membership systems within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Public Speaking

Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Financial Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GrowthZone

Membership databases

Job description

The Owasso Chamber of Commerce seeks a President/CEO to lead strategy, operations, and business community engagement. Reporting to the Board and working with the Board Chair, Executive Committee, this role leads staff, grows revenue, strengthens member value, and advances economic development and advocacy.

Responsibilities include implementing the strategic plan, growing sponsorships, overseeing budgets and events, and representing the Chamber with public officials while maintaining a