PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Greater Pasco; Florida; On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Bonus structure

Job summary

Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Pasco County, Florida, seeks a dynamic President & CEO to lead GPCC, oversee daily operations, and work with the Board to advance the chamber’s mission.

The role requires a proven leader, ability to build partnerships, grow membership, manage budgets, and represent the Chamber across Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region. This is a full-time, exempt position with compensation around $90,000 and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Economic Development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible professional leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of senior management or executive leadership experience, including staff, budgets, operations, and organizational performance.
• Proven success developing relationships with business and community leaders.
• Experience budgeting, revenue development, sponsorships, fundraising, membership development, or similar activities.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors.
• Flexibility to attend Chamber and community events outside traditional business hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the daily operations of the Greater Pasco Chamber.
• Work closely with the Board Chair and Board of Directors to implement the Chamber's strategic plan and annual business plan.
• Serve as a highly visible representative of GPCC throughout Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region.
• Build strong relationships with Chamber members, businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, and other regional partners.
• Develop strategies to grow Chamber membership while increasing member engagement and retention.
• Ensure Chamber programs, events, networking opportunities, and initiatives provide meaningful value to members.
• Identify and develop new sponsorships, partnerships, programs, and revenue opportunities.
• Oversee the Chamber's annual budget and maintain strong financial accountability.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate Chamber staff.
• Oversee external communications and serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Represent Board-approved business community priorities with appropriate local and regional stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities and challenges affecting Chamber members and the Greater Pasco business community.
• Promote a collaborative, professional, innovative, and member-focused organizational culture.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Job description

Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Location: Pasco County, Florida
Position: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Salary: $90,000 annually
Benefits: Four weeks of paid time off and paid holidays, with the option to offer a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and/or bonus structure based on the final candidate and their needs.

Lead. Connect. Grow.

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven executive to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about strengthening the business community, building meaningful partnerships, growing Chamber membership, and helping shape the future of one of Florida's growing communities.
The President/CEO serves as the chief executive officer of GPCC and works closely with the Board of Directors to advance the Chamber's mission, strategic priorities, and value to its members. We are looking for more than an administrator. We are seeking a visible community leader, relationship builder, strategic thinker, and business advocate who can continue to grow the Chamber's impact throughout Greater Pasco.

What You'll Do

The President/CEO will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the daily operations of the Greater Pasco Chamber.
• Work closely with the Board Chair and Board of Directors to implement the Chamber's strategic plan and annual business plan.
• Serve as a highly visible representative of GPCC throughout Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region.
• Build strong relationships with Chamber members, businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, and other regional partners.
• Develop strategies to grow Chamber membership while increasing member engagement and retention.
• Ensure Chamber programs, events, networking opportunities, and initiatives provide meaningful value to members.
• Identify and develop new sponsorships, partnerships, programs, and revenue opportunities.
• Oversee the Chamber's annual budget and maintain strong financial accountability.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate Chamber staff.
• Oversee external communications and serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Represent Board-approved business community priorities with appropriate local and regional stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities and challenges affecting Chamber members and the Greater Pasco business community.
• Promote a collaborative, professional, innovative, and member-focused organizational culture.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader who enjoys connecting people, developing partnerships, and being actively involved in the community.

Candidates should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Economic Development, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional leadership experience.
• At least 3–5 years of senior management or executive leadership experience, including responsibility for staff, budgets, operations, and organizational performance.
• Demonstrated success developing relationships with business and community leaders.
• Experience with budgeting, revenue development, sponsorships, fundraising, membership development, business development, or similar activities.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors.
• The flexibility to attend Chamber and community events outside traditional business hours when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Previous leadership experience with a chamber of commerce, membership association, economic development organization, nonprofit organization, or similar community-based organization.
• A master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• IOM, CCE, CAE, or another relevant professional credential.
• Knowledge of Pasco County and the greater Tampa Bay business community.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $90,000.

The successful candidate will receive four weeks of paid time off and paid holidays. A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and/or bonus structure may also be offered, depending on the final candidate and the compensation package that best meets their needs. Any bonus structure will be established in partnership with the Board of Directors.

Why Greater Pasco?

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce brings together businesses, community leaders, and organizations with a shared interest in building a strong and vibrant business community.

The next President/CEO will have an opportunity to build upon that foundation while developing new relationships, expanding membership, strengthening programs and partnerships, and positioning the Chamber for its next chapter of growth.

If you are a collaborative leader who believes in the power of relationships, community, and business working together, we encourage you to apply.

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Location: Pasco County, Florida
Position: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Salary: $90,000 annually
Benefits: Four weeks of paid time off and paid holidays, with the option to offer a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and/or bonus structure based on the final candidate and their needs.

Lead. Connect. Grow.

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven executive to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about strengthening the business community, building meaningful partnerships, growing Chamber membership, and helping shape the future of one of Florida's growing communities.
The President/CEO serves as the chief executive officer of GPCC and works closely with the Board of Directors to advance the Chamber's mission, strategic priorities, and value to its members. We are looking for more than an administrator. We are seeking a visible community leader, relationship builder, strategic thinker, and business advocate who can continue to grow the Chamber's impact throughout Greater Pasco.