Ascension Chamber of Commerce

President / Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Board of Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Ascension Chamber of Commerce is seeking a proven innovative leader with a passion for building on its successes and leveraging all its assets in pursuit of a higher quality of life to live, work, and play in the local community and region.

About the Ascension Chamber of Commerce:

The Ascension Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, promoting community development, and enhancing the overall quality of life in Ascension Parish and the surrounding region. The Ascension Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with any governmental agency and is committed to serving our diverse membership and driving growth and prosperity in the community we serve.

Summary of the position:

The CEO leads the Ascension Chamber of Commerce, The CEO sets the strategic direction of the Chamber and is responsible for a full range of activities including, but not limited to, overseeing:

  • Financial stability and fiduciary responsibility
  • Staffing needs and development of the internal team
  • Day-to-day and ongoing operations
  • Short and long-term strategic planning and execution
  • Cultivating and executing strategic partnerships 
  • Policy and legislative advocacy
  • Membership relations that promote growth and retention
  • The success and growth of the organization while consistently increasing value to membership

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking visionary leader who possesses the following qualities and experience:

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic thinking with experience in developing tactics that will improve the business climate and quality of life in the region
  • Diplomacy and a high level of emotional intelligence to effectively lead an internal team and engage with the Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals
  • Able to connect with and relate to all levels of membership, government representatives, and other Parish stakeholders to produce long term relationships that are vital to the growth and success of the organization
  • Financial and business acumen; experience operating a non-profit is preferred
  • Organized and proficient at conflict resolution
  • Bachelor’s degree or advance level career experience

Reporting Structure:

The CEO/President reports to the Board of Directors and operates within their established policies, directives, and guidelines.

Compensation & benefits:

  • Annual base salary $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience
  • Annual performance-based bonus up to 15% of annual 
  • Medical insurance stipend
  • IRA with match
  • Paid Vacation & Sick time
  • Paid holidays

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving success, we invite you to apply for the CEO/President position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to AscensionChamberJobs@remove-thisgmail.com.