Executive Director - Henderson Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director - Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Part-Time Executive Director - Henderson Chamber of Commerce at Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Available Openings: 1
Apply By: August 31, 2025
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: Competitive
Education Level: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Board of Directors
Date: February 2025
Hours: Up to 32 Hours Weekly


Position Summary
The Executive Director is responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors to provide executive leadership to the Henderson Chamber of Commerce.

Responsibilities

Financial Management:
● Oversee the general finances of the Chamber
● With approval of the Chamber board, develop an annual budget for the Chamber’s
operations
● Lead, direct and develop Chamber’s fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns.
● Monitor Chamber’s fiscal condition
 

Office Management:
● Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including management of programs, membership and marketing efforts
● Demonstrate a commitment to attain consistent, highly effective performance.
● Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, create better business
practices. Work with chamber Board to create an internal management system of key
performance indicators (KPI’s).
● Promote a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaboration and
professional standards for the organization.
 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
● Work with the Chair to prepare agendas and materials for monthly Board meetings
● Develop goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board
● Serve as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Chamber
● Represent the Chamber at business and community events, meetings, etc.
● Build partnerships with other organizations
● Support the officers of the Chamber
● Direct the annual and long-term planning process
● Fulfill the officer and committee responsibilities assigned to the President in the
Chamber bylaws
● Attend Chamber Board meetings and provide staff support to committee efforts
● Participate in membership and sponsorship sales
● Identify and develop revenue generation programs and events
● Oversee organization of Chamber’s Annual Events
● Operate within and advance the policies of the Chamber
● Assure that organization priorities are responsive to member needs and serve to
advance the City of Henderson’s economic welfare
● Maintain open communication with the Board, and work with the Board in the
governance of the Chamber; bring issues to the Board in a timely fashion
● Implement a marketing plan for the chamber to assure a positive community image.
● Develop and maintain a positive and helpful relationship with city and county
governmental agencies; neighboring Chambers and the State chamber.
● Develop goals and long range plans of the chamber
● Any additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities
● Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
● Effective written communication skills
● Strong customer service skills
● Outstanding time management and event planning skills
● Strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration between/among Board members,
staff, Chamber members, community leaders, elected officials and strategic committees
and organizations.
● Strong Executive skills, including ability to plan, organize, lead, delegate, and monitor
● Passion for collaboration and networking
● Excellent skills in community consensus building
● Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage a budget, to analyze organization
performance and to project financial performance.
● Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis of proposed ideas, projects and events.
● Ability to work a wide and flexible range of business hours.
● Ability to motivate others to be champions of chamber initiatives
● Strong commitment to personal growth
● Commitment to the best business practices for the Chamber Professional Experience
● Previous Chamber management experience preferred but not required.
● Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; or comparable professional training and experience preferred, but willing to train the right
candidate.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce

2044 N Main St
Henderson, York, Nebraska 68371
US