About this opportunity
Huff Consulting lists this Executive Director opportunity in oxford, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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Worksite address
oxford, NC, 27565, US
Who can apply
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