Executive Director

Organization Mission Statement: To champion the prosperity of the greater Bothell and Kenmore area and quality of life for its community through collaborative leadership, business advocacy and member-driven services.

Organization Vision Statement: Dedicated to the prosperity of the greater Bothell and Kenmore area in a competitive world.

Job Summary:As the organization’s principal advocate, the Executive Director builds and maintains strong relationships with the Chamber’s many stakeholders, including the community at large, the Chamber membership, its volunteers, and its Board of Directors. The Executive Director works closely with a wide range of constituencies throughout the city (and its neighbors) in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build support and coalitions consistent with the Chamber’s mission and priorities.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and supervising a staff of three, the Executive Director is responsible for the hands on, day-to-day operations of the Chamber, the overall development and administration of member programs and services in accordance with the Board’s strategic vision, the Chamber’s bylaws, its mission, and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Overall Leadership & direction of the Organization• Board Management• Day-to-day operations• Development and administration of member programs and services• Membership retention and growth• Maintain thriving relationship with the Cities represented• Personnel management• Budget preparation and financial oversight• Coordination of Chamber functions and representation of the Chamber through community involvement and public relation• Fundraising to support mission work through sponsorship, events and other vehicles• Local and state level legislative advocacy

Required Experience and Skills:• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, non-profit management, marketing or a related field. Substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the preferred education.• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior management role.• Demonstrated experience working with volunteer boards, committees, and the public.• Broad business skills including strategy implementation, basic financial and operational includingknowledge of and ability to use standard office software such as Microsoft Office and QuickBooks• Fundraising experience• Strong oral and written communication and people skills• Demonstrated good business judgment, long range / strategic planning and strong management• Detail oriented, comfortable with varied organizational processes• Independent, self-sufficient, and strong work ethic• Relationship builder with strong persuasion skills• Management skills• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills• Knowledgeable of local community issues and or ability to quickly integrate into the community

Work Environment:This is a position based in the Chamber office in Bothell, WA. Occasional physical work andlight lifting may be required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and walk upstairs.

Job Classification and Hours:Salaried exempt, full time 40+ hours, including occasional evening, weekend and holidays.

Compensation:The total compensation package includes a base salary depending on skills and experience, healthinsurance, paid time off, and the holidays listed below.

Paid holidays include:o New Year’s Day - January 1 (day of, or following Monday)o Martin Luther King, Jr - Third Monday in Januaryo President’s Day - Third Monday in Februaryo Memorial Day - Last Monday in Mayo Juneteenth - June 19 (day of, or following Monday)o Independence Day - July 4 (day of, or following Monday)o Labor Day - First Monday in Septembero Thanksgiving - Fourth Thursday and Friday in Novembero Christmas - December 24, 25, 26 (if they fall on weekdays)