Executive Director

Who We Are: The Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization

dedicated to creating an environment in which businesses can succeed and providing

visitor services which positively impact Gunnison's tourism economy.

Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce has been incorporated with the Colorado

Secretary of State since 1925 and is housed in its current location: 500 E. Tomichi Ave,

Gunnison, CO 81230.

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The Chamber focuses on:

• Maintaining and developing business membership
• Support of local business
• Supporting efforts toward economic development
• Re-invest our resources locally, and in our business community
• Providing information resources and opportunities for connection

Our Mission: We empower, support, enhance, and promote the economic vitality of the

Gunnison Valley businesses through education, collaboration, advocacy, communication

and visitor services.

Our Vision: The Gunnison Chamber's vision is to promote the community, work together

to build a strong local economy, provide business networking and educational

opportunities and to represent our businesses interests.

Job Description: Executive Director

Position Summary: The Executive Director acts as the managing director of the

organization and is responsible for the overall direction of the organization in accordance

with its vision and mission. This includes chamber programs, finances, resource

development, human resources, member services, communications and board

development. The Executive Director works under the general guidance of the Board of

Directors.

Supervision: The Executive Director oversees all chamber/visitor center employees.

Essential Functions:

• Support and advocate for local businesses through a wide range of tasks including

membership management, event planning, marketing and communications,

government relations, and community engagement.

• Oversee all aspects of the Chambers operations including strategic planning,

yearly work planning, staff management, financial oversight, fundraising, and

record keeping.

• Maintain and develop community events to bring people into the valley as an

economic driver.

• Develop a “toolbox” for Gunnison businesses to project visitors in the Valley by

working with TAPP and/or utilizing their data.

• Act as a liaison between businesses and municipalities, and county
• The Executive Director will keep the Board informed on opportunities, issues and

challenges as they might arise so the Board may carry out its responsibilities of

governance, financial oversight, and leadership.

• Maintain financial stability of the Chamber and perform proper accounting

practices, including an annual budget, monthly financial information, membership

dues, and oversee the bookkeeping duties.

• Coordinate all board meetings and communications.
• Meet with and maintain positive communications with all members, recruit new

members.

• Work with the Board to create appropriate membership levels, sponsorship

opportunities, and membership benefits.

• Assist existing businesses with growth opportunities, education, & mentoring.
• Represent the chamber at various community events, meetings, and special

appearances in accordance with chamber protocols.

• Maintain a vibrant and informative website and social media presence.
• Administration of public relations through press releases and maintaining and

developing positive relationships with the press and media.

• Work with regional and state associations and leadership groups as appropriate.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Skills:

• Chamber, non-profit or association-related experience.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Special-event production, planning, budgeting, and marketing experience.
• Leadership experience and office management in a team environment.
• Possess skills in attracting and leading staff, volunteers, and board in performance based

organizations.

• Experience writing grant applications.
• Experience in negotiations and interaction with government and group entities.
• Experience in budgeting, P&L management. QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Experience in CRM systems preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Gunnison, CO 81230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gunnison, CO 81230: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,000 - $62,000