Executive Director
Executive Director
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce is searching for a self-motivated, collaborative individual to be its next Executive Director. Gratiot County is in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and provides its residents with a quality rural lifestyle just a short drive from Michigan’s major cities and natural wonders. Its own wonders include productive farmland, easy highway access, and highly collaborative communities and civic leadership.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and competency in managing and directing a non-profit organization, working with a Board of Directors, directing staff, managing committees and volunteers, and overseeing the operations and finances of the organization. The successful candidate will be charged with leading the chamber’s promotional efforts, as well as community and member outreach. Must have strong communication skills including social media, and event planning experience. Experience with strategic planning and goal-setting desired.
This is a full-time position. Candidates must have a degree in business, marketing, advertising, public relations or related field, or five-years of related experience.
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce is in Alma, Michigan and serves the communities of Alma, Breckenridge, Ithaca and St. Louis. It has about 300 members representing the government, education, retail, manufacturing, non-profit and service sectors.
Salary is $40,000 to $50,000 and no benefits.