April 4, 2024 | Chamber News
Interim Chief Executive Officer – West Prince Chamber of Commerce (Part-Time 25-30 hours/week)
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce (WPCC) serves as “Unified Voice ” for Western PEI on economic issues for 240+ members representing a diverse network of small, medium, and large businesses from almost every industry sector and business profession in Western PEI. The CEO holds the key leadership position with the organization to advocate for the Chamber of Commerce members. Reports to the Board of Directors, and plays a significant role in coordinating the planning of activities and networking, assisting Chamber committees, and member services, ensuring the optimal use of organizational finances, communications and responsibility for carryout of the day-to-day functions of the Chamber.
In collaboration with the Chamber President, the CEO is a key ambassador, nurturing strong relationships that enhance the visibility of the Chamber and ensures that its voice is loudly heard and aligned with the needs and issues facing its members.
Job Duties
- Direct and coordinate membership development and retention programs.
- Implement communication programs to keep the public informed of Chamber activities.
- Research funding sources, write funding proposals, annual sponsorships
- Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with regulations and bylaws.
- Weekly duties include mail, email, and bookkeeping (use of Sage Cloud)
Requirements
- Post-secondary graduation (or equivalent) and education or work experience, particularly in administration, management, accounting and public relations.
- University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance; an MBA, CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
- Particular strength required in interpersonal relationships, effective oral and written communications.
- Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, funding, contracts, and partnerships.
- Highly analytical and a proven change leader, you have demonstrated great skill in ensuring that programs and services are efficient, effective, and aligned with desired goals and impacts.
- You are a creative problem solver with an art of the possible mindset keen to explore new opportunities for innovation, partnerships, sponsorships, and programs that enhance the Chamber’s community profile and business engagement with its members.
Position: Interim CEO Part-Time (25-30 hours/week)
Workplace: Hybrid – work remotely
Salary range: $20-$24/Hour depending on experience
Closing date: April 26, 2024
Start Date: May 8, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. Please Send your Resume and inquiries by email to admin@westprincechamber.com Please no phone inquiries.