President and CEO (175,000+)

The Position and Ideal Candidate

The President and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic  Development Corporation report to the Chair of the 9-member Executive Board and  work closely with the 16-member Economic Development Board of Directors. This role

Chamber member organizations, elected officials, representatives of public and private  sector organizations, education officials, prospect companies, site selectors, and media.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Vision:

• Provide strategic direction and management for the Chamber and Economic Development Corporation.
• Lead long-range strategic planning and focus for both organizations.
• Guide, develop, and direct a 14-member staff.
• Set and achieve strategic objectives in collaboration with the Board Chairs.
• Manage major investor relationships.
• Develop, build, and retain professional staff members.

Program and Membership Management:

• Oversee current programs and develop new initiatives.
• Manage and expand membership and fundraising activities.

Economic Development:

• Lead efforts in business attraction, retention, and workforce development.
• Serve as an advocate for new and expanding businesses and industries.
• Enhance strategic partnerships with local, regional, and state partners.

Governance and Advocacy:

• Maximize Board of Directors relationships.
• Lead political and advocacy activities.
• Serve as a principal spokesperson and community leader to enhance the Chamber’s brand and image.

Community Engagement:

• Maintain high visibility in the community.
• Communicate members’ positions on key issues and highlight Chamber successes to external audiences.

Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will have been a top executive in a comparable-sized chamber,  economic development organization, or related business organization. Or a number two in  a senior-level position within a similar organization, as noted above. He or She will be a  natural-born leader and have successfully recruited manufacturing companies. He or She  will be adept at building relationships from the local level to Washington, DC, to site  selectors.

• Proven track record of success in a similar role, with experience in community involvement and significant Board interaction.
• Background in a chamber of commerce, economic development organization, or related business association.
• Experience with a growing population base in a dynamic business market.
• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, and an advanced degree is desirable.
• Graduates of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management, Certified Chamber Executive, or Certified Economic Developer designation are desirable.

Submit a cover letter, resume, & references electronically to brokenarrow@nextmovegroup.com. The Deadline to apply is Friday, June 21st.

Feel free to call Ali Marie Watson, 270- 519-2298, with any questions.