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APPLICATION DEADLINE : 4/18/2021

Job Description

The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (HACCOF) is seeking an experienced, energetic, and creative Executive Director to oversee all operations, functions, and activities. The right applicant is entrepreneurial and tech-savvy, is an influential manager with ability to lead and motivate and possesses great communication skills and take a holistic approach in managing the chamber’s operations. This leadership role works closely with our executive board.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”.
• Create/complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors.
• Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers.
• Ensure adherence of the chamber’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines.
• Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the chamber in ways that strengthen its profile.
• Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary.
• Identify and assess funding opportunities for HACCOF’s growth and direct and oversee fundraising efforts.

• Ensure the viability of the chamber.
• Develop and maintain a well-defined marketing strategy.
• Develop and implement a business retention and expansion program to include regular verbal communication with business owners.
• Develop relationships and foster communication with chamber members, donors, and partnering chambers.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the chamber monthly and develop strategies that will capitalize on the strengths and eliminate/reduce weaknesses.
• Respond to inquiries from businesses, contractors, consultants, partnering chambers, related issues, or problems.
• Advise the Board of Directors on policies and activities.
• Develop and disseminate reports, planning, and budget documents.
• Prepare grant applications or assist in the grant writing process.
• Develop and implement budget recommendations.
• Prepare and manage agendas as directed by the Executive Board.
• Compile supporting documents for agenda, prepare meeting minutes for approval by the Executive Board and attend meetings, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Experience in developing strategies and plans
• Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices.
• An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems.
• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills.
• A minimum of two (2) years of proven experience as executive director or in other managerial position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in business administration or relevant field.
• Work is performed in both internal and external environments.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to long hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Must be fluent in English and Creole.

SALARY

• Negotiable

If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume via email to: Aquick@haccof.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all CDC’s guidelines in regard to COVID-19. To keep our staff and customers safe, we are requiring masks to be worn while in the office and have provided hand sanitizing stations throughout the office.