Organization: Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Executive Committee of the Chamber Board of
Directors
Supervises: All Chamber staff
FLSA Status: Salaried/ Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000-85,000 DOE
About the organization:
The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit community organization (501c6) dedicated to the
economic health and vitality of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Chamber was founded in 2007 to
support neighborhood businesses as well as neighborhoods arts, parks, nonprofit organizations and
schools. The Capitol Hill Chamber addresses neighborhood vitality issues in all facets, contributing to
livability in the neighborhood as a whole. The Chamber also advocates on behalf of its constituents with
respect to a host of public policy, planning, and quality-of-life issuesincluding issues related to public
safety, affordability and cultural diversity.
Job Summary:
The Executive Director will lead the development, management, and execution of all Chamber programs
and projects including and especially the creation of a new Business Improvement Area (BIA). This
includes managing all staff, budgets, and contracts for the organization. The Board of Directors will
provide strategic leadership in identifying the Capitol Hill community priorities and oversight of the
finances of the organization. The Executive Director must work effectively with city leaders, multiple city
departments, and local business & community leaders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties shall include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Work with the Board of Directors to implement the recommendations from the recent strategic
plan and the Capitol Hill 2020 visioning document.
2. As a part of the implementation of the above plans, work with community stakeholders to build
support and consensus for a future Business Improvement Area for Capitol Hill.
3. Develop a near-term and long-term funding strategy inclusive of rate payer structure, grants,
event sponsors, and contributions/donations.
4. Produce and execute core special events designed to activate the community for residents,
employees and visitors. Events currently include Hill-o-ween, 4 of July Cal Anderson Picnic, and
the State of the Hill event.
5. Serve as an advocate for community concerns at local and city levels through familiarity and
understanding of local issues. Must speak effectively about the Chamber and the
neighborhoods goals, and work to improve the Chambers core programs or services.
6. Design, implement, and maintain, in cooperation with the Clean and Safe Committee, a
comprehensive annual plan for public safety programs and initiatives.
7. Establish and maintain regular communication and contact with city and community public
safety personnel; Seattle Police Department (SPD)-East Precinct, Seattle Park Rangers, the
Mayors Office, etc.
8. Develop strong working relationship with local officials and agencies, community groups, local
businesses and property owners and community stakeholders.
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9. Organize and coordinate, with Board, meeting agendas, board retreats, rate payer meetings,
communications, publications, etc.
10. With assistance from the board, develop an annual budget, operating within fiscal parameters
of organizational budget, and participate in monthly review and summation of financial reports.
11. Leverage economic development stories in the neighborhood to gain attention from local media
about the great work being done by the Chamber.
12. Supervise staff and contracts, management of day to day business and administrative tasks,
ensuring the smooth professional operation of the organization.
Experience/Skills
1. At least five years proven, successful experience in a membership-driven organization, with
emphasis on development, marketing, management or equivalent experience.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills, experienced public speaker and presenter.
3. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Board, City staff,
community groups, sponsors, etc.
4. Demonstrated skills in analyzing problems, identifying potential actions, implementing identified
solutions, reporting results of action.
5. Professional work experience that demonstrates increasing responsibility /advancement.
6. Minimum 2 years of management experience with direct staff supervision.
7. Demonstrated skills in implementation of programs that support mission of the organization.
8. 3-5 years direct experience with event planning, management and or promotional activities.
9. A self-starter with the ability, initiative and willingness to learn.
10. Prior experience with nonprofit leadership and strong decision making skills are preferred.
Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree required, masters degree in the areas of public administration, business, nonprofit management, or marketing desirable.
2. Professional or personal familiarity working within culturally diverse surroundings.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and QuickBooks.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must contain a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, please address the
following 2 questions:
1. Why is this Executive Director position your best next step for your professional career?
2. What skills or experiences uniquely qualify you for the Executive Director of the Capitol Hill
Chamber?
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send both your cover letter and resume
to:
Jill Cronauer, Co-Chair
Hunters Capital
1620 Broadway, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98122
Jill@hunterscapital.com