Job Description

Are you the next strategic and impactful leader to advance the Yountville Chamber of Commerce?

In this dynamic and multi-faceted role, as the President & CEO of the Yountville Chamber, you will directly impact the success and vibrancy of the Town of Yountville. 

This position requires a strong level of professional initiative and drive in your oversight of key operational and relationship building deliverables. 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the incumbent has broad responsibilities which include:

• Finance and administration
• Fundraising, including membership, sponsorship, non-dues revenue, government contracts
• Communications, including marketing, public relations and serving as the key spokesperson for the chamber
• Public Policy formulation and articulation
• Government advocacy
• Board and Committee governance and relations
• Community relationship/partnership management
• Member relations
• Destination Marketing services for Town of Yountville and NVTID – Yountville
• Managing and motivating staff and volunteers

Requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, the president and CEO provides thoughtful leadership that creates a high level of enthusiasm, expectancy and momentum among the membership, chamber staff and regional business community.

Day to Day oversight of:

Strategic and Annual Planning: Work with the Board and staff to develop and annually update the Chamber’s Strategic Plan and work plan.

Advocacy and Communication: Develop meaningful relationships and communication with elected officials to provide information and advocacy on behalf of the Chamber’s members and mission. Act as the chief spokesperson for the Chamber and communicate the organization’s position on community, public and political issues.

Business and Economic Development: Maintain and enhance relationships with other regional and state-wide marketing partners/economic development leaders, and other key organizations at the community, county and state levels.

Chamber Staff and Volunteers:  Responsible for employment, assignment of duties, supervision, evaluation, training and leadership of all Chamber staff and volunteers.

Fiscal Management: Develop the annual Chamber budget and monthly oversight.

Destination Marketing Management: Oversee Destination Marketing Contracts for the Town of Yountville and NVTID – Yountville

Constituent Relationships: Responsible for ongoing interaction and liaison with a wide constituency including:

• Board of Directors: Serving as representative of the Board for all contacts with the Chamber staff, initiating programs for consideration by the Board, and advising the Board on all matters under consideration.
• Chamber Members: Responsible for motivating members to personally and financially support Yountville Chamber programs, analyzing and interpreting the needs of members and recommending revisions in the program of work to improve service and assistance to make membership more valuable.
• Government Officials: Maintain strong communication and relationship with elected and appointed officials within the Town of Yountville, along with county, state and federal levels.
• Community: Relates Chamber activities to the activities of all other groups and organizations that impact the quality of life in the Town and surrounding community (commercial, industrial, educational, cultural, civic and spiritual).

Partner Relationships: Work to maintain and/or initiate effective working relationships with aligned organizations within the Napa Valley and on a state and national basis. Key organizations include other Chambers in the Napa Valley, Visit Napa Valley, Napa Valley Vintners, Napa Valley Grapegrowers, and Cal Chamber and the Western Association of Chamber Executives.

Media: Serve as the official spokesperson of the Chamber to the public at large and to the local and regional print and digital media.

Membership: Oversee activities related to ensuring membership satisfaction and retention.

To be qualified for this role, preferred competencies include:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Management, Marketing or related field with a minimum of five years in a similar capacity.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven management experience with the ability to lead and inspire others.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for desired outcomes.
• Possess full body mobility including the ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Partner/Coach mentality.
• Exempt leadership position requiring extended hours, weekends and evenings.
• This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Details in a snapshot:

• Position: President & CEO
• Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Simple IRA Match, Cell Phone and Mileage Reimbursement, Health Club Membership.
• Chamber Membership: 330- plus
• Chamber Budget: $1,000,000
• Total Number of Full-time Staff: 3
• Population Served: Immediate Community 3,000, Countywide 120,000
• Professional Certifications: WACE Academy, or US Chamber IOM, Graduate Preferred
• Contact for Submitting Applications: Julie Secviar, SPHR jsecviar@farniente.com
• Desired Start Date:  May 1, 2025 

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