Tampa Bay Chamber Hiring Director, Leadership Programs

Posted by: Tampa Bay Chamber on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Title: Director, Leadership Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director, Leadership Programs

Location: Tampa, FL

Objective

Under the leadership of the Senior Director, Leadership Programs, the Director, Leadership Programs oversees all activities associated with the Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay Program (ELTB) and collaborates with the Senior Director, Leadership Programs on Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay (CLTB) and Leadership Tampa (LT) to guide the strategic direction and implementation of all Leadership Programs.

Responsibilities

Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay (ELTB)

  • Oversees the Volunteer ELTB Leadership Team to ensure all programming, events, and activities are produced in a timely manner and align with the TBC Vision 2026 plan.
  • Staffs and coordinates all ELTB programs and Group Meetings and works in coordination with the ELTB Volunteer Leadership Team and TBC on event planning, logistics, speakers and sponsors
  • Negotiate and oversee venue, catering, and vendor contracts for all ELTB related events
  • Secure all ELTB event sponsors and ensure that all sponsorship requirements are met
  • Coordinates with ELTB Volunteer Leadership Team and TBC Staff Leadership on volunteer succession planning
  • Coordinates all official program communications (e-mails, newsletters and social media) with the TBC Communications Department and ELTB Volunteer Leadership Team
  • Manage ELTB social media and marketing strategies for programming, events, and member recruitment
  • Work with TBC Communications Department to ensure the ELTB website is always up to date
  • Applies TBC Strategic Goals and Legislative Agenda when possible in program planning
  • Responsible for annual membership goals related to recruitment and retention as set forth by the annual budget and the organizational strategy map
  • In partnership with the Senior Director, Leadership Programs, creates and oversees the annual budget for Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay
  • Coordinates and implements with the TBC Finance and Administration Department the process for new members and the annual membership renewal process
  • Manage ELTB groups, events, invoices, and member accounts on the TBC internal database
  • Provides customer service support to all ELTB members to increase involvement and engagement
  • Assesses event objectives, budget and determines most cost-effective means to deliver results

Leadership Programs: Leadership Tampa, Leadership Tampa Alumni and Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay

  • Collaborates with the Senior Director, Leadership Programs on the strategic direction and implementation of all Leadership Programs as determined by the TBC Senior Director, Leadership Programs
  • Support the Senior Director, Leadership Programs at program days for CLTB and LT
  • Coordinate program day logistics and guide volunteers in the planning process
  • Assist the Senior Director, Leadership Programs with venues, invoices, transportation, and surveys related to CLTB and LT program days
  • Help with Leadership Tampa Alumni events and meetings in Senior Director, Leadership Programs absence

General Responsibilities

  • Documents all work processes and procedures thoroughly and accurately
  • Adheres to all Leadership Program and TBC policies and procedures
  • Assist with Chamber events as needed
  • Other tasks as assigned

Specifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 3-5 years of leadership training or related experience required
  • Ability to oversee events and committee meetings before and after business hours
  • Excellent verbal, written and negotiation skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able to perform job functions and tasks with a minimum of daily supervision
  • Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software and all modes of social media
  • Able to learn and effectively and efficiently use Chamber management and database software
  • Must always behave in a professional manner

Relationships/Accountabilities

  • Accountable to Senior Director, Leadership Programs and all volunteers for all Leadership Program’s program excellence, participation and profitability
  • Accountable to ELTB members to provide leadership, responsiveness and insight on program
  • Responsible for meeting expectations of speakers, sponsors and venue
  • Works cooperatively and positively with all Chamber staff members and volunteers to promote an environment of excellence, teamwork, dignity and respect.
  • Exhibits a total commitment to maintaining high quality service standards of the Tampa Bay Chamber; demonstrates service excellence skills in dealing proactively with members, visitors, colleagues, and all Chamber contacts.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug and background screenings.

To Apply

Please submit the following to [email protected]

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three (3) Writing Samples- to include correspondence to a member, sponsorship request and project timeline
  • Three (3) References

Applicants that do not submit all required materials will not be considered.

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