President & CEO

Position Overview: The President and CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will serve as the strategic leader and visionary for the organization, driving economic growth, fostering community partnerships, and enhancing the business environment. This dynamic and motivating leader will manage the existing Business Improvement District (BID), spearhead fundraising initiatives, and represent the Chamber within the community and beyond. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, results-oriented professional with a proven track record in economic development, successful promotion of tourism, organizational management, and stakeholder engagement. The President and CEO must be a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans while managing day-to-day operations, and have a passion for community development and improving the business environment in greater Sedona. This is a full-time salaried exempt position.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

• Thoughtfully develops and implements the strategic plan in alignment with the recently adopted Chamber’s long-term ideas.
• Skillfully provides positive visionary leadership to staff, Board of Directors, and Chamber members.
• Enthusiastically fosters an engaging culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Business Improvement District (BID) Management:

• Effectively manages and seeks ways to expand Sedona Select BID.
• Proactively leads the creation and management of additional BIDs to enhance the economic vitality of greater Sedona and its members.
• Capably oversees the development and execution of BID projects and initiatives to improve business conditions and ensure successful results for the members.

Fundraising and Financial Management:

• Thoughtfully develops and executes comprehensive and effective fundraising strategies to support the Chamber’s programs and initiatives.
• Resourcefully identifies and pursues grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships to secure funding.
• Consistently ensures sound financial management practices, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Effectively builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships with local businesses, community leaders, city and county government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Professionally represents the Chamber at community events, public meetings, and in media engagements.
• Zealously advocates for business-friendly policies and initiatives at the local, state, and national levels.
• Successfully collaborates and partners with the City of Sedona, Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, Arizona Office of Tourism, Sedona Lodging Council, and other local organizations.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Tenaciously oversees the development and implementation of programs and services that support local businesses and economic growth.
• Frequently monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs, adjusting as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Passionately and actively promotes and supports tourism, workforce development, and other key economic drivers in the region.

Organizational Management:

• Consistently provides effective positive leadership and management of the Chamber’s staff, fostering a collaborative, motivating, and productive work environment.
• Resolutely ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Cooperatively supports the Board of Directors in fulfilling their governance responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Public Administration, or a related field is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of executive leadership experience, preferably in a Chamber of Commerce, economic development organization, or similar entity is required.
• Proven experience in creating and managing Business Improvement Districts or similar economic development initiatives is preferred.
• Strong track record in fundraising and financial management is required.
• Successful grant writing experience is strongly preferred..
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, computer skills, and operation of standard office equipment is required.
• Must be highly organized, attentive to detail, able to multi-task, appropriately prioritize work, and proactively and independently complete projects in a timely manner.
• Exceptional public speaking, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, government officials, and community members is required.