Executive Director

Executive Director

Part-Time (30 Hours per Week)

$25.00 - $28.00 per Hour DOE

Position Summary

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and relationship-focused Executive Director to lead the Chamber's daily operations, membership programs, visitor services, marketing efforts, and community engagement activities. This highly visible position serves as the primary representative of the Chamber and works closely with the Board of Directors, local businesses, visitors, community organizations, and government partners to support a thriving business community and promote Blaine as a destination to live, work, shop, and visit. Responsibilities align with existing Chamber and Welcome Center operations.

Key Responsibilities

Chamber Leadership & Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Chamber members, visitors, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Implement Board goals, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare reports, updates, and recommendations for the Board of Directors.
• Maintain professional, welcoming, and customer-focused operations.

Membership & Community Relations

• Recruit, retain, and engage Chamber members through relationship-building and outreach.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, tourism partners, and government agencies.
• Coordinate member onboarding, renewals, and recognition efforts.
• Represent the Chamber at community meetings, networking events, and business functions.

Marketing & Communications

• Manage the Chamber's social media presence across multiple platforms.
• Create engaging digital content including posts, reels, stories, videos, photography, and carousels.
• Maintain the Chamber website, newsletters, media communications, and promotional materials.
• Promote Chamber events, member businesses, tourism opportunities, and community initiatives.

Welcome Center & Visitor Services

• Oversee daily operations of the Welcome Center, ensuring a positive visitor experience.
• Provide information and resources to visitors regarding local businesses, attractions, events, and tourism opportunities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support Welcome Center volunteers.
• Ensure volunteers are properly trained on customer service standards, Chamber procedures, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and visitor information resources.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional visitor environment.

Merchandise & Retail Operations

• Manage Chamber and Welcome Center merchandise sales and inventory.
• Oversee product ordering, displays, inventory tracking, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor and reconcile POS transactions and ensure accurate retail reporting.
• Identify opportunities to increase retail sales and enhance the visitor experience.

Data Tracking & Administration

• Maintain accurate membership, visitor, event, volunteer, and retail sales records.
• Utilize spreadsheets and databases to track performance metrics and trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the Board of Directors.
• Support budgeting, financial tracking, and administrative functions.

Events & Programs

• Coordinate Chamber events, educational seminars, networking opportunities, ribbon cuttings, and community programs.
• Assist with sponsorship development, volunteer coordination, and event promotion.
• Support tourism and economic development initiatives that benefit the Blaine community.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 30 hours per week.
• Flexible schedule required, including occasional evenings and weekends to support Welcome Center operations, Chamber events, educational seminars, community functions, and tourism-related activities.

Required Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in business, nonprofit, marketing, tourism, retail, customer service, or community leadership.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content, including reels and promotional posts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and data tracking/reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Professional, positive, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to occasionally attend evening or weekend events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a Chamber of Commerce, Welcome Center, tourism organization, destination marketing organization, hospitality business, or economic development agency.
• Knowledge of the Blaine, Birch Bay, and Whatcom County tourism market.
• Experience with membership-based organizations and volunteer coordination.
• Experience in retail sales, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with ChamberMaster or similar membership management software.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Blaine Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting a vibrant and connected business community.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person