Executive Director

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the primary operational leader, community representative, and advocate for the Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce. The ED reports to the Chair and Vice Chairs and works closely with the Board of Directors, Treasurer, members, sponsors, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

The ED is responsible for implementing Board priorities, fundraising and development, strengthening member and community relationships, managing Chamber programs and events, marketing, financial management and administration, and day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial-minded, community-oriented leader with strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. The ED must be adaptable, able to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, and comfortable leading volunteers, managing competing priorities, supporting fundraising, and representing the Chamber professionally.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Expectations

1. Community Engagement & Member Relations

• Maintain a strong, positive and visible presence representing GOKCACC throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with members, Asian community organizations, businesses, sponsors, donors, government officials, nonprofits, and community partners.
• Maintain regular member engagement and/or visits, including a minimum of 10-20 member/sponsor outreach contacts per month.
• Attend and represent the Chamber at relevant business, civic, cultural, networking, and community events.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, programs, member benefits, and community collaboration.
• Identify member needs and communicate relevant feedback to Chamber leadership.

2. Fundraising, Sponsorship & Development

• Support and execute the Chamber's membership growth, sponsorship development, fundraising, and revenue-generating activities..
• Identify and pursue corporate, community, foundation, grant, and government funding opportunities.
• Organize fundraising/development meetings and conduct timely follow-up with prospects.
• Support membership recruitment, engagement, retention, and renewal activities.

3. Event Planning & Execution

• Plan, promote, and execute the Chamber's annual event calendar.
• Coordinate all event logistics, such as venues, vendors, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and committees.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, sponsor requirements, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate event promotion and marketing plans through social media, email, website, and other marketing channels.

4. Board, Committee & Administrative Support

• Support theChair and Vice Chairs in implementing Board-approved priorities and initiatives.
• Maintain regular financial management and administration, along with day-to-day operations/administrative tasks.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Chair, Vice Chairs, and Board of Directors.

5. Marketing & Communications

• Maintain regular social media and email marketing campaigns and schedule approved content.
• Create or coordinate event flyers, promotional materials, newsletters, announcements, and press releases.
• Maintain the Chamber website, membership portal, contact lists, and digital information.
• Ensure consistent Chamber branding across events, print materials, website, and social media.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Proven experience in community engagement, fundraising, sponsorship development, relationship management, marketing/PR, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Professional presence and ability to represent the Chamber in public, business, civic, and government settings.
• Experience planning and executing events or programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with Board members, committees, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Technologically-savvy and able to learn new software and digital tools.
• Must be available for evening, weekend, and occasional holiday events.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds for event setup, teardown, and transportation.

Preferred

• Experience with a chamber of commerce, nonprofit, business association, community organization, or membership-based organization.
• Established relationships with Oklahoma City business, civic, nonprofit, cultural, government, or Asian community organizations.
• Experience with corporate sponsorships, grants, donor development, fundraising campaigns, or community partnerships.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary (full-time, exempt status): $55,000/year. Maximum potential compensation including performance incentives: up to $105,000/year**.**
• Compensation structure and performance incentives will be shared during the interview phase.
• Flexible in-office/remote work schedule; minimum of three days per week in the Chamber office, with additional evening and weekend hours required for Chamber events and community activities.
• Additional benefits and/or incentives may be provided based on the Chamber's budget and Board approval.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oklahoma City, OK 73103