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Keizer Chamber seeks new executive director

The Keizer Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director after Danielle Bethell was elected to the Marion County Board of Commissioners.

The new executive director of the group will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of commerce, industry, and professionals in maintaining and strengthening a healthy business climate in Keizer.

“The executive director is responsible for ensuring an environment in which membership in the organization is sought and where members and volunteers can vest themselves with ownership of the organization through the participation of the planning, production and implementation of Chamber programs, events, initiatives, and activities,” the chamber wrote in its job posting.

The Chamber is looking for someone who has management experience, strong financial management skills, and the ability to interact with businesses, government personnel, elected officials, community groups and organizations.

The person chosen to the lead the 400-member Chamber will “serve as a spokesperson and an advocate for the business community with a strong external focus on the community and region.”

The salary is $60,000 to $65,000 depending on experience. The deadline to apply is March 19.

Submit a letter of interest and resume to include salary history, listing of computer skills, presentation skills, sales, finance, marketing and business development background, legislative/rule making experience, supervisory skills/experience, plus at least 3 business references and three community references to: Executive Director Recruitment, Keizer Chamber of Commerce, 4118 River Rd. N, Keizer, OR 97303.

Information Contact: Mark Caillier, Interim Executive Director, Email: [email protected] Cell/Text: (503) 930-7481. 

-Saphara Harrell