Open Board Member Positions

The Treasurer shall be responsible for conducting all day-to-day financial operations (i.e., bookkeeping, banking, bill payments, etc.). Additionally, they will provide financial reports at all Executive Board and Board of Directors meetings. Lastly, prepare and file or arrange for the preparation and filing of the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce tax return and related documentation and comply with all local, state and federal laws. 

 

The Treasurer shall report to the President. 

 

Additionally, the responsibilities of the Treasurer will include:

1. Responsible for fundraising $450 towards the organization

2. Oversight of the Treasury Board member(s);

3. Drafting a vision for the Treasury;

4. Outlining goals to achieve during this term;

5. Assisting the President with creating a one (1), three (3) and five (5) year organizational plan;

6. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

7. Assist with organizing all financial records;

8. Gather and compile information pertaining to the long-term financial health of this organization;

9. Draft a report outlining recommendations for a strategy around the long-term financial health of this organization;

10. Empower Treasury Board member(s) to achieve their individual goals;

11. Communicate effectively and reply within 24 hours;

12. Efficient use of others’ time;

13. Dedicate five (5) hours per week to this organization;

14. Have items/accomplishments/information to report at every Executive Board and Board of Directors meeting; and

15. Any additional requests or assignments made by the President.

The Director of Operations shall oversee that events and gatherings sponsored by the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce are enjoyable to all and shall act as a liaison for active members and the Board of Directors for appeal purposes. In the event of a grievance, the Director of Operations shall first review the issue and then follow the necessary steps as outlined in the Bylaws and GR Junior Chamber: Policies documents.  This role will plan, orchestrate and detail everything needed for the respective event to be a success. Directors shall recruit, train and mentor chairpersons of committees.

 

The Director of Operations shall report to the Vice President. 

 

Additionally, the responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include:

1. Responsible for fundraising $450 towards the organization

2. Drafting a vision for this role;

3. Outlining goals to achieve during this term;

4. Orchestrate all details associated with each respective event or social;

5. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

6. Strategize ways to engage the membership (ex, events, socials, workshops, etc.);

7. Working in coordination with any Director seeking to host an event for their respective role;

8. Empower Board member(s) to achieve their individual goals;

9. Communicate effectively and reply within 24 hours;

10. Efficient use of others’ time;

11. Dedicate five (5) hours per week to this organization;

12. Have items/accomplishments/information to report at every Board of Directors meeting; and

13. Any additional requests or assignments made by the President.

The Director of Information Technology shall oversee the maintenance of the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce’ website and work with the Director of Social Engagement and Director of Operations to confirm the calendar is up-to-date. The Director of Information Technology shall also make available a contact list of all active Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce’s projects through the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce's website. 

 

The Director of Information Technology shall report to the Vice President. 

 

Additionally, the responsibilities of the Director of Information Technology will include:

1. Responsible for fundraising $450 towards the organization

2. Drafting a vision for this role;

3. Outlining goals to achieve during this term;

4. Manage and Maintain organization's website;

5. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

6. Working in coordination with the Director of Social Engagement for website content and social media linking;

7. Empower Board member(s) to achieve their individual goals;

8. Communicate effectively and reply within 24 hours;

9. Efficient use of others’ time;

10. Dedicate five (5) hours per week to this organization;

11. Have items/accomplishments/information to report at every Board of Directors meeting; and

12. Any additional requests or assignments made by the President.

The primary function Director of Membership shall be to recruit new members to the organization and shall be responsible for reinvigorating the Alumni of the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce. This role will be in charge of creating specific messaging in coordination with the Director of Public Relations to garner maximum participation and engagement from the Alumni. This position will work in coordination with the Treasurer to ensure that dues have been paid. Directors shall recruit, train and mentor chairpersons of committees.

 

The Director of Membership shall report to the Vice President. 

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Additionally, the responsibilities of the Director of Membership will include:

1. Responsible for fundraising $450 towards the organization

2. Recruiting X members during their term;

3. Drafting a vision for this role;

4. Outlining goals to achieve during this term;

5. Working in coordination with the Director of Social Engagement to schedule events for socials and other recruiting events;

6. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

7. Developing relationships with Alumni;

8. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

9. Maintaining relationships with new members;

10. Attending various networking events to recruit;

11. Preparing lists of businesses to call, email and mail for membership opportunities;

12. Communicate effectively and reply within 24 hours;

13. Efficient use of others’ time;

14. Dedicate five (5) hours per week to this organization;

15. Have items/accomplishments/information to report at every Board of Directors meeting; and

16. Any additional requests or assignments made by the President.

The Director of Social Engagement and shall be responsible for social events and maintaining Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce’s public image. This position will work in coordination with every Board member to successfully achieve individual media related goals. It is the responsibility of this role to network with the local media outlets to develop relationships for times of delivering updates and newsworthy announcements. This position will work in coordination with every Board member to successfully achieve individual marketing goals. Directors shall recruit, train and mentor chairpersons of committees.

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The Director of Social Engagement shall report to the Vice President. 

 

Additionally, the responsibilities of the Director of Social Engagement will include:

1. Responsible for fundraising $450 towards the organization

2. Drafting a vision for this role;

3. Outlining goals to achieve during this term;

4. Prepare marketing materials for each respective Board member’s needs;

5. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

6. Create marketing materials for all happenings of organization as needed;

7. Strategically plan a modern branding campaign;

8. Work in coordination with the Director of Public Relations and Director of Information Technology to keep an updated-looking website;

9. Empower Board member(s) to achieve their individual goals;

10. Communicate effectively and reply within 24 hours;

11. Efficient use of others’ time;

12. Dedicate five (5) hours per week to this organization;

13. Have items/accomplishments/information to report at every Board of Directors meeting; and

14. Any additional requests or assignments made by the President.

The Director of Training shall be in charge creating a training schedule in line with the mission and values of Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce with a focus of leadership and professional development. This role will assist all members enhance their professionalism skills and knowledge. Directors shall recruit, train and mentor chairpersons of committees.

 

The Director of Training shall report to the Vice President.

 

Additionally, the responsibilities of the Director of Training will include:

1. Responsible for fundraising $450 towards the organization

2. Drafting a vision for this role;

3. Outlining goals to achieve during this term;

4. Provide trainings for leadership development opportunities;

5. Facilitate meetings with key external business and organizational leaders for growth opportunities;

6. Plan professional development opportunities through workshops;

7. One (1) training per quarter growing our members.

8. Facilitate and drive initiatives towards skill building events/competitions.

9. Empower Board member(s) to achieve their individual goals;

10. Communicate effectively and reply within 24 hours;

11. Efficient use of others’ time;

12. Dedicate five (5) hours per week to this organization;

13. Have items/accomplishments/information to report at every Board of Directors meeting; and

14. Any additional requests or assignments made by the President.
     

The Director of Training shall oversee the implementation of the one (1) year plan as established by the Board of Directors. Directors shall recruit, train and mentor chairpersons of committees.