Executive Director
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Job Opportunity: Executive Director
Are you a strategic, relationship-driven leader who thrives on building strong business communities?
Are you a strategic, relationship-driven leader who thrives on building strong business communities?
The Dryden District Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly capable and committed Executive Director to lead and grow our organization. This is a senior leadership role for a professional who brings focus, goal orientated follow-through, and a genuine passion for supporting local business.
About the Role
Being a non-profit organization, the Executive Director works closely with our membership of approx. 115+ members to advocate concerns, promote and grow the value of membership, build business connections, fundraising, and grant writing. While working with a board of directors you will be responsible for implementing the strategic plan, annual operating budget, planning and running events, basic marketing, hosting meetings, while maintaining day-to-day operations. You will work with our bookkeeper for monthly reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the Chamber publicly and advocate for business
- Grow and engage membership through proactive recruitment and retention strategies
- Generate non-dues revenue
- Plan, manage, and execute events, programs, and marketing initiatives
- Oversee financial operations, budgeting, grant applications, and work closely with the bookkeeper on monthly reporting
- Support staff, sub committees and volunteers as needed
- Report regularly to the Board of Directors and monthly board of directors meetings.
- Stay informed on legislative, economic, and industry trends impacting local businesses
- Maintain social media posts and keep website current
Qualifications
- Experience in a non-profit or membership-based organization, an asset
- Previous experience as Executive Director or business management, marketing manager and/ or sales manager.
- Proven ability to build relationships and close sales
- Proven understanding of how to work with a board, annual budget and Strat plan.
- Experience with Canva or similar program to create marketing branded items
- Experienced with Constant Contact, an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn accounting software
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Hold a valid Class G driver’s license, with own vehicle for use & proof of insurance.
Additional Details
Position Type: On-site, leadership role
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday–Thursday), with occasional pre-planned evening or weekend commitments.
Location: 61 King Street, Dryden, ON
Compensation: $30.00 per hour with 3 weeks paid vacation
Benefits: Available through a benefits application process for the successful candidate
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@drydenchamber.ca
Application deadline: Sunday, January 18, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.