Senior Director, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiatives

Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is looking to hire a full-time Senior Director, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiatives. Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Do you understand the Detroit Region's business community? Do you want to work for a nonprofit that offers growth opportunities? If so, please read on.

This position offers a competitive salary. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer business mileage reimbursement and a hybrid work environment that allows you to work from home. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

About Detroit Regional Chamber

Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, our mission is to create a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. We lead a robust economic development strategy and meet with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and our employees are the best at helping us to reach that goal.

The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace five years! In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, a diverse benefits package, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.

Position Summary

In this position, you'll serve as the public-facing leader of the Chamber's established Leadership Detroit program. As the leader, you'll develop relevant and compelling program content and speakers, generate sponsorship leads, cultivate relationships with leaders from business, government, media and philanthropy. You'll use your professionalism and strong communication skills to handle the all the aspects of this diverse and demanding job.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION INITIAITIVES

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 10-15 years' experience in community relations, economic development, or relevant area
• Experience creating content for programs or events that align with business, public policy, economic development
• Must have existing relationships with seasoned leaders and up and coming leaders
• Proven experience in cultivating relationships and creating "buy-in" among stakeholders and organizations
• Excellent network building and multi-tasking skills needed
  
  

Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Can you work autonomously while managing several projects? Do you have strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills?

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time and typically works Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. There are opportunities to work from home. Must have flexibility to attend early morning and later evening meeting and events.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you.

The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: 48226