The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce serves the community of Edgewater on Chicagos north Side.

The area serviced by the Chamber is bounded by Sheridan Road to the east, Ravenswood to the West, Devon to the north and Foster to the south, except for the portion served by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Currently The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director operates within the policies formulated by the Board of Directors and the guidelines and workplans established by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors regarding the implementation of the policy which they establish. Specific duties for the Executive Director shall include but not be limited to: Managing the day to day administrative affairs of the Chamber including staff management. Completing the workplan assigned by the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Chicago. Assisting the treasurer in the execution of all financial affairs. Working with the chairpersons of the chambers committees to accomplish the objectives of those committees. Providing information about and processing all requests for economic development projects and assistance by businesses in the Chamber service area. Maintaining regular contact with member and non-member businesses in the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce service area. Working to recruit new members for the Chamber. Creating and managing fundraising events. The ability to write grant proposals and manage awarded grants. PC literate and familiar with Quickbooks, Word, Excel. Comfortable working with the Chamber web page and Constant Contact is a plus.

The ability to work closely with local elected officials and community groups including surrounding Chambers of Commerce is expected.

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce will offer a competitive salary & benefits for the most qualified candidate for this permanent, full-time position. Please contact the Chairman of the selection committee, Jim McHale at mchale62360@hotmail.com. * All resumes must be submitted by e-mail.