Asian Chamber of Commerce Seeking President

Phone: 713-782-7222 | Fax: 713-782-8676 |  www.asianchamber-hou.org
6833 West Sam Houston Pkwy, Suite 206 Houston, Texas 77072
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
 
The Asian Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most influential ethnic chambers in Houston. We are open to all businesses and organizations, regardless of ethnicity. The Chamber was incorporated on June 20, 1990 as a Texas non-profit corporation and qualifies as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c) (6) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Houston is blessed with a diverse culture and the power of diversity can associate you with the city’s most influential people, groups, and companies. Our membership is comprised of small, medium, and big businesses from many different sectors.
 
OVERVIEW:
The President for the ACC will be responsible for the overall management of the organization.
Job Title: President
Accountability: Board of Directors
Direct Reports: Executive Committee of BOD & Board Chair
 
COMPENSATION: A competitive base salary commensurate to experience in addition to performance based bonuses. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Leadership: Provide leadership (1) in precisely defining and communicating of the ACC’s mission and vision to its membership and the community, (2) to ensure that the available resources are utilized effectively and (3) for strategic and operational leadership planning.
2) Operational Responsibilities: Provide direct management to achieve the ACC’s mission through strategic organizational planning.          
3) Financial and Legal Responsibilities: Provide the Board with sufficient information to make informed decisions. Ensure that the organization complies with all legal and contractual obligations.
4) Support Responsibilities: Work in close collaboration with and at the discretion of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Committees. Report regularly to the Board to keep them informed to ensure that the Board has all necessary information to meet its governance responsibilities.
5) Personnel: Manage the ACC office, including its staff, in accordance with internal policies and applicable law.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
A candidate for this position must:
  1. Demonstrate success in carrying out the above responsibilities and those outlined in the Job Description.
  2.  Obtain at least a Bachelor’s degree, although a graduate degree is preferred.
It is highly recommended that the candidate have:
  1. At least two (2) years experience in the management of a private or small business,
  2. At least two (2) years experience in fundraising for a non-profit community based organization,
  3. Prior experience in the management of organization volunteers.
 
Those who are interested are invited to submit résumés to: search@asianchamber-hou.org
Note that faxes or hard copies of resumes will not be accepted for consideration.