Overview

Excellent virtual opportunity with a vibrant organization. North Essex Chamber of Commerce (NECC) provides business services in Essex County, New Jersey. NECC is seeking an energetic, outgoing and dedicated Director of Membership to further our mission of supporting area businesses and engaging with the business community.

The Director of Membership acts as a Chamber representative along with Board members and is responsible for signing up new members and retaining existing members. This individual will be expected to engage with members and business across our region. Ideal for a “people” person.

Essential Knowledge

The Director of Membership must be able to gain knowledge in:

  • The business landscape in Essex County, NJ and surrounding areas.
  • The interests and motivations of business owners and managers.
  • How businesses, particularly small businesses, work.
  • Local markets in our region.
  • The workings and governance of not-for-profit organizations.

Necessary Abilities

  1. This position requires an individual who is outgoing, and who can easily engage with business owners and managers.
  2. Someone who can easily develop relationships and can become well connected in the area.
  3. The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable engaging with NECC members.
  4. The Director is someone who will embrace Chamber messaging and would be at ease talking about the value of NECC
  5. The Director of Membership must be able to work effectively with a team.

Tagged as: business development, networking, organized, self motivated

About

The North Essex Chamber is the official Chamber of Commerce for 9 towns in northern New Jersey: Montclair, Verona, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Roseland and Fairfield but draws businesses from Northern NJ and beyond. The North Essex Chamber facilitates sustainable economic growth and advocates a pro-business climate for our members to the benefit of both businesses and residents in the region.

Qualifications

Required Skills To perform the job successfully, the candidate should demonstrate that they are: Self-motivated individual. Highly organized worker. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. At ease using membership or CRM applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills.