Company: Irvine Chamber of Commerce
Position: Vice President of Economic Development
Job Post Date: May 1, 2009
Application Deadline: July 1, 2009

THE CANDIDATE:
The Vice President Economic Development of the Irvine Chamber of Commerce is responsible for planning and implementing the Chamber's economic development program that serves as the primary marketing vehicle for the City of Irvine. Specifically, he/she is responsible for managing all of the Chamber's activities involving business attraction, retention and expansion, as well as tourism and international programs.

A suitable candidate for this high profile position in the community will have experience in strategic planning and consensus building among community stakeholders with regard to economic development. He/She will manage a budget of more than $1 million, most of which is derived from a Hospitality Improvement District occupancy tax. The Vice President of Economic Development reports to the President/C.E.O. and supervises two administrative staff.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years of past success in an executive level leadership capacity in an economic or community development non-profit organization.
• Education requirement - Minimum of bachelor's degree in related field. Economic Development Certification desirable.
• An outgoing personality capable of building and maintaining effective personal relationships with members of city government, senior executives of businesses in Irvine or considering locating here, developers, the local hospitality industry and community leaders.
• Sound understanding of economic development-related legislative and regulatory issues.
• Professional experience in public relations, media relations and public speaking.
• Experience in managing outside public relations and advertising agencies.
• An executive mind, capable of looking at the "big picture," absorbing information quickly, thinking broadly, analyzing thoroughly, and acting decisively.
• A history of unwavering personal and professional integrity.
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must complete and submit the application package which may be found online at www.irvinechamber.com/newsletters/VPEconDev or which may be obtained by sending an e-mail to execasst@irvinechamber.com. Please do not call or visit the Chamber. Candidates who are selected for interviews will be notified.

Download Application Packet: WORD Document

All materials should be sent to:

VP Economic Development Search Committee
c/o Jessica Welch
Irvine Chamber of Commerce
2485 McCabe Way, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92614

Or, applications may be emailed to: execasst@irvinechamber.com