Position Title: Executive Director (ED) 

Reports to: LAGLCC Board of Directors

Supervises: Operations Manager, Events Coordinator, and Volunteers 

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive and administrative leader of the Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC). The ED is responsible for executing the Board of Directors' strategic vision, leading staff, managing daily operations, strengthening relationships with members and partners, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Chamber.

Working closely with the Board, committees, staff, and community partners, the Executive Director oversees organizational operations, financial stewardship, membership growth, strategic partnerships, and organizational performance while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and member-focused culture.

The Executive Director serves as the Chamber's primary spokesperson and ambassador, representing the organization throughout the Greater Los Angeles business community and ensuring the Chamber advances its mission of promoting the success of LGBTQ+ and allied businesses through education, networking, advocacy, and economic development.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

• Execute the Board-approved strategic plan and annual organizational priorities.
• Lead and supervise Chamber staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing workplace culture.
• Establish organizational goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Ensure staff, committees, and volunteers work together effectively to accomplish Chamber objectives.
• Develop and maintain operational systems, policies, and procedures that improve organizational effectiveness.

Board & Governance

• Serve as the primary liaison between staff and the Board of Directors.
• Support the Board, Executive Committee, and standing committees in accomplishing organizational goals.
• Prepare board meeting agendas, reports, dashboards, and supporting materials.
• Provide recommendations to the Board regarding organizational priorities, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure the Chamber operates in compliance with its bylaws, Board policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing a 501(c)(6) organization.

Financial & Organizational Stewardship

• Partner with the Finance Committee and Treasurer to develop and manage the annual operating budget.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and provide regular financial reporting to the Board.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, internal processes, and operational accountability are maintained.
• Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, insurance, and organizational compliance.
• Support the long-term financial sustainability of the Chamber through sound operational management.

Membership & Community Engagement

• Foster strong relationships with Chamber members, volunteers, community organizations, and strategic partners.
• Support membership recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives in collaboration with staff and the Membership Committee.
• Gather and evaluate member feedback to continuously improve Chamber programs and services.
• Represent the Chamber at networking events, business functions, and community meetings.

Strategic Partnerships & Revenue

• Lead the Chamber's strategy for non-dues revenue generation, including sponsorships, corporate partnerships, grants (where applicable), and strategic collaborations.
• Work collaboratively with the Corporate Partnerships Committee, Supplier Diversity Committee, and Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships Coordinator to cultivate and steward organizational partnerships.
• Support sponsorship development while ensuring sponsor commitments are fulfilled.

Programs & Events

• Provide strategic oversight of Chamber programs and events.
• Support staff and volunteers in delivering high-quality educational, networking, and signature events.
• Ensure organizational resources are allocated appropriately across Chamber programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using established metrics and member feedback.

Marketing & Communications

• Ensure consistent organizational messaging and brand representation.
• Serve as the Chamber's primary spokesperson with media, government officials, corporate partners, and the public.
• Support strategic communications that promote the Chamber's mission, impact, and member value.

External Relations & Advocacy

• Represent the Chamber with local, regional, and national organizations, including the NGLCC and allied chambers of commerce.
• Build relationships with elected officials, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Support Board-approved advocacy priorities and public policy initiatives affecting LGBTQ+ and allied businesses.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a chamber of commerce, nonprofit, membership organization, association, or comparable organization.
• Experience managing staff, volunteers, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong organizational leadership and relationship management skills.
• Experience overseeing budgets and organizational operations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and represent the Chamber professionally.
• Commitment to the mission of supporting LGBTQ+ and allied businesses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience with membership organizations or chambers of commerce.
• Experience with ChamberMaster or similar association management software.
• Experience with fundraising, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, or business development.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management and governance.
• Experience working with volunteer boards and committees.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Successful execution of the Board's strategic priorities.
• Organizational financial health and sustainability.
• Membership growth, engagement, and retention.
• Growth in sponsorship and partnership revenue.
• Staff performance and organizational culture.
• Successful execution of Chamber programs and events.
• Board satisfaction with communication, reporting, and operational leadership.
• Strengthened relationships with members, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.

Compensation

This position is paid at $60/hr and is anticipated to work approximately 20 hrs weekly to start, with the potential to increase to full-time hours.

This position is also eligible for commissions. Commissions will be awarded after the organization reaches a 25% increase in financial savings from the ED’s start date (i.e., $100,000 in bank; trigger for commission is reaching $125,000 in the bank account). From that time, the ED will receive 10% of generated revenue beyond the trigger level.

PTO & Paid Holidays

The LAGLCC is pleased to offer you 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year. We ask that you give the board advance notice of any vacation you plan to take off at least a week ahead of time to plan for operations to be planned in your absence. In addition to your vacation, you will have the following holidays off every year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• National Indigenous People’s Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Application Instructions

In addition to your Resume/CV, please include a page with your answers to the following questions:

1. Please briefly describe your professional background and the experience you believe is most relevant to serving as Executive Director of the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.
2. Why are you interested in serving as the LA LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director?
3. Describe how you balance competing priorities when you have limited resources. How do you determine where to focus your time and attention?
4. Tell us about the largest budget you have been responsible for managing.
5. What opportunities do you see for an LGBTQ+ Chamber to create greater value for its members and the broader Los Angeles business community?
6. Share an example of when you’ve helped generate revenue for an organization. How did you accomplish that?
7. Is there anything else you would like the hiring committee to know about your experience, leadership, or interest in this position?
8. Please provide the names, titles, organizations, and contact information for three professional references who can speak to your leadership, communication, organizational, and/or management abilities.