Costa Mesa Business Alliance Aka Chamber of Commerce

President

Costa Mesa Business Alliance aka Chamber of Commerce

Costa Mesa, CA

Application Close Date: May 2, 2014

Commerce & Culture:

Costa Mesa's local economy relies heavily on retail and services. The single largest center of commercial activity is South Coast Plaza, a shopping center noted for its architecture and size. The volume of sales generated by South Coast Plaza, on the strength of 250 stores, places it among the highest volume regional shopping centers in the nation. It generates more than $1.5 billion dollars per year. Some manufacturing activity also takes place in the city, mostly in the industrial, southwestern quarter, which is home to a number of electronics, pharmaceuticals and plastics firms.

The commercial district surrounding South Coast Plaza, which contains parts of northern Costa Mesa and southern Santa Ana, is called South Coast Metro.

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory Theater are based in the city. A local newspaper, the Daily Pilot, is owned, operated, and printed by the Los Angeles Times. Ceradyne, El Pollo Loco, Emulex, Hurley, RVCA, L-R-G, the Trinity Broadcasting Network, and Volcom are among the businesses headquartered in Costa Mesa.

Costa Mesa offers 26 parks, a municipal golf course, 26 public schools and 2 libraries. It is also home to the Orange County Fairgrounds, which hosts one of the largest fairs in California, the Orange County Fair, and each July. The Fair receives more than one million visitors each year. Adjacent to the Fairgrounds is the Pacific Amphitheater, which has hosted acts such as Madonna, Bill Cosby, Jessica Simpson, Steppenwolf, Kelly Clarkson and many more.

The Chamber is led by a 15-member Board of Directors representing diverse industry, interest and viewpoints in our community.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is seeking a president that will build a dynamic and progressive Chamber that will expand on and initiate programs and services that will support the needs of an evolving community. Our current President is retiring after 20+ years of service.

The following skills and characteristics are required:

 Bachelor’s Degree

 Innovative thinker  Diplomatic and politically savvy

 Communications: verbal, written and listening skills. Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.

 Demonstrated success in fund raising

 Financial/Management/Business experience

 Ability to gather and broker information to build consensus

 Track record of measurable outcome success

 Leadership skills including previous experience in garnering and motivating volunteers

 Flexible schedule

Salary will range from $50k to $60K depending on experience. This does not include a robust benefits package including retirement, insurance and a bonus structure.

Please send your resume to [email protected] 714-863-5739