CHAMBER MISSION STATEMENT: Our job is to advocate, connect, educate, and champion
businesses in the North Jefferson community and, in doing so, strengthen the communities we
serve.

The North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is looking for board members who are genuinely invested in the success of our business community and the future of North Jefferson.

An ideal board member is a leader who is engaged, dependable, collaborative, and willing to contribute their time, perspective, relationships, and talents to help move the Chamber forward. We are looking for individuals who understand that board service requires looking beyond their own business, organization, or community and making decisions based on what best serves the Chamber, its membership, and the region as a whole.

Strong board members bring their individual experience and expertise to the table while remaining open to different perspectives. They think strategically, ask thoughtful questions, support collective decisions, maintain confidentiality when appropriate, and understand the importance of good governance. They are willing to make introductions, support Chamber programs and events, identify opportunities, and step in when their knowledge or connections can make a difference.

We value board members who can see the bigger picture. As the Chamber continues to grow, we need leaders who are excited about what is possible for all of North Jefferson and who are willing to work alongside others to help make that vision a reality.

Most importantly, we are looking for people who believe in the Chamber’s mission to advocate, connect, educate, and champion our members—and who are ready to put that mission at the center of their board service.

Serving on the North Jefferson Chamber Board is more than holding a position. It is a commitment to thoughtful leadership, responsible governance, and helping shape the future of a growing organization and the business community it serves.

Job Duties

Serves a minimum of a 3-year term on the Board.

Accountable to the NJCOC Board of Directors.

Attends Board meetings and as many other official NJCOC meetings and functions as
reasonably possible. The Board meets no less than 6 times per year at an agreed upon
date and time. Meetings typically last 1.5 hours. Additional meetings may be called as
needed.

Becomes familiar with NJCOC policies, procedures, positions, By-Laws, Employee
Handbook and other documents as needed so that the Board member can be an informed
representative of the NJCOC.

Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in the NJCOC’s committee work.

Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on
time.

Stays informed about NJCOC matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and
reviews and comments on minutes and reports.

Attends the Annual Meeting where the Board will be ceremonially sworn in.

Attends the annual Board Retreat/planning session. Participate in the development,
adoption, and implementation of the annual program of work.

Reviews all Board materials/recommendations, in advance of the discussion, so that he or
she can help the Board make effective and timely decisions.

Communicates with the membership to inform them of Board actions and NJCOC
programs.

Acts as a resource for the Board in defining opportunities and/or problems within the
membership and business community that need to be brought to the attention of the
Board.

Builds a collegial working relationship with other NJCOC members or committee
members that contributes to consensus.

Participates in the membership recruitment of the NJCOC.

Participates in networking and membership retention of the NJCOC.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 28, 2026