President & CEO For Hotel Council of San Francisco In San Francisco

The Hotel Council of San Francisco is looking for a President & CEO who thrives in a membership-driven organization and genuinely enjoys leading an association in achieving its advocacy goals. The leader we are seeking will also be successful at building relationships with elected officials, City departments, and other associations all to ensure the hotel industry thrives. This position is full-time and based in our office on Union Square.

The Hotel Council of San Francisco was established in 1987 as a non-profit organization to represent all segments of the lodging industry and serves as the voice of the Hotel Industry. Our membership roster includes San Francisco’s leading hotels of all sizes, in addition to Allied Members, who are the major suppliers to these properties.

Position Summary:

The President & CEO is the chief staff executive for the Hotel Council of San Francisco. The executive is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the strategic and financial plans for the organization as well as managing staff and contractors who work for the Council. In leading an organization whose primary role is advocacy, the President & CEO must possess exceptional skills in the areas of government relations, public affairs, media relations, marketing, and community relations. The position reports to the Chair of the Board and ultimately supports the officers and the Board of Directors.

President & CEO

• Key Focus: Advocacy and Leadership of Organization

Including:

• Board Relations and Strategic Direction
• Public Affairs and Media Relations
• Industry and Community Relations
• Financial Management
• Staff Management

Essential Job Functions:

· Works with the Board of Directors to fulfill the organization’s mission and goals.

· Responsible for communicating effectively with the board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

· Lead and direct government and public affairs through strong relationships with the Mayor of San Francisco, the Board of Supervisors, and City agencies and departments.

· Define and execute the Public Affairs approach and strategy. Attend/testify at appropriate public hearings and speak on behalf of members and industry.

· Responsible for developing, presenting, and delivering the financial goals for the organization through managing P/L activities and partnering with the Council’s accounting and finances contractor.

· Ensure membership and marketing goals have been achieved that support the mission and financial health of the organization.

· Direct the communications strategy for the organization and manage the public relations contractor working externally with the media.

· Serve as the media spokesperson for the Hotel Industry on interviews agreed upon from the recommendations of the Council’s public relations contractor.

· Responsible for the effective administration of the Council’s operations including the hiring and retention of competent staff.

· Partner with community organizations to ensure all industry-relevant information and programs are effectively communicated to our members.

· Plan, prep and manage Board of Directors meetings and direct committee meeting development and implementation.

· Manage the Human Resources functions and administration of benefits including 401k programs.

Qualifications/Skills:

The requirements listed below are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Essential:

· Five or more years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, government affairs, or equivalent

· Significant experience leading an organization that has advocacy as a key component.

· Strong experience lobbying and elected officials and city departments, preferably locally in San Francisco

· Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting

· Exceptional transparent, collaborative skills with a high integrity leadership style

· Exceptional communications skills

· Strong public speaking and persuasive skills

· Established leader with a track record of leading teams and delivering goals

· Experience with the hotel and hospitality industry preferred.

· Experience with partnership development between public and non-profit organizations

· Exceptional diplomacy skills

· Ability to work independently

Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree Required: Preferably in Public Policy, Public Relations, Business, Hospitality, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary and paid benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401k.

Application process:

Applicants should send a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing how their background and interests relate to this position. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Email cover letter and resume with the subject line “President & CEO”

No phone calls, please

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location