Christian County Chamber of Commerce
Director of Military Affairs
Reports to: President/CEO, Christian County Chamber of Commerce
Overview: The Director of Military Affairs is responsible for setting the course for, supervising and directing all aspects of Military Affairs, along with the Military Affairs Advisory Board, and
Chamber President. The Director of Military Affairs will ensure a strong relationship between
Christian County and Fort Campbell, advocate at the local, state and federal levels for policy that betters the lives of our military families, organize and execute events and fundraisers to help support the program of work, market our community as a military friendly community and retain & recruit military families to Christian County.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Military Affairs shall:
1) Work closely with President/CEO to form and/or execute objectives for the Military
Affairs Program.
2) Keep Military Affairs Advisory Committee and Military Affairs Committee (MAC) informed on issues and initiatives of the program, plan and execute all related meetings.
3) Develop, maintain, monitor and control MAC budget.
4) Develop and execute a marketing strategy to inform current and future military families about our region.
5) Ensure program is fully funded and that sponsorship revenues for Military Affairs are collected in accordance with the approved budget.
6) Represent the Chamber and community at functions/ceremonies at Fort Campbell and in the community as directed by the President/CEO.
7) Organize the implementation of legislative activities which include trips to Frankfort
& Washington D.C.
8) Research and stay on top of any current or future legislation that could impact Fort
Campbell or military families.
9) Connect Points of Contacts with various transition organizations and assist with connecting transitioning soldiers and spouses to jobs in the community.
10) Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors and/or the Chamber President/CEO.
Employment Standards
Bachelorâs degree in related field preferred. Candidate must have exceptional communications skills and the ability to interact well with others, orally and in writing
Candidate must experience with fundraising. Knowledge of military preferred .* Candidates must possess a passion for recruiting military families to our community to live, work, shop and enjoy. Candidates should have experience with legislative or regulatory groups, be familiar with military issues and be able to provide solutions and recommendations about how to attract military families to our community. Candidate must be diplomatic, articulate, and concise. Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours when needed and have strong computer skills, with Microsoft Office programs, Internet, and e-mail. Candidate must be a resident of Christian County, Kentucky*. Candidate must have a valid driverâs license and provide own transportation.
Job Type: Full-time
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