Job Application - Greater Omaha Chamber Of Commerce

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Spur investment in and drive high-value, inclusive development in the urban core through existing business growth and expansion as well as attraction of new developments and businesses to the core.  Lead the Urban Core committee to facilitate the implementation of the Urban Core Strategic Plan. Support the development and expansion of multimodal transportation infrastructure within the core.

Starting Wage: $55,000

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Prepare responses to New-to Market RFI’s and manage that sales process as needed.

2.    Assists with Chamber events as requested.

3.    Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed should be representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and related work experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years relevant or transferrable experience

Other Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in politics and government. 
• Extensive knowledge of the metropolitan Omaha community. 
• Extensive knowledge of urban development policy and best practices.
• Knowledge of the political landscape on the local, state, and federal levels.
• Knowledge of the mechanism of government at local, state and federal levels. 
• Extensive need for problem solving skills, organizational skills and communication skills. 
• Ability to work with limited supervision. 
• Flexibility in work hours to include early mornings, evenings and weekends. 
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations, including the Chamber’s Omaha office and the meeting locations of the various councils and committees required by the position. 
• Ability to provide own transportation. 

Physical Demands

Typical office environment

The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and others.  This list is not exhaustive. The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.