Executive Director of the Kansas Chamber Education ...

Donu2019t miss this career opportunity with the premier business organization in the State of Kansas Executive Director of Kansas Chamber Educational Foundation Includes Title and Duties as Executive Director of Leadership Kansas, Kansas Manufacturing Council, Kansas Retail Council, and Kansas Military & Veterans Affairs Council. Reports to: President and CEO Position Summary: Executive Director of Kansas Chamber Educational Foundation will administer the scheduling and communications for the Education Foundation Board of Directors, the LK Board of Advisors, and the manufacturing, retail, and military councils. For Leadership Kansas: + Provides executive oversight of the Kansas Chamber Education Foundation, including compliance, reporting, budgeting, financial management, and strategic direction. + Leads all aspects of Leadership Kansas, including oversight of recruitment, nomination, application, and selection processes, alumni engagement, sponsor relations, and statewide visibility. + Ensures that Foundation Programs are impactful, relevant, and financially sustainable. + Traveling is required for 3-5 days per month with occasional overnight stays. + Provides strategic guidance and planning oversight to Statewide and Local Session Chairs and Alumni on program details. + Responsible for on-site session management, volunteer management, logistics and all related activities, including contracts, transportation, lodging coordination, printed materials, merchandise management, safety protocols, and run of show development. + Serves as primary staff liaison to the Kansas Chamber Education Foundation Board and the Leadership Kansas Board of Advisors, including preparation of agendas, reports, and financial updates. + Responsible for day-to-day administrative management of Leadership Kansas operations. For all organizations: + Coordinates with the Chamber events and communications team on all related publications and communications, including monthly newsletters, fundraising solicitations, website content, recognition materials, and media releases. + Contributes written content for newsletters and communications, plus photography of events for internal use on website and other communications. For Kansas Manufacturing Council and Retail Council: + Manage Advisory Board for each council, including planning and execution of 3 meetings annually per council + Service as primary liaison for National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and National Retail Federation (NRF) in Kansas + Represent the councils at industry-related functions and events across the state & country as needed. + Promote and attend any Chamber-hosted manufacturing events in coordination with the events team and work to create and implement an in-person day for Retail Council when applicable. Qualifications + Excellent knowledge of issues affecting Kansas and the business community. Candidate has strong understanding of the Leadership Kansas program. + This level of knowledge is normally acquired through a bacheloru2019s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Political Science or other closely related field, and a minimum of 5 yearsu2019 experience of successful sales, marketing, or foundation experience in intangible services to business owners or executives. + Demonstrated experience developing and managing program budgets and financial reporting. + Proven ability to manage complex, multi-day programs or events with detailed logistical coordination. + Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to operational detail. + Experience working with nonprofit boards and preparing governance materials. + Experience in fundraising, sponsorship development, or revenue growth preferred. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. + Ability to provide long-term strategy and ensuring operational execution. + Strong analytical skills + Ability to manage volunteers, community leaders, and cross-functional teams effectively. + Excellent interpersonal skills + Excellent writing and public speaking skills + Foundational knowledge of the State Chamber and its programs and operations + Strong ethics and positive attitude The job is based in Topeka and will include extensive travel in Kansas. Required to be in the office on Tuesdays and 4 other days per month, the rest of the time you will be able to work from home. Please apply with your resume, salary and benefit expectations. Call Tim or Shirley with Adecco 785-842-1515 for additional information. Donu2019t miss this career opportunity with the premier business organization in the State of Kansas Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Created: 2026-02-20