Career Opportunities

Dolores Chamber of Commerce 

Chamber Director - Position Announcement 

 

Are you interested in collaborating and promoting local and small business in Dolores, Colorado? Do you have experience in non-profit organizations or entertainment/economic development? 

 

Dolores Chamber of Commerce is looking for a creative and energized individual to fill the role of Chamber Director of Dolores Colorado Chamber of Commerce. We are searching for someone who lives near Dolores and is seriously invested in this region. The role of director will have a direct impact on Dolores when it comes to supporting the mission of the Chamber and promoting small business. 

 

The following is a description of responsibilities of the Dolores Chamber of Commerce Director position. 

 

We seek a motivated, team oriented and passionate individual to lead the organization's strategic vision, manage day to day operations and serve as a primary advocate for local business members. 

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 40%

 

Membership & Retention: Drives member recruitment and retention by serving as an advocate for promoting small business through advertising, social media and seasonal events. 

 

Advocacy and Public Relations: Provide excellent customer service and act as the official spokesperson of the Chamber, advocating for business friendly policies and representing the organization in the public eye. 

 

Operational Management: supervise staff, manages daily operations, and ensures the organization is run efficiently. 

 

Community Outreach and Fundraising 20% 

 

Event Planning and Logistics: Scheduling, venue selection, obtaining permits,  and managing logistics for local gatherings. 

 

Volunteer/Vendor/Talent Coordination: Serve as a volunteer coordinator for scheduled events and schedule and commit to vendors, food trucks, and music entertainment. 

 

Marketing and Promotion: Promoting local culture and organizing events to increase foot traffic with prime motive to benefit local business.

 

 

Economic Development and Sponsorship Support 40% 

 

Business Support: Assist local business with resources, promotion, advertisement and serve as a catalyst for growth. 

 

Recruitment: Market the town to potential new business or customers through website information and social events. 

 

Community Liaison: Act as a connector for the public sector, local government and the private sector. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Energized and community focused 

• Leadership and communication skills 

• Event planning and budget management experience 

 

Skills and Desired Attributes: 

• Technical proficiency skills including website software and administration, marketing and social media promotion. 

• A chamber or other nonprofit executive with hands on bookkeeping, budgeting and social media experience

• Proficiency in website building, QuickBooks, Canva, WordPress and Microsoft Office/One Drive software

• Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours, as meetings and events demand

• Understanding of Municipal operations and being able to easily communicate and maintain a positive relationship with Town Board and Town Employees. 

 

Other Expectations and Duties: 

• Attend monthly Dolores Chamber Board meetings and work with the President to help create the agenda.

• Complete records on memberships 

• Man the visitor center 

• Monthly check in with all current members of the Chamber

• Communicate with Chamber President regularly 

• Serve as the primary contact for all Chamber correspondence, including email and written communications.

• Apply for grants and seek diverse revenue sources (Montezuma County Lodger’s Tax Grant Q1)

 

Structure and Compensation: 

• Part time, 20 hours/week

• Annual salary: 31k 

• Paid once monthly 

• Holiday Break 3 weeks through New Years Day 

• To apply please send the following to (email) by 5p Monday April 6th 2026. 

• Please email a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and resume with three professional references with contact information. 

* Dolores Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to close the position prior to the above date.