Overview 

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) is a not-for-profit organization that works to promote business development in Aurora. As Aurora’s leading business organization our primary focus is to advocate for business & community prosperity; and to provide a Toolkit of resources to support the growth and advancement of member businesses. 

Role

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is looking for individuals to join the Board of Directors. (This is a volunteer position.) The Board of Directors will support the work of the President & CEO and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by ACOC’s President, the Board/Chair relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. ACOC Board Members must be a member in good standing of the Chamber and will serve a two-year term. Board meetings will be held every month. A Board Member is expected to contribute up to five hours per month for meetings and participation.

Specific Board Member Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership, governance and oversight 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President as s/he develops and implements business plans
• Approve ACOC’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities 
• Assist the Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members who would bring needed skills and contacts to ACOC's mission 
• Serve in leadership positions or on committees and take on special assignments willingly and enthusiastically 
• Represent ACOC and all whom it serves to stakeholders; acting as ambassadors for the organization 
• Ensure ACOC's success by promoting the sale of tickets and corporate or event sponsorships to their business contacts within the community

Special consideration will be given to applicants in the fields of Manufacturing, Legal, HR, Government Relations and Marketing.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

To apply for this position please forward your resume or professional bio and a cover letter outlining why you would like to join the Chamber and what skills you will bring to the position, to: aurorachamber@aurorachamber.on.ca, EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION, for distribution to the selection committee by end of day Wednesday, July 9th, 2025. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Debra Wilson at d.wilson@aurorachamber.on.ca.