The Albany, Georgia Area Chamber of Commerce, Albany Georgia is seeking an energetic, visionary leader to serve as the President of our progressive 1200 member business organization. 

The successful candidate will be a skilled motivator, communicator and listener with the “people skills” necessary to build meaningful working relationships with business and community leaders, government officials, Board of Directors, staff and chamber members.

The President of the Chamber will be a results-driven planner with the ability to think strategically, develop goals with action steps, implement the plan, and track progress. The President must possess a track record of sustained membership growth and retention as well as building innovative non-dues revenue producing programs, projects, and events. He/She should be able to develop and articulate a clear vision for the Chamber and Entrepreneurship to support economic and community development.

The selected individual should possess a disciplined thought process and decisive manner combined with a high degree of energy, engagement, and enthusiasm that can be communicated and instilled throughout the organization. 

EXPERIENCE

Experience as a Chamber President or in a senior leadership position in a successful public or private community development organization.  The candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years management and leadership experience and have earned a bachelor’s degree or possess equivalent experience.  Graduation from or current participation in the Institute for Organization Management will be given preference.

Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter, resume and salary history by electronic transmission no later than July 31, 2008 to:

            John McDuffie

            Chairman, President Search Committee

            Email:  jmcduffie@mjcpa.com