WANTED: president

ORGANIZATION Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

JOB DESCRIPTION Direct the chamber; manage finances and programs

MOST IMPORTANT TASK Foster strong relationships among members, community contacts and the board of directors

CREDENTIALS NEEDED Experience in leading a growing organization

SALARY Negotiable; former president made $67,791 in 2004

RECRUITER Phillips Oppenheim

DOWNSIDE Having to balance the needs of management and the community

UPSIDE Being at the helm during a time of rapid expansion

Founded
in 1918, the BCC is a membership-based nonprofit promoting commercial
growth and economic development in the borough. Former President
Kenneth Adams left at the end of 2006 to become chief executive of the
Business Council of New York State. Chief Operating Officer Mark
Kessler is serving as interim president.

— Kira Bindrim