Association Job Openings

AE job openings updated twice weekly (every Monday and Wednesday). Jobs can be posted free of charge for four consecutive weeks. To place an ad, call Debra Jordan at 312/329-8304 or e-mail djordan@realtors.org

• Executive Vice President, Big Bear, CA
• Chief Executive Officer, Maine
• Association Executive, Yuma, AZ
• Association Executive, Colonial Heights, VA
• Political Field Representative, Lynchburg/Lexington, VA
• Marketing & Communications Specialist, Charlottesville, VA
• Chief Executive Officer, St. Louis, MO
• Association Administrative Position, Burbank, CA
• Director of Government Affairs, Northwest FL
• Administrative Services Coordinator, SIOR
• Director of Government Affairs, San Diego, CA
• Association Executive, Gresham, Oregon
• Communications Director, San Antonio, TX
• Meetings and Affiliate/Sponsor Relations Manager, MO
• Director, Local Board and NAR Relations, Missouri

Executive Vice President

Big Bear Association of REALTORS®
Big Bear, CA

The Big Bear Association of REALTORS® is seeking an Executive Vice President for their association servicing approximately 250 members.

The position will oversee the administration of the Association, Multiple Listing Service operation, staff and will report to the elected President and Board of Directors. The following are preferred qualifications: Real Estate knowledge or experience a plus; management experience; knowledge of budgets, financials and Quickbooks; technology/computer skills including Microsoft Office; possess good written, verbal and interpersonal skills and personal characteristics such as leadership, judgment, integrity and vision. Travel required.

Job description available upon request.
To apply for the AE Position, send resume to aeposition1@gmail.com
No phone calls please
The deadline to submit is March 15, 2012

Chief Executive Officer

Maine Association of REALTORS®
(and surrounding Associations and related Councils)
Maine

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Executive to lead a State Association and support its councils and surrounding associations.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

1. Ability to work closely with leadership in developing and implementing the Association’s strategic plan;
2. Prepare annual budget for leadership review; manage budget within guidelines
3. Keep abreast of issues related to the real estate industry; recommend initiatives to address relevant issues;
4. Effectively manage financial and human resources
5. Advocate the association’s regulatory and legislative issues to external constituencies

Individual must have excellent time, project management, and communications skills. Effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously is critical. Experience with oversight of a multiple listing service (MLS) is preferred.

Ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years Association management experience. RCE/CAE designation is a plus. Submit resume and salary requirements to hrcjobs@realtors.org. Resume deadline is February 29, 2012.

Association Executive

Yuma Association of REALTORS® (AZ)
Yuma, AZ

Real estate association of over 300 members seeks a self-starter to collaborate with its leadership to recommend and implement innovative programs and services for its members. Excellent oral and written communication skills required to promote Association benefits and be the association’s spokesperson. Candidates should demonstrate experience with social media and proven track record of generating successful non-dues revenue programs.

Minimum 5 years management and financial experience required; knowledge of real estate industry is a plus. Travel to national and regional meetings is a must. Medical coverage currently is not offered, other benefits are available. Submit resume and salary requirements to hrconnection@realtors.org no later than February 26, 2012. EOE

Association Executive

Southside VA Association of REALTORS®
Colonial Heights, VA

500-member business trade association in Colonial Heights, VA seeks chief staff executive with demonstrated organizational management, communications and leadership skills. Responsible to elected president and Board of Directors for effective execution of the affairs of the Association. Supervises two staffers. Salary range $35,000-$55,000, depending on experience. Please submit COVER LETTER AND RESUME’ to SVAR Search, c/o VAR, 10231 Telegraph Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059 or email HR@VARealtor.com. Application deadline: February 10, 2012, 5:00pm EST.

Political Field Representative / Southwest Virginia

Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR)
Lynchburg/Lexington, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Virginia Association of Realtors® (VAR) seeks a Political Field Representative who will be based in-region to assist and grow local REALTOR® grassroots governmental affairs activities, including planning and assisting in implementing political strategy through grassroots involvement and PAC fundraising, legislative education and involvement, communications, and coordination with VAR.

The Southwest Region roughly encompasses Lynchburg and west, Lexington and south.

OBJECTIVES:

• Reinforcing the REALTOR® organization’s central value proposition to members at the local level
• Enhancing member grassroots involvement in both local and state elections, as well as in public policy issues and VAR lobbying efforts.
• Creating invaluable relationships with members to benefit local associations of REALTORS® and VAR.
• Enabling VAR to disseminate information more rapidly and mobilize our members more effectively.
• Assisting VAR in relationship management with members of the General Assembly in-district.
• Providing a powerful resource to assist local associations in awareness on local policy issues, informing members and assisting with RPAC fundraising and spending.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-plus years of professional experience, preferably in a fundraising and/or political operations.
• Must provide own means of transportation. Daily travel throughout the assigned territory is required; travel expenses reimbursed by VAR
• Would be required several times per year to be available for overnight travel, including multiple nights, to VAR, and to state and national meetings and functions.

Field Reps would reside in-region and would work out of home office. VAR provides a benefits package including health, dental and 401k options; no relocation package would be provided.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume and salary requirements no later than February 17, 2012 via e-mail to HR@VARealtor.com.

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS®
Charlottesville, VA

The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® is looking for an association professional to join our team as our Marketing & Communications Specialist. The ideal candidate is an energetic and creative team player who will design and implement marketing plans, create, design and maintain print and social media member communications and assemble news releases and statistical reports. Strong writing skills and experience managing social media coordination highly desirable. Related degree or equivalent work experience required. Competitive Salary and excellent benefits. Submit resume, writing sample and salary requirements to resume@caar.com. No phone calls, please.

St. Louis REALTOR® Association seeks CEO

The St Louis Association of REALTORS® (SLAR) is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Headquartered in St Louis, MO, the Association serves 7,000 members.

Prime candidates should have at least 5 years of REALTOR® Association executive level management experience. Experience with an organization of 12+ employees and $2M+ budget desired.

The candidate must have excellent people skills, strategic thinking and tactical abilities, an understanding of technology, strong communications skills – writing and speaking, effectively manage and energize staff, political insight – internal and external, and a track record of working with volunteers. Proven personal characteristics such as leadership, judgment, integrity, and vision are necessary.

Competitive compensation with attractive executive benefits will be negotiated for exceptional candidates. If interested, please respond, in confidence, with a resume to Jerry Matthews by February 15th at SLAR@JerryMatthews.com or by fax at 407-264-8787. Phone contact is 407-876-1495 and text 407-963-7720.

Association Administrative Position: Full Time

Burbank Association of REALTORS®
Burbank, CA

Duties include MLS and member services, committee recording secretarial work, communications including blast email and newsletter. Must know Rappattoni, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, to be trained to update website and Professional Standards Administration.

Interested applicants should email resumes to Brian Paul at Brian.Paul@burbankrealtors.org.

Director of Government Affairs

The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® is looking for a Director of Government Affairs who can plan, direct and coordinate all Government Affairs and RPAC activities for the Association.

The ideal candidate will have a history of building relationships, have a familiarity with NAR’s suite of “MyRealtorParty” services and have RPAC fundraising experience. Grant writing experience/success is also desired but not mandatory. The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® spans several counties across Northwest Florida and includes multiple municipalities, County Commissions, House Districts, Senate Districts and Congressional Districts. Interested applicants should send email resumes to Cliff Long at governmentaffairs@ecaor.com . No phone inquiries please at this time.

The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® (ECAR) is located in sunny Northwest Florida. With a diverse economy featuring miles of sugar-white sand beaches, several military bases and vast lands reserved for eco-tourism, hunting and fishing, Northwest Florida is one of Americas most popular travel destinations. Take a few moments to learn more about Northwest Florida and The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors®.

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)

Administrative Services Coordinator

This position supports the Director of Administration and Executive Office.

Administration

• Provides a wide variety of administrative support functions for the Director of Administration
• Generates electronic copies of all signed contracts and maintains contract files
• Composes material for solicitation of nominees for SIOR Distinguished Service Award and Presidents Community Service Award; collects submissions for the awards and prepares nominee material for transmission to selection committee.
• Reviews, scans and codes vendor invoices and officer expense reports for processing by outsourced accounts payable vendor
• Collects submissions for NAR committee appointments
• Compiles materials for Spring and Fall World Conferences, including officer daily schedule and notebooks; compiles materials for various other meetings.
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Executive Office Support

• Composes correspondence for the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Director of Administration
• Updates and maintains SIOR Operating Manual
• Updates Policy Manual based on Board decisions
• Maintains chronological e-file of Board motions
• Works with Director of Administration to set up EVP international travel appointments; prepares spreadsheets, badges and other materials for international appointments and meetings; assists with EVP travel arrangements and prepares travel folder

Committee Support

• Prepares materials for Board of Directors, Nominating Committee, Professional Standards Committee and Past Presidents Advisory Council
• Professional Standards Committee: organizes materials for professional standards ethics and mediation grievance review panels and hearings; assists with preparation of materials and logistics for hearings
• Nominating Committee: updates candidate questionnaires and maintains candidate spreadsheets; generates e-copies of candidate applications; prepares materials for Nominating Committee, including candidate interview schedule

General Office Support

• Receives office visitors and deliveries; routes incoming phone calls and responds to member/customer service inquiries about SIOR services and publications; fills general information requests whenever possible; enters publications orders in database
• Distributes daily mail; orders office supplies, stationery and business cards and serves as primary contact for vendors including FedEx, UPS, Staples and Guernsey Office Products; organizes and stores supplies; researches and resolves billing issues with vendors
• Places service calls for repair of office equipment and submits service requests to property management office for general office maintenance
• Accounting: Maintains check log (of incoming check payments); distributes checks to appropriate staff for internal processing; logs and prepares checks for fed ex to SIOR Lockbox or for bank deposit, and handles bank deposit of checks as needed.
• Maintains and submits employee timesheet records to NAR
• Assists with administration of Kastle Keycard system
• Other general office support and accounting functions (handles shipments, assistance with mailings, etc.) as assigned.

Educational Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred
• Minimum of two years of administrative experience

Specific Skills and Abilities

• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, including advanced proficiency in Word and Excel
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to respond to members and general public in knowledgeable, courteous and professional manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work with other staff members in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Experience with a membership organization and membership database entry a plus

To apply, send your resume via: vantevil@sior.com.

Director of Government Affairs

The San Diego Association of REALTORS® is looking for an experienced Director of Government Affairs who can plan, direct and coordinates all activities of the Government Affairs Department for the Association.

The ideal candidate will research, monitor, and provide policy briefings on issues, actions, and activities of the City of San Diego, The County of San Diego, SANDAG, the San Diego Housing Commission, and related regional agencies. Facilitates in the establishment of short and long-range association legislative goals and priorities for legislative support for the association.

Association Executive

East Metro Association of Realtors
Gresham, Oregon

Association Executive for 700 member East Metro Association of Realtors in Gresham, Oregon. Currently supported by AE and 1 office manager. Salary range 38,500 – 43,500 plus selected benefits. See job description, performance standards and application requirements at www.emaroregon.com.

Communications Director

The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to fill the position of Communications Director. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating association’s communications, marketing and public relations efforts.
• Writing press releases/articles
• Responsible for association’s website, publications, and social media efforts.
• Monitors real estate related news sites
• Serves as a staff liaison to several key association committees. Responsible for the minutes of committees.
• Attends events as assigned and is responsible for photos.
• Works closely with PR firm and with various media to coordinate and organizes media relations and opportunities for the association and leadership.
• Supervises Staff

The successful candidate will have experience that demonstrates the ability to fulfill the job description. In addition, they will have experience with video production, working with website content management systems, Photoshop, InDesign, Apple products and Microsoft office to name a few. Bachelor’s degree in related field a must. REALTOR Association experience preferred. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to: employment@sabor.com. (only complete submissions will be considered).

Meetings and Affiliate/Sponsor Relations Manager

The Missouri Association of REALTORS® (MAR) is seeking a dynamic professional to plan and coordinate all MAR meetings as well as develop and implement a new Affiliate and Sponsorship Program for the benefit of Missouri REALTORS®.

Primary responsibilities include:

Meeting Planning: Reporting to the Director, Operations and Meetings:

• Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to assist in future site selection and assisting in negotiations for the same
• Arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor to meet the expectations of attending MAR members.
• Coordinate with MAR staff on room layouts for each event.
• Manage rooming lists for MAR staff and leadership to ensure all attendees’ needs are met
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
• Assist with managing on-site production as necessary.
• Manage production of name tags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
• Close out all events as required.
• Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports to management for each event including final P&L.
• Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting.

Affiliate Relations: Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications:

• Working with members and other MAR stakeholders, conduct market research, develop strategy and plan for the launch of an MAR Affiliate and Sponsorship program in order to generate substantial non-dues revenue.
• Utilize a consultative sales process to meet with corporate clients, identifying key decision makers, to learn their business objectives as the basis for structuring a mutually beneficial level of participation as a MAR Affiliate and/or Sponsor.
• Identify new sponsorship offerings and other expansion opportunities for MAR by establishing strategically important relationships with corporate and non-profit entities.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research, insights and intelligence.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations to new prospects by phone and in-person.
• Prioritize and manage all business opportunities to maximize sales volumes.
• Work and coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure proper sponsorship fulfillment.
• Collaborate on expense and revenue budget development for the program

Qualifications: The successful candidate will (a) be highly organized and detail oriented; (b) have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; (c) have an exceptional work ethic, high level of enthusiasm and motivation; (d) be able to handle multiple projects concurrently; and (e) possess strong sales and presentation skills. Strong computer, written and oral communications skills are essential. Bachelor’s degree is required. CMP Preferred. No relocation.

To apply, send your resume with cover letter to hire@morealtor.com.

MAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Director, Local Board and NAR Relations

Missouri Association of REALTORS® (MAR)

The Missouri Association of REALTORS® (MAR) is seeking a dynamic professional to work with association executives at local REALTOR Boards in Missouri as well as with staff at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to foster a more productive relationship between the various organizations for the benefit of Missouri REALTORS®.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Acting as MAR’s day-to-day point of contact with local Board/Association Executives (AEs). Through the development of a close working relationship with local AEs, understanding local issues and proactively working to assist local AEs in delivering value to the member through communication and implementation of both MAR and NAR programs and services. Engaging other MAR staff when necessary to assure delivery of the MAR/NAR value proposition to local Boards/Associations.
• Assisting local Board/Association staff and/or legal counsel to assure compliance with NAR policies and procedures and the proper interpretation of policies and procedures for application and enforcement.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of MAR and NAR programs and services. Keeping abreast of all information provided by NAR and working with MAR Communications Department to assure that information is delivered to local AEs as well as appropriate MAR staff.
• On behalf of MAR and its volunteer leaders, coordinating MAR activities at a NAR and Regional level.

This is a highly visible position within the organization requiring a high degree of professionalism. Must be able to travel extensively within Missouri, with some regional and national travel.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have (a) association management experience, preferably in the REALTOR association; (b) excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; (c) an exceptional work ethic, high level of enthusiasm and motivation, be detail oriented, and able to handle multiple projects concurrently. Strong computer, written and oral communications skills are essential. Bachelor’s degree is required. No relocation.

To apply, send your resume with cover letter to hire@morealtor.com.

MAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer