What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at Kent County Association of REALTORS®?
1) Position Summary:
The Executive Director is the chief staff executive responsible for assisting the association in achieving the leadership, vision, administration, and operational excellence of the Kent County Association of REALTORS® (KCAR), a not-for-profit mutual benefit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(6) serving roughly 500 members. As the sole employee, the E.D. is responsible for partnering with the Board to advance the association’s strategic priorities. The E.D. ensures KCAR remains a member-focused, financially stable, and community engaged organization—one that advances the professionalism of REALTORS®, protects private property rights, and strengthens the Kent County real estate industry. In this role, the E.D. is the Board’s strategic advisor, a community ambassador, and the liaison to local, state, and national REALTOR® organizations. As a working executive, the E.D. wears many hats, strategist, operator, diplomat, and peacekeeper, doing whatever the moment requires to keep the organization running smoothly and its members well served.
2) Job Responsibilities:
Board and governance leadership: Work closely with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors to oversee the functioning of the association.
Strategic planning and execution: Draft annual strategic plan for Board approval and ensure association activities remain consistent with the plan’s goals.
Financial management and budgeting: Draft annual budget for Board approval and ensure association expenditures throughout the year remain consistent as budgeted. Responsible for annual dues billing to members and appropriate transfers of funds to state to state and national associations. Processes accounts payable and receivable. Works with association accountants, auditors, and financial institutions.
Advocacy and Industry Representation: Develop volunteer network to help monitor real estate-related public policy debates occurring across the county. Develop action plan as needed for any issues requiring association engagement.
Member engagement and communication: Maintain accurate member count based on collected dues. Responds to member inquiries and provides support. Creates member communications and engagement initiatives. Manages website updates and association communications. Coordinates email campaigns, newsletters, and social media.
3) Qualifications:
Executive leadership experience with demonstrated results.
Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
Previous experience or ability to learn quickly KCAR’s operating systems including QuickBooks, KCAR’s membership system Growth Zone, Constant Contact email newsletter, and general skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe, webpage updates, etc.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to inspire members and influence stakeholders.
Ability to be a self-starter and willingness to embrace all job aspects as the sole employee.
A collaborative leadership style that values working closely with volunteer leaders.
Experience in real estate, MLS, association management, or related sectors preferred but not mandatory.
4) Position Details:
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Directors
Classification: Exempt Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience, $75,000 - $85,000 per year, no additional benefits.
Minimal Travel expected (no more than 5 days a year)
How To Apply:
Please submit Resume to Info@KCAR.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000