The Montcalm County Association of Realtors® is seeking an enthusiastic, organized and highly communicative service driven professional with skills and abilities to build and retain its membership. The ideal candidate would be a visionary with marketing and entrepreneurial abilities to catapult the Association into fulfilling its mission statement to be the preferred Membership Association by Realtors® serving the Montcalm County area through industry advocacy, premium member service, business tools and resources that impact their businesses.

The new Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for:

● The administration and management of the Association based on member needs with some focus on community and real estate industry issues. The CEO manages the organization with parameters set by the Board of Directors determination of the future direction of the organization

● Implementing programs and events based on the Strategic Plan and /or the National Association of Realtors® Core Standards within the board approved budget

● Creates, maintains and implements the internal organization of the Association including employee manuals and job descriptions, Associations policies, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, with final approval of the Board of Directors. Where appropriate the CEO will work with the Association’s committees to accomplish this work

● Creates, maintains and implements the Association Operations Manual and calendar of events

● Develops and implements programs and events that are in line with the Strategic Plan of the Association

● Develops and recommends to the Board of Directors specific objectives and time frames for implementation of the Association’s strategic goals

Physical and Financial Responsibilities will include:

● Maintain a dedicated physical office

● Maintain sublease agreements with tenant of office suite

● Develop a comprehensive budget with volunteer input and approval based on strategic outcomes and future needs. Provide the Board of Directors with monthly financial statements to include a monthly budget update

● Ensures a strong financial position and revenue sources to operate the Association at optimum and future levels with suitable funding available to act quickly on opportunities, threats and new initiatives

● Works with the Treasurer to ensure that financial reserves are maintained and a solid investment policy is in place with available funds for Association operations and programmatic functions and program/project development (i.e. legal, technology, building, etc.)

● Complies with federal, state and local employment laws

● Completing payroll and paying payroll taxes on a timely basis

● Inputting all member payments and Association expenses into Quickbooks Online

● Pays vender obligations via online banking and physical checks

Core Competencies Include:

● A comprehensive knowledge of office management skills and is able to delegate or outsource as necessary or as approved in the budget.

● A clear understanding of legal and regulatory issues and is able to impact the development of these policies. Can develop and implement political fundraising efforts.

● Responsibility for all administration and management of the Association, based on member needs; can act as an Association spokesperson if the Board President is unavailable.

● Competency in basic office management skills.

● Understands and supports efforts that impact legal and regulatory issues affecting the Association. Understands political fundraising reporting requirements.

Member Services Responsibilities:

● Works with Association Committees and Board of Directors to offer and promote access to required and optional education programs (may outsource if necessary)

● Ability to implement various marketing services, outlets and resources to raise awareness of Association events and education programs

● Ability to successfully plan and manage networking and social opportunities to enhance members’ career success and future needs.

● Work with the Professional Development Committee to develop, offer, and promote access to required and optional education programs based on analysis of current needs and future trends

● Possess basic skills in processing professional standards complaints according to established policies and procedures; may obtain some services through co-op enforcement agreement. The CEO will be responsible for attending training to become a professional standards administrator.

Internal and External Relations Responsibilities:

● Help identify and recruit volunteer leaders; works with volunteer leaders to forge strong partnerships.

● Collaborate with local, state and national associations; Develops positive relationships with local, state and national associations; Attends local, regional, and/or state meetings with volunteer leadership.

● Works with an accounting firm and an attorney, as applicable, to support Association operations, as directed by the Board of Directors.

● Implements political awareness and fundraising plans developed in collaboration with volunteer leadership.

● Provides effective governmental advocacy to further the Association’s mission, either directly or as an active participant with other levels of the Realtor® family.

● Provides administrative support for fundraising efforts and member mobilization efforts.

Education: The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree, CAE, RCE or institute designation is preferred, but not required.

Experience and Qualification: Prime candidates should have 5 years of professional experience and/or senior management experience, preferably with an association, corporations, academic institution or government with an understanding of the operations of a 501c(6).

Requirements and General Skills:

● Approachability and ‘people’ skills

● High communication skills through a variety of channels including social media accounts

●  A well-respected leader able to engage and retain members

●  A ‘servant leader’ mindset

● Diplomatic in communications and actions of the Association

● Ability to adapt to a changing volunteer leadership

● Ability to adapt to various personality types, beliefs and habits

● Proficiency in Quickbooks Online or Desktop with the ability to create, understand, and communicate basic financial statements

● High proficiency in business operations and financial management

●  Technologically savvy with the ability to troubleshoot Windows and various computer applications

● Ability to work well in teams or independently

● Willingness to travel to state and national events on the associations behalf

● A basic understanding of the legislative and political environment is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,685 annually

Benefits:

● Paid time off

Schedule:

● 8 hour shift, Monday through Friday

Supplemental pay types:

● Possible bonus pay annually determined by merit, Association’s profitability and any other factors deemed significant by the Association

Ability to commute/relocate:

● Greenville, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

● 5 years of professional experience and/or senior management experience, preferably with an association, corporations, academic institution or government

● Strong understanding of the operations of a 501c(6), preferred

• Work Location: Hybrid