Northeast Florida Association of Realtors - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32256
Position Type: Full-Time - On Site
Reports To: The Board of Directors
Organization Overview
The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors is a professional trade association dedicated to empowering our 10,000 plus real estate professionals. We provide advocacy, professional development, ethical guidance, and essential resources to help our members succeed.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer partners with the Board of Directors to shape and execute the association's strategic vision. This leader oversees the association's staff, daily business operations, financial performance, government advocacy, and member services.
The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the real estate or trade association industry, along with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse membership and staff. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential, as is a proven track record of working successfully with a board of directors and/or volunteer governance structure. The position also requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Board Partnership: Collaborate with the President and Board of Directors to develop, formulate, and implement strategic plans, association policies, and long-term goals.
Policy Execution: Execute all decisions and directives issued by the Board of Directors in a timely manner as directed. Maintain compliance with NAR Core Standards
Board Communication: Ensure the Board, Executive Committee, and officers are fully informed of industry conditions, financial health, and outside factors influencing the association. Review meeting minutes, communications, press releases and member notices for accuracy prior to distribution;
Operations & Financial Management
Financial Stewardship: Oversee the preparation and administration of the annual budget. Ensure sound fiscal management, accurate reporting, and long-term financial stability. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for the Association, including errors and omissions insurance, fidelity bonding and protection of Association assets.
Staff Leadership: Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate association staff. Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and member-focused work culture. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor, evaluate, motivate and, when necessary, terminate association staff. Clearly define staff responsibilities and performance expectations and conduct regular performance evaluations with staff. Promote cross-training and continuing professional development for all employees.
Technology & Infrastructure: Oversee administrative systems, data security, and technological tools that serve members efficiently. 9) Be aware of and competent to navigate ongoing regulatory and technological changes.
Other Leadership Expectations: Work on site/in person to carry out the duties of the position and the organization; willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends and travel for conferences and professional meetings; serve as ex-officio, non-voting member on the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and the Board of Directors;
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Legislative Action: Coordinate with local, state, and national REALTOR® associations to monitor legislation, advocate for private property rights, and support pro-real estate public policies.
Community Relations: Represent the association publicly at civic events, industry functions, and with local media to amplify the REALTOR® voice.
Member Services & Professional Development
Value Enhancement: Continuously evaluate and improve member programs, networking events, and educational offerings.
Ethics & Compliance: Support the enforcement of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics through professional standards and mediation processes.
NAR Requirements to retain Association Charter: Maintain compliance with NAR’s Core Standards
Northeast Florida Association Charitable Foundation: Oversee the activities of the Foundation, including check signing.
Northeast Florida Association of Realtors School of Real Estate: Govern directives of educational instruction. Also maintain oversight of all education and compliance.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of senior executive experience, preferably as a CEO, Executive Director, or Association Executive within a non-profit, trade association, or real estate organization.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree; AND/OR possession of a Certified Association Executive (CAE) or REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE) designation.
Financial: Proven ability to manage operating budgets, read financial statements, and secure non-dues revenue.
Communication: Exceptional public speaking, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Able to build consensus amongst a diverse membership.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the real estate industry, Multiple Listing Services (MLS), and legislative advocacy is highly preferred.
On Site: Resides within a reasonable commuting distance of NEFAR’s main office in Jacksonville, Florida and be able to work on site/in person. Relocation assistance is available.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $325,000 - $375,000, depending on experience.
Benefits: Company-paid health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. 401 (k): Safe Harbor with 3% of gross pay contributed by the company, professional development allowances, PTO, and Vacation.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references electronically to: phippsmalta@gmail.com
The Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.