Florida Realtors is the state's largest trade association with over 200,000 members. For over 100 years, Florida Realtors has been working to meet the needs of the real estate community and Florida homeowners. We are member-driven and work to provide our members with outstanding business contacts, networking opportunities, educational offerings, research and legislative representation, programs, services and experiences, and tremendous camaraderie to in turn bolster their success and support homeownership for all. The association headquarters is centrally located in the state in Orlando, and the legislative Office of Public Policy is located in the heart of Tallahassee.
A Brief Overview
The Director of Local Association Services serves as the primary policy analysis contact for local association leadership, Association Executives, and members in the areas of professional standards, code of ethics, MLS policy, and arbitration. This role also serves as state association liaison between the local association executives, MLS Executives, and the state association. Additionally, this role oversees Association programming and communications and serves as core standards liaison for the state association, certifying local associations through the National Association of Realtors dashboard.
What you will do
Primary Communications Contact with Local Associations via: Email, The Voice, Weekly Networking Zoom Sessions, telephone. Ninety percent of the communications that flows from the state association to the locals is done through this position.
Local Association/Internal NAR Policy Consultant on matters involving Code of Ethics and Arbitration Enforcement, MLS Policy, Trademark, association bylaws.
Responsible for all local state hosted Association Executive and local staff education programming in coordination with a subgroup (the AE Study Group – chaired by the VC of the AE Council. This programing includes a two-day in-person conference at a hotel. Securing speakers, sponsors, organizing the event from start to finish. Working with Meeting Services and Communications and a three-hour professional development session offered during Florida Realtors Annual Convention and Trade Expo. This carries a meal sponsor and professional speaker. Coordinate New AE Orientation to formally introduce state Associations products and services to new AEs.
Responsible for all state association Professional Standards Programming for local associations on request including writing the course, scheduling trainings with local contacts, coordinating attorneys to present and personally presenting the course.
Core Standards Liaison to all 51 local associations providing consultation services, review of annual compliance submission tools, and certification . (NAR requires all local associations to meet their required standards to retain their charter. Annually, locals must complete an online document with uploads to certify. The state association is responsible for signing off. The Core Standards liaison acts on behalf of the state CEO in this process.)
Write monthly column on NAR policy for Florida Realtors Legal News that is distributed to member subscribers.
Qualifications
5 years or more Progressive experience in Association management
Expert knowledge and understanding of the structure and governance of the REALTOR® organization, High
Must have strong working knowledge of REALTOR® associations and NAR or real estate management experience. High
Strong management skills and ability to manage the Association and its business operations, High
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. High
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and public speaking capability. High
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to utilize collaborative tools such as Zoom, Teams and/or WebEx. Medium
Valid Florida Drivers License
National Association of Realtors Certified Executive designation - CAE RCE
Other Important Need-to-Know Information
Florida Realtors is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
Florida Realtors is an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Applicants needs to be eligible to be employed in the United States.
Pay is commensurate with education and experience.
This position will be based in Orlando, FL.
Our people are passionate about what they do, the members they serve, the products they support, and the continued growth of the association. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, exceptional service, and dedication to a cause, please begin to explore Florida Realtors and our passion for the real estate community and Florida homeowners. Visit floridarealtors.org and connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Florida Realtors
Florida Realtors is the state's largest trade association with over 200,000 members. For over 100 years, Florida Realtors has been working to meet the needs of the real estate community and Florida homeowners. We are member-driven and work to provide our members with outstanding business contacts, networking opportunities, educational offerings, research and legislative representation, programs, services and experiences, and tremendous camaraderie to in turn bolster their success and support homeownership for all. The association headquarters is centrally located in the state in Orlando, and the legislative Office of Public Policy is located in the heart of Tallahassee.
