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Whatcom County Association of REALTORS® Association Executive - Management in Bellingham, Washington
Job Title: Association Executive Hours: Full-time Monday through Friday; in office Reports to: WCAR current President, past President, and incoming President (ongoing) Wage: $50,000-$75,000 salary depending on experience. No relocation assistance provided. Benefits: Health insurance, paid leave, flexible hours, paid educational opportunities Deadline: Submit Cover Letter & Resume to WCAR by March 27, 2024, for first consideration. We will continue to accept applications until the position has been filled. *Applications can be submitted to: job@wcar.net. *
SUMMARY
The Whatcom Association of REALTORS® (WCAR) is a vibrant professional membership organization (non-profit) supporting REALTOR® and Affiliate members. The goal of WCAR is to provide superior education and support in pursuit of professional excellence in the real estate profession, as well as advocacy for property rights, fair housing, and community relationships. The Association Executive ensures that all Association operations are effectively and efficiently completed in accordance with the Association's strategic plan (e.g., mission & goals), bylaws, policies, procedures, Core Standards, and budget. This includes, but not limited to, administrative support, office management, membership services, finance, event planning, internal communications* and compliance.
*The Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and the Government Affairs Director are responsible for most external communication including public & government affairs, press releases, marketing plans.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following list of responsibilities includes but is not limited to a general description of this position's duties, while a more specific list of tasks & expectations will be provided after being hired. At any time, the Board of Directors (BOD) can add to or remove items from either list.
Administrative -- Carries out and/or oversees all administrative tasks of the Association such as business document creation, management of secure document storage system, database management, building maintenance, bill paying, answering phones & emails, bookkeeping, payroll, office equipment & computer maintenance, etc.
*Financial -- *Oversees the Association finances to include: anticipates and manages the Association's long and short term financial goals, in conjunction with the Executive Committee; ensures all funds, physical assets, and association property are properly safeguarded and administered; exercises control of the association budget and all arrangements to meet financial obligations; assists CPA in the preparation of annual IRS reporting and yearend financial statements; provides regular financial reports as needed.
*Member Services -- *This position is primarily responsible for managing the Association's interactions with the Washington and National Associations of REALTORS®, the membership brokerages and the designated brokers of the brokerages, and the members at large. Building on these established relationships and continuously improving those relationships is paramount. Manages membership services like completing annual membership dues billing & processing, effectively responding to all member questions & concerns, preparing member communications as needed, handling disputes, initiating procedures or programs to improve relationships and encourage membership satisfaction & growth, etc.
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