Association Executive — Real Estate & Member Services

Monterey County Association of REALTORS®; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monterey County Association of REALTORS® seeks an Association Executive, a full-time, on-site leader in Monterey, CA, to guide operations, strategy, and member services for the organization.

This role oversees staff, budgets, and compliance with REALTOR® standards, coordinates board meetings, and drives educational offerings, vendor relations, and advocacy at regional and state levels to strengthen member value.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including staff supervision, strategic planning, and organizational oversight.
• Experience in association management, nonprofit administration, or a closely related field, preferably within real estate or a professional trade organization.
• Strong communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in office software, databases, and basic financial tools, with the ability to manage budgets, reports, and operational systems.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with members, community partners, and government entities, and to advocate for organizational priorities.
• Solid problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communications, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of real estate industry practices, property rights issues, or public policy is beneficial; familiarity with REALTOR® association structure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee staff, budgets, and compliance with REALTOR® association standards.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, implement strategic initiatives, and communicate with members and external partners.
• Develop educational offerings, monitor industry trends, and advocate for member value and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/communications

Tools

Office software

Databases

Financial tools

Job description

The Monterey County Association of REALTORS® seeks an Association Executive, a full-time, on-site leader in Monterey, CA, to guide operations, strategy, and member services for the organization.

This role oversees staff, budgets, and compliance with REALTOR® standards, coordinates board meetings, and drives educational offerings, vendor relations, and advocacy at regional and state levels to strengthen member value.