EVP of Association Management

T3 Sixty has a client who is seeking an EVP of Association Management in Atlanta, Georgia.

The EVP of Association Management plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of the organization’s major events, committees, and board activities. This role is also pivotal in driving the association’s mission to support and advance the real estate profession while fostering member engagement, advocacy, and professional development.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide association and staff oversight, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.
2. Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of all association events, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with member expectations and association goals.
3. Take ownership of and attend all committee and board meetings, ensuring proper scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow-up.
4. Provide guidance and oversight for the association’s volunteer-driven committees.
5. Act as a central coordinator among committees, volunteers, and staff to ensure seamless collaboration and timely execution of association priorities.
6. Oversee the development and implementation of educational offerings.
7. Maintain and monitor the association’s project management systems, ensuring tasks, events, and initiatives are up-to-date and progress is tracked effectively.
8. Build strong relationships with members, volunteers, and staff and support their success through effective communication, tailored guidance, and leadership.
9. Collaborate with the Board and staff to ensure financial oversight of events, programs, and operations, maintaining alignment with the association’s strategic and fiscal goals.

Minimum Requirements

• 5-7 years’ Association Management experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Executive level leadership experience and political acumen required
• Comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry or equivalent proven real estate experience
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Proven experience in meeting management and member relations
• Proven experience in managing budgets, revenue streams, and financial planning
• Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff
• Strong technology background and overall technological adeptness
• The ability to multitask and pivot quickly with the rapidly changing industry

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an authentic, dynamic, and assertive servant-leader with a supportive and humble demeanor. They are driven by passion, high emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships. With polished professionalism and credibility among peers, this individual is seen as a trusted leader and effective communicator, adept at both verbal and written skills with a distinctive presence. They bring deep knowledge of the real estate industry, including exposure to local, state, and national REALTOR® associations.

This person combines a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, ensuring decisions are made effectively and efficiently. This individual is a skilled relationship-builder and meeting manager who can engage members and foster collaborative environments. Energetic, enthusiastic, and confident, they are ready to lead, organize, and inspire, handling complex responsibilities with transparency and integrity.

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, an unwavering commitment to follow-through, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with composure and professionalism. Someone with the energy and resilience to be “on-call” as needed who is adept at juggling multiple priorities and maintaining effective communication with diverse personalities.