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Job Title: Association Executive Apprentice
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Association Executive
Salary: Please indicate salary expectations
Status: Accepting Applications
Submit Resume to Linda Walker
SMTAR Past President
AE Apprentice Search Committee Chair
lindawalker@realtracs.com
931.384.0599

Position Summary. The Association Executive Apprentice shadows the Association Executive and Executive Assistant of the Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS while meeting learning objectives outlined by executive staff and association leadership. Individuals successful in this role will receive consideration as successor to Association Executive. In addition, this person will play a role in purchasing, reporting, membership support, communications, and facilities management. The association and its affiliated networks are member-focused, and the AE Apprentice should know the basic activities of its REALTOR members and where to find information important to members’ daily business. The AEA will work closely with other staff, volunteers and leadership regarding association programs and activities to support NAR Core standards and other association or member goals. Ideal candidates in this role may not have an active real estate license and are required to pass a drug test/background check.

Essential Functions and Objectives

  • Observes and learns policies and procedures regarding administrative processes and systems.
  • Observes and learns procedures, assists with preparation for, and participates in meetings of Board of Directors and committees.
  • Focuses on learning goals, programs, policies, and procedures of local, state and national associations.
  • Maintains membership database and supports coordination of records with the state and national associations.
  • Helps ensure accuracy of the membership process including admissions and maintenance of records.
  • Helps ensure data integrity within the association management database, membership application processing and on-boarding.
  • Ensures maximum opportunity to build strong bonds within the organization and its members.
  • Observes and learns all marketing and promoting guidelines of the local state and national association and adheres to brand standards.
  • Observes and learns the role of the association in community involvement, including government affairs and advocacy.
  • Helps support non-dues revenue sources.
  • Support association’s efforts to adhere to NAR’s Core Standards.
  • Helps with annual reviews of policies, procedures, documentation and presence.
  • Provides project management support for membership recruitment, retention, and engagement activities.
  • Supports functions related to association property, equipment, and facility –ensuring culture of cleanliness and safety of the property.
  • Attend local, state and national real estate-related meetings (at the direction of the BOD) to bring innovation and education to members.


QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Skilled in organizational development, time management, budget, and resource development
  • Excellent people and leadership skills, including working with the Board of Directors
  • Flexible and able to multitask
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software quickly
  • Understanding and the ability to generate, manipulate and present financial and other reports to the Board of Directors and membership as requested
  • Understanding of video conferencing software and audio/visual equipment a plus

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years’ experience in executive or association management
  • 1 – 2 years of related staff leadership experience
  • Real Estate industry knowledge

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Ability to manage multiple boards of directors at the same time.
  • Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, sometimes in public or large groups.
  • Ability to perceive, assess and respond to critical situations and emergencies in a timely manner , with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Ability to position self during event setup, filing, inventory control, moving up to 40lbs.
  • Ability to remain stationary for long periods.
  • Ability to travel for business-related educational opportunities.

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Scholarship Winners

We are excited to announce that 2026 Scholarship Winners are located in the following schools

Caleb Wallbrech - Agothos Classical
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GUN RAFFLE - 2025 Scholarship Fundraiser

9/8/2025 - 11/8/2025

Description

The 2025 SMTAR Scholarship Fundraiser to support the 2026 Scholarship Awards kicks off now!

Tickets $10 each. On sale September 8th - November 8th. (Must be at Installation & Awards Banquet to purchase on November 8th.)

Tickets can be purchased from the Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors, at the SMTAR Office or at the Installation & Awards Banquet November 8th. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

MUST BE 18 OR OVER TO PARTICIPATE. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED FOR WINNERS. DRAWING HELD AT GRAYMERE COUNTRY CLUB, 2700 COUNTRY CLUB LN, COLUMBIA, TN 38401 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH. ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Winning tickets are removed from subsequent drawings. Purchase multiple tickets for a chance at all 4 prizes!

Winners will have to pass a background check to obtain their prize. All state/federal laws apply.

Winners are to pick up their prize at Top Gun Arms, Ethridge, TN


1st Prize Drawing

 TriStar Setter ST 12gauge ($625 value)


2nd Prize Drawing

 Henry GoldenBoy Lever 22 LR 20" ($560 value)


3rd Prize Drawing

 GLOCK 43X 9MM 2-10RD ($503 VALUE)


4th Prize Drawing

 Glock 19GEN4 9mm 3-15RD ($500 VALUE)



Pricing

$10 EACH / AVAILABLE AT SMTAR OFFICE OR FROM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DIRECTOR

Graymere Country Club
2100 Country Club Ln.
Columbia, TN 38401 United States
Event Contact
Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS®
(931) 381-5556
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9/8/2025 - 11/8/2025
DRAWING HELD NOVEMBER 8TH AT INSTALLATION DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY
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