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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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Professional Development

IN PERSON - Fall Professional Development Conference 2026 [September 1, 2026 - September 3, 2026]

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:00 AM - Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:45 PM (CDT)

Description

SMTAR Fall Professional Development Conference
16 Hours of classroom CE*
September 1-3 | FREE for SMTAR Members

LIVE AND IN-PERSON ON-SITE AT SMTAR

Click here to REGISTER FOR ZOOM

LUNCH AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED

REMINDER - NO SHOW FEE: $25 PER DAY
CANCELLATION DEADLINE: 08/31/2026 @12PM

*16 Hours of Continuing Education (CE) is required for renewal of affiliate broker licenses issued after 7/1/1980 and broker licenses issued after 1/1/2005 in the state of Tennessee.

TERMS FOR TREC CREDIT
100% attendance for each course is required to receive credit. You must check in at the registration desk before each session. Please notify staff of any issues that may interrupt your attendance as it may affect your ability to receive credit.

YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE CLASSROOM POLICY FOR TREC CREDIT


DAY 1 TUESDAY

TREC CORE
The TREC Core course is required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for all real estate licensees that must complete 16 hours of CE to renew their license. TREC Core covers state law topics as outlined by TREC.

TREC CORE is NOT NAR Code of Ethics.
(It is also not NAR Fair Housing.)

This is the residential TREC Core.

9AM - 3:30PM 
6 HOURS CE CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR:
SUSAN BARNETTE








DAY 2 WEDNESDAY

21 WAYS TO LOSE YOUR LICENSE
It's easier than you think, folks.
9AM - 12PM 
3 HOURS CE CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR:
SUSAN BARNETTE


KISS, BOW OR SHAKE HANDS
The elaborate dance we call real estate.




12:30PM - 3:30PM 
3 HOURS CE CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR:
SUSAN BARNETTE




DAY 3 THURSDAY

SAFETY FOR REALTORS TODAY
Just ahead of REALTOR® Safety Month, we want to make sure you know that safety is a full time event.







9AM - 11AM 
2 HOURS CE CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR:
SUSAN BARNETTE






GAME PLAN FOR BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS
We building from the ground up - let's get started!





11:30AM - 12:30PM 
1 HOUR CE CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR:
SUSAN BARNETTE





UNDERSTANDING TREC ADVERTISING RULES
Mistakes happen - let's take a look at how to avoid them.





12:45PM - 1:45PM 
1 HOUR CE CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR:
SUSAN BARNETTE






Pricing

FREE FOR SMTAR MEMBERS
Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS
304 River Road
Columbia, TN 38401 United States

There are SIX (6) individual sessions this week. You must sign in prior to each individual session for which you are registered to receive credit. Please be seated about 5 minutes before the start time of each session.

Event Contact
Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS®
(931) 381-5556
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:00 AM - Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:45 PM (CDT)
Day 1 | Tuesday, August 26

 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm TREC Core
Day 2 | Wednesday, August 27

 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am Making Your Way in a Digital World

 | 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Anti-Trust for Real Estate Professionals

 | 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm Advertising the Fair Housing Way
Day 3 | Thursday, August 28

 | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm The Freddie Mac HFA Advantage

 | 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm REALTOR Safety & Personal Protection

  Note: This is the full itinerary. You may not be registered to attend all sessions.

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