The Commercial Real Estate Engagement & Growth Specialist will focus primarily on building relationships, expanding commercial membership, and identifying opportunities that deliver value to commercial real estate professionals.

Working collaboratively with Columbus REALTORS® staff, this individual will serve as a connection between the association and Central Ohio's commercial real estate community.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Growth & Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with commercial brokerages, brokers, and industry professionals.
• Identify prospective members and promote the benefits of Columbus REALTORS® and the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange (COCIE).
• Support efforts to recruit, engage, and retain commercial members.

Industry Relationships & Partnerships

• Leverage existing industry connections and develop new relationships with commercial real estate organizations, developers, and business leaders.
• Represent Columbus REALTORS® at select industry meetings, networking opportunities, and events.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with industry and economic development partners.

Commercial Member Value

• Recommend relevant educational programs, networking opportunities, speakers, and industry resources.
• Share insights on commercial real estate trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with association staff to strengthen commercial programming, member engagement, and awareness of association services.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a well-connected, self-motivated professional who enjoys building relationships and contributing to the commercial real estate community.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in commercial real estate, brokerage, development, economic development, or a related field.
• Established relationships within Central Ohio's commercial real estate industry.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with association staff.
• Genuine interest in strengthening the commercial real estate profession.

An active real estate license is not required. Due to potential conflicts of interest, the selected individual may not maintain an active real estate license during employment with Columbus REALTORS®.

Position Details

• Employment: Part-Time, W-2 Employee; Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility for industry meetings and occasional events.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Location: Central Ohio; flexible hybrid arrangement combining remote work, industry engagement, and occasional office time.
• Reporting: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates with association staff.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Brent Swander at bswander@columbusrealtors.com.

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43219