Mission Statement: To promote, inform, and serve the apartment industry through education, legislation, and professional networking. 

Vision Statement: Creating better living by elevating the apartment industry in northeast Florida. 

The First Coast Apartment Association is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, ethical, and articulate individual to fill the Executive Vice President (EVP) position. The Executive Vice President will be the Chief Staff Executive (CSE) for the First Coast Apartment Association located in Northeast Florida. The EVP will carry out board policy, offer proactive assistance in meeting the board's strategic plan goals, and develop a close working relationship with volunteer leaders.  

This position will work directly with the FCAA Board of Directors, Directors Emeritus, Committee Chairs, and volunteer leaders. The EVP manages and directs all operations, programs, and activities of the association. They will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and reporting out an annual budget with the assistance of the Treasurer as well as monitoring all financial and accounting activities for the organization. The EVP will hire, supervise, and evaluate all FCAA Staff.  

In addition, the Executive Vice President will oversee all advocacy efforts for the association. They will engage with local, state, and federal lawmakers on issues that affect the multifamily industry. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

Accounting and Financial Management 

• Develop an annual FCAA budget with the help of the Treasurer 
• Approve all financial disbursements and otherwise monitor all financial and accounting activities of the organization 
• Process all payments and deposits in a timely fashion 
• Oversee payroll for association staff 
• Create timely financial reports for review by the Board of Directors 

Governance 

• Complete 4 (Quarterly) Board of Directors meetings annually 
• Create and maintain necessary minutes and records for board meetings 
• Report regularly to the Board of Directors and otherwise ensure that the board is fully informed of all activities 
• Uphold and adhere to the policies and bylaws of the organization 

• Implement the policy decisions and directives of the Board of Directors 
• Provide leadership and policy guidance for the association 
• Have a working knowledge of governance and meeting structures 
• Advise the Board of Directors in a timely fashion of any developments which may affect the organization’s wellbeing 
• Provide policy guidance and leadership to the Board of Directors 

Management 

• Manage and Direct all operations, programs, and activities of the association
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate all office staff
• Maintain organizational records, files, documents, and archives 

• Ensure that the association can meet or exceed all required NAA standards 
• Enter into contracts on the behalf of the association, with the approval of the Board of Directors  
• Regularly inform the membership at large of association activities  
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive board and association information 
• Prepare agendas, newsletters, reports, daily correspondence, and other necessary materials and communications 

• Positively represent FCAA at Florida Apartment Association events and National Apartment Association events 
• Ensure that all required tax documents are filed annually 
• Manage and maintain the FCAA office  

Advocacy 

• Engage with local, state, and federal elected officials on issues that affect the apartment industry 
• Oversee and liaison the Legislative Committee 
• Focus on fundraising and annual PAC donation goals for both FAA and NAA 

Competencies: 

• Database management 
• Working knowledge of Quickbooks Online 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Expertise 
• Organizational skills 
• Critical evaluation 

• Creative thinking 
• Relationship management 
• Ethical practice 
• Cultural awareness 
• Technical capacity 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

The Executive Vice President is the Chief Staff Executive responsible for supervising, hiring, evaluating, and managing all staff members.  

Travel:  

Up to 35% of the time.  

Physical Demands: 

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.  

Work Environment:  

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum of three to five years of association management experience 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects 

• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office/teams suite 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Knowledge or experience with the political process and advocacy techniques 
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with staff and volunteer leaders 

About First Coast Apartment Association

FCAA is the fourth largest apartment association in Florida and continues to grow in both members and services. Its mission is, as it has always been, to promote, inform, and serve the apartment industry through education, legislation, and professional networking. FCAA provides nationally recognized credential and certification programs that provide its members with the skills needed to succeed in our evolving industry. FCAA also offers a wide array of workshops and seminars in topics like leasing, marketing, landlord tenant law, fair housing, maintenance, technology, and more. Together with the Florida Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association, FCAA provides legislative advocacy on local, state, and national levels. Together we’ve tackled issues like rent control, emotional support animal abuse, Section 8 voucher reform, maintenance licensing, and other unbalanced housing policies. These issues would be impossible for properties to tackle alone. The First Coast Apartment Association is resolute in its commitment to provide quality educational programming, ensure a strong voice in legislative affairs, and serve the multifamily needs of the First Coast.

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