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Now Hiring: Chief Executive Officer Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR)

Celebrating 110 years of leadership, innovation, and community impact

Are you a visionary association leader ready to guide a thriving, financially strong, and future‑focused REALTOR® organization? The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR)—one of Pennsylvania’s most respected and dynamic local associations—is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to lead our members, staff, and strategic initiatives into a new era of growth and industry evolution.

Why Lead GHAR?

A Century of Strength & Momentum

Founded in 1916 and now the sixth largest REALTOR® association in Pennsylvania, GHAR serves more than 2,000 members across Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties. With a robust financial position, including a $4.6M+ fund balance and no mortgage on our headquarters, GHAR is poised for strategic investment, innovation, and expansion.

A Region on the Rise

Harrisburg is a growing mid‑size metro, the capital of Pennsylvania, and a hub of government, healthcare, education, and military employment. With short commutes, lower housing costs, rich cultural amenities, and easy access to major East Coast cities, the region offers an exceptional quality of life.

A Mission That Matters

GHAR is deeply committed to:

  • Ethical and competent real estate practice
  • Protecting private property rights
  • Advancing professional excellence
  • Strengthening community impact through the GHAR Foundation

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive, now entering its 40th year, has delivered more than 22,000 meals to local families—just one example of our legacy of service.

Your Leadership Opportunity

As CEO, you will:

  • Lead a talented staff team across education, advocacy, professional standards, communications, and member engagement.
  • Support a 16‑member Board of Directors and 14–16 committees driving key programs and initiatives.
  • Advance GHAR’s 2025–27 Strategic Plan, focusing on member value, professional development, advocacy, governance excellence, and community impact.
  • Strengthen GHAR’s role as the region’s premier professional resource, while preparing members for rapid industry change.
  • Represent GHAR at the state and national levels, including PAR District 6 and NAR Region 2.
  • Oversee major systems and operations, including Rapattoni Magic AMS, Supra lockbox services, Sage 50 accounting, and in‑house professional standards administration.
  • Champion innovation, including education expansion, MLS partnerships, and new member‑centric services.

What You Bring

We’re seeking a CEO who is:

  • A strategic thinker with a track record of leading organizations through change
  • A relationship‑builder who inspires trust among members, volunteers, staff, and industry partners
  • A skilled communicator who can articulate vision, navigate complexity, and elevate GHAR’s voice
  • A mission‑driven leader committed to ethics, professionalism, and community impact
  • An operational expert who can manage finances, governance, staff development, and organizational systems
  • A forward‑looking innovator ready to guide GHAR through the next decade of industry transformation

Live, Work & Thrive in the Harrisburg Region

From the Appalachian Trail to Hersheypark, from the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra to local wineries, the region blends natural beauty, culture, recreation, and affordability. With easy access to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and NYC, it’s a perfect home base for a dynamic executive lifestyle.

Lead the Next Chapter of GHAR’s Legacy

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on the real estate profession, strengthen a century‑old organization, and shape the future of a growing region, we invite you to apply.

This is more than a CEO role. It’s a chance to lead a legacy—and build a future.

To apply, send your resume to MartinandDowns@gmail.com

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.