Careers at NAHB

Group: Meeting & Events

The Meetings and Events Manager position supports the larger Meetings and Events team in delivering exceptional experiences designed to support the strategic goals of NAHB. This position oversees specific conferences and meetings within the overall event portfolio as well as support logistical components of the NAHB Leadership Meetings and the International Builders’ Show®.

The ideal candidate for this role will have proven experience with meeting planning process and best practices, a strong attention to detail, a flexible and positive attitude in a team environment, have a keen interest in using technology to better processes and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate all aspects of event logistics, including onsite management, for assigned NAHB conferences (including signage, food and beverage, audio visual, meeting room design, housing block management, staffing oversight, etc.)
• Prepare, manage, and present budgets for assigned conferences, track all event projected and actual expenses and reconcile all post-show invoices
• Lead site selection process, including RFP development and distribution, site inspection, and contracting for assigned conferences
• Source, contract, and execute various elements of assigned conferences social and networking events including, but not limited to, partner events, donor dinners, and themed reception events
• Manage vendor contracts and relationships, including audio-visual, décor, print, entertainment, floral and other onsite venue service providers
• Meet regularly with the Committee/Council Stakeholders and internal Sponsorship, Marketing, Registration and Marketing Departments to ensure successful outcome of meetings and events
• Manage updates to conference websites and speaker logistics

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of event operations experience, preferably with an industry trade association or association management company
• Strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of legal issues pertaining to venue and vendor contracts
• Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills with concurrent projects
• Strong proofreading skills, and experience managing budgets
• Sound judgment, with the ability to proactively seek information and guidance when needed
• Excellent customer service focus and sense of urgency in serving internal stakeholders’ and members’ interests
• Ability to travel 10-15% per year (approximately 6-8 weeks per year) including some weekends
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent in education and experience. Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Regulatory

NAHB is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of senior program manager, environmental policy. This role is responsible for implementing NAHB’s regulatory policy program concerning environmental issues at the federal, state and local level by providing critical analysis of law and regulation; and providing technical assistance to members and HBAs on environmental regulatory issues. Functions performed by this position include the preparation of regulatory comment letters, compliance assistance materials for NAHB’s membership, and performing related regulatory advocacy work before federal and state environmental agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze regulation and legislation in assigned environmental area and assess its impact on the home building industry.
• Prepare and submit written regulatory comments, formal testimony, technical papers and talking points.
• Analyze state and local statutes, regulations and/or ordinances for conformance with national standards and trends.
• Assist the manager in developing and implementing comprehensive interdivisional strategies for addressing environmental issues in assigned environmental area.
• Represent NAHB and the home building industry in advocacy arenas to advance NAHB policy.
• Manage the technical assistance program for state and local affiliates on key environmental issues.
• As needed, provide on-site technical assistance and advocacy support to state and local associations in the negotiation of regulatory agencies.
• Perform technical research, and anticipate and provide the information and technical data needed to bolster NAHB policy arguments.
• Develop, organize and conduct technical seminars on regulatory requirements and related technical issues.
• Staff internal association committees and task forces and working group as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of environmental policy experience in a federal, state or local regulatory agency, or an equivalent work experience in private sector position is required.
• A master’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental engineering, natural resources, or comparable experience and education is required.
• Familiarity analyzing environmental federal statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance documents and policies.
• Technical knowledge of Clean Water Act-related issues is necessary; technical knowledge of other environmental statutes and regulations a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and knowledge of the legislative processes.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and analytical skills required.
• Ability to balance heavy workloads and simultaneous deadlines and priorities.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer