Careers at NAHB
As one of the most influential trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area, NAHB is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our people help serve, promote and support the home building industry through aggressive legislative action, policy development, legal services, economic forecasting and analysis, education and more.
At NAHB, we know that our people are our most valuable resource. We go to great lengths to attract and retain proven professionals, and to develop quality leadership for our future. NAHB proudly supports its staff through:
- Competitive benefits
- State-of-the-art technology
- Promoting from within
- Recognizing organizational commitment and tenure
- Rewarding excellence
If you want to contribute to every American’s dream of homeownership, and you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, check our employment opportunities below to see if there is a position that matches your skills and experience.
If you are interested in career opportunities with NAHB’s affiliates and subsidiaries, visit HBI and the Home Innovation Research Labs for further details. NAHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Opportunities at NAHB
Group: Advocacy
NAHB seeks a seasoned advocacy professional to assume the Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO) role. As the head of our Advocacy Group, this key position will oversee critical departments, including Federal Government Affairs, State and Local Government Affairs, Housing Finance, Regulatory, and Legal Advocacy. This role will also oversee all of NAHB’s political activities.
The CAO will play a key role in crafting and executing NAHB's advocacy strategies, fostering positive outcomes for the home-building industry. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven record of effective leadership and management, with a skill for fostering a collaborative environment.
Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the Management Team, the CAO will be the primary link between NAHB leadership and advocacy matters.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills are essential, as this key position will represent NAHB on home-building issues to internal and external audiences.
- Proven leadership and management experience in advocacy, preferably within the housing or construction industry.
- Extensive background in government affairs, regulatory affairs, and legal advocacy.
- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage a staff of advocacy professionals.
Education:
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in law, public policy, political science, or a related field.
If you are a dynamic leader passionate about advancing the home-building industry through strategic advocacy, we invite you to apply for this transformative role at NAHB. Join us in shaping the future of home building and advocating for the business interests of our members nationwide.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Human Resources
NAHB is looking for a HR Manager to join the growing Human Resources department. The HR Manager is responsible for effectively managing HR-related activities including recruitment, benefits administration, policy implementation and employee communications. This role ensures that managers receive the necessary support and expertise for staffing and plays a pivotal role in employee engagement and culture development through organized events and communications. Additionally, the position involves providing manager-level benefits administration support and collaborating closely with employees, brokers and carriers to resolve issues and maintain morale.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all phases of the employment lifecycle for employees.
- Provide guidance to hiring managers and oversee the recruitment process.
- Represent NAHB at job fairs and networking events.
- Serve as the point of contact for the acquisition of temporary staff.
- Develop and coordinate HR-sponsored staff activities and events.
- Provide confidential advice and counseling in compliance with employment laws.
- Conduct New Employee Orientation and manage the onboarding process.
- Manage benefits administration and annual open enrollment process.
- Work to resolved escalated benefits inquiries.
- Provide backup support for HR-related payroll changes and communication with the payroll team.
- Oversee internal and external HR-related communication in partnership with the CHRO.
- Ensure accurate and timely HR communications.
- Track hiring, staffing and other HR related data, and prepare related reports and analysis.
- Provide in-office support to employees three days per week.
Qualifications:
- At least five years of proven experience in Human Resources. Supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in recruitment and managing the recruitment lifecycle.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, and experience in administering them in a human resources environment.
- Customer service oriented.
- Familiarity with HR systems and payroll software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000 annually based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Federation Member Services
NAHB is searching for a Community Member Support Manager to support the development, planning, and delivery of quality “Just in Time” learning content products such as videos, webinars and shop talks. This role will help raise awareness of NAHB Communities and their respective niche areas within NAHB, the building industry, and the consumer marketplace through a combination of communications and promotional efforts. Further, the incumbent will provide editorial and writing support for products and services with emphasis on promoting NAHB resources and services designed to strengthen and support the broader member community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Federation and Member Services content production to include soliciting content, edits, and assisting in the production of the various NAHB Federation and Member Services products.
- Assist in the management of the production pipeline and processes for assigned stakeholder content and editorial subcommittee meetings.
- Support stakeholders in developing learning content and experiences delivered through a variety of mediums and helps identify opportunities to enhance the member experience.
- Strategize to develop new material and manage Community content on nahb.org website.
- Create, edit, maintain, and promote content to build member traffic.
- Research, develop, write, and produce targeted copy and web content for NAHB Community initiatives.
- Work with Community stakeholders to provide program support for IBS Convention Education Selection Committee.
- Attend International Builders Show, participates on teams and/or manages special projects that support NAHB’s goals and initiatives (i.e., centrals, awards, events, etc.).
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Three to five years of professional, preferably in service-oriented, environment with communications, writing, editing, and public relations experience.
- Experience working with the media, writing, and editing for a variety of publications, and managing the design and production process; preferably in an association environment.
- Internet-savvy with background in developing content for websites and other online communication tools.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
- Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills and understanding of print and online production process.
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and manage multiple project priorities, work under pressure, and work collaboratively with organization staff as a team player.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Meeting Logistics
NAHB is searching for a Housing and Logistics Manager to join the NAHB Executive Networking Groups. The Housing and Logistics Manager will work closely with the director to facilitate the hotel reservation process and manage the group room block for approximately 80+ meetings. Additionally, this position will also be responsible for coordinating food, beverage, audio visual, and meeting room setup with vendors to ensure a seamless meeting experience for our meeting attendees.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the hotel reservation process for meeting attendees, speakers and staff.
- Manages group room blocks and releases rooms according to contractual deadlines to avoid attrition penalties.
- Prepares accurate and comprehensive meeting specifications to include meeting room setup, food and beverage, and audio-visual equipment, while adhering to all contractual obligations.
- Manages vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and conduct reconciliation of authorized charges, performance of services, and paid deposits.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least three years’ experience as a meetings manager, hospitality services or executive level administration.
- Basic meeting planning knowledge is required, and experience in contract negotiation, meeting specifications and banquet event order preparations is a plus.
- Exceptional customer service attitude, time management, and relentless attention to detail. Must be able to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Legal Advocacy
NAHB seeks an attorney to join its friendly, hard-working staff. The position is within NAHB’s Legal Advocacy group. The Staff Counsel will assist with identifying litigation opportunities that will contribute to enhancing NAHB’s mission and support other departments.
This position participates in developing legal actions on behalf of NAHB pursuant to NAHB policy. The Staff Counsel contributes to the daily operations of the NAHB Litigation Program and Land Development Department. The role provides legal analysis, support, assistance and education to NAHB leadership, staff, and state/local home builder associations and members with respect to energy, finance, and multifamily/single family housing issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Liaison with NAHB government affairs, codes, regulatory and communications staff to coordinate NAHB’s legal efforts with the activities of other departments.
- Provide legal research, analysis, counsel and opinions to NAHB senior staff, other staff and senior officers on Administrative Procedure Act, environmental/energy, and other issues as assigned.
- Provide legal education to state and local home builder associations and members on federal legal issues.
- Provide in-the-field consultation services to state and local associations as needed and respond to member inquiries on such issues.
- Assist in the preparation of strategic plans and budgets for individual cases, prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for distribution to outside counsel for potential representation in new litigation.
- Assist in the selection of appropriate counsel to represent NAHB in proactive litigation.
- Manage outside counsel.
- Assist with developing and reviewing litigation strategies on a variety of federal housing issues.
- Research and identify existing and potential cases of importance to NAHB members.
- Assist with the development and preparation of pleadings, briefs and other court documents for filing in new and active litigation.
- Attend industry coalition meetings.
- Craft amicus briefs for filing in federal and state courts.
- Assist staff at all levels of the association by providing legal research and information to legislative and policy questions.
Required Qualifications:
- Two to six years of relevant legal experience.
- Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act notice and comment process.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, write and balance multiple assignments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team setting and a willingness to travel occasionally.
- Experience with federal laws that impact home building, including environmental, finance and energy statutes.
- Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment and interact with NAHB’s broad membership.
- D.C. Bar license or the ability to obtain. U.S. Supreme Court bar admission or ability to obtain.
- A background in the Federal Administrative Process is preferred.
Work Conditions:
- Three days in person/two days remote.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Public speaking and presenting at local/state home-building associations may be required.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Information Technology and Services
NAHB seeks a systems developer to assist the NAHB senior application developers in ensuring effective operations and maintenance of NAHB’s systems, including the association management system (AMS), in addition to other applications. The position will assist the Information Technology and Services (ITS) development team with all design, coding, implementation, and support aspects.
The system developer will work closely with the senior developers to learn the code base, write code, fix bugs, and attend requirements and design meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining NAHB’s AMS (Aptify).
- Participate in the NAHB AMS integration with various third-party and custom applications, custom-built applications and NAHB’s websites.
- Participate in the testing of Aptify-based based software solutions.
- Perform application verification and validation.
- Compile data and write reports for applications and other completed projects.
- Assist in maintaining and upgrading the existing software applications to meet the Association’s changing needs.
- Support data conversions by creating SQL scripts and SQL Server Data Transformation Services (DTS) in SSIS.
- Provide support to users for Aptify Desktop and Aptify Web applications as well as other systems developed or managed by NAHB's ITS team.
- Assist the NAHB development team in the GAP analysis and reporting requirements for projects.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience developing browser-based solutions with ASP.Net, VB.Net or C#, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS.
- Deep SQL Server experience is required to utilize Transact-SQL stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers.
- Experience developing software applications and supporting AMS installations. Aptify experience preferred.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer