Careers at Æðµã´«Ã½
As one of the most influential trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area, Æðµã´«Ã½ 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 Æðµã´«Ã½, 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. Æðµã´«Ã½ 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 Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s affiliates and subsidiaries, visit and the for further details. Æðµã´«Ã½ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Opportunities at Æðµã´«Ã½
Group: Federation Member Services
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking a 20 Club Facilitator to join the Federation Member Services team. The 20 Clubs is an exclusive networking program for Æðµã´«Ã½ members who build and remodel homes. The program enables members to identify and implement best management practices, systems and solutions to enhance the efficiency and profitability of their businesses. This position reports to the Director of Executive Networking Groups Facilitation, and successful job candidates will travel to meetings, deliver exceptional customer service, and interface with members and external stakeholders to provide an environment that ensures participants can capitalize on their involvement in the program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Æðµã´«Ã½ in-house meeting planners and Æðµã´«Ã½ 20 Club members to ensure appropriate on-site meeting coordination, a meaningful agenda, and a successful meeting
- Travel autonomously to approximately 20 meetings annually (domestic and international), serving as a meeting facilitator, record keeper, and on-site resource for club members. A typical meeting is two to three days in length, sometimes over weekends. The heaviest amount of travel takes place in the spring and fall seasons each year
- Act as a liaison with hotel, restaurant, transportation and guest speakers to ensure seamless onsite event coordination
- Conduct thorough follow-through post-meeting by completing timely, comprehensive reports for club members and internal associates to include minutes, post-meeting report, expense report, billing, etc.
- Effectively communicate messages and policies to members verbally and through online communications
Ideal Qualifications
- Experience in the association industry or in a customer-facing role is preferred, but not required
- A history of running on-site meetings is preferred, but not required
- Volunteer management experience is preferred, but not required
- Recent college graduates and those returning to the workforce are also encouraged to apply
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, hospitality, association management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow and communicate policies and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Edge
- Capacity to travel extensively, up to 22 weeks a year, without restrictions that would impede flexibility
Work Conditions
- Three days in the office, located in Washington D.C./two days remote
- Up to 22 weeks of travel annually. A typical meeting is two to three days in length, sometimes over weekends. The heaviest amount of travel takes place in the spring and fall seasons each year
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $75,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Communications
Æðµã´«Ã½ seeks a motivated communications specialist to support local home builders associations’ (HBAs) strategic outreach efforts. The communications specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with the communications team to develop, write, repurpose and edit a broad range of content relating to the housing industry for HBAs, the Æðµã´«Ã½ blog and other communications channels. The communications specialist will help HBA staff communicate more effectively and strengthen their relationships with association leaders, members and consumers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops public relations materials including, news articles, press releases, ads, videos and social media assets for HBAs to promote home buying and homeownership.
- Drafts, edits and contributes to developing public relations materials related to workforce development.
- Writes and edits articles for Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s blog highlighting HBA stories, workforce development programs and related announcements.
- Drafts and edits newsletter content, memos, presentations and related communication deliverables.
- Develops, edits and maintains a wide range of content to support HBAs on nahb.org.
Qualifications:
- At least three years of in-depth experience editing content, writing articles and/or blog posts, and developing social media content.
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent in education and experience, is required. A background in public relations/issues advocacy is preferred.
- Experience with web content management tools and drafting website copy.
- Proficiency with email management programs.
- Basic knowledge of photo and online video editing software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, attention to detail and follow-through.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $88,000-$93,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Federation and Member Services (FMS)
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking a director of business and learning content strategy to work with members of key committees to identify and develop resources that enhance the value of Æðµã´«Ã½ membership. This role will work collaboratively across the Federation to evaluate data, disseminate information, and coordinate the creation or curation of live, recorded, in-person and written materials on business management topics.
This role is responsible for developing collaborative relationships with other departments and stakeholder groups to streamline the creation and dissemination of new content. This role will also oversee several standing committees and their subcommittees to develop and execute plans, strategies and programs to expand business management resources and targeted services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working in conjunction with the FMS learning team, use association resources and data to identify business management issues that are of most concern and interest to members.
- Serve as a resource to other Æðµã´«Ã½ departments in builder best practices, including updates to the Residential Performance Guidelines (RCPG), Cost of Doing Business Study and Remodelers Cost of Doing Business Study.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the Business Management and Information Technology, Custom Home Builders, and Single-Family Builders committees, including implementation of programs, plans, strategies and management of volunteer committee support.
- Develop and update annual work plan for each committee, outlining programs and services to enable Æðµã´«Ã½ to serve members’ business needs and to enhance the value of Æðµã´«Ã½ membership.
- Oversee the Manager of Learning Content and the production of just-in-time education developed by the FMS group and other groups across the federation.
- Enhance utilization of products and services by collaborating with FMS communications team, as well as Æðµã´«Ã½ communications and marketing, to implement thorough and focused promotional and awareness campaigns. Work closely with other committees and councils to distribute valuable content that may be useful to other Æðµã´«Ã½ member segments.
- Coordinating with FMS education team, Æðµã´«Ã½ Meetings and Special Events and Marketing departments, oversee planning, development and promotion of education programs and networking events at annual Custom Building Central at the International Builders' Show (IBS).
- Working with FMS communities team, administer the Æðµã´«Ã½ Custom Home Builder of the Year Award.
- In conjunction with FMS education team, organize member reviews of IBS classroom education and IBS Central learning programs that are assigned to the Custom Home Builder and Business Management and Information Technology committees.
- Provide timely support and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in association management with an emphasis on business and management, or new products development. Knowledge of the construction industry preferred. Experience in residential construction a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals; build consensus; manage staff; motivate volunteers; assess member needs; conceptualize new products and programs, organize their development, delegate and oversee their implementation and promotion.
- Knowledge of business management systems for home building companies or ability to learn.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of office products and database software.
- Ability to maintain quality standards and meet deadlines under a heavy workload.
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field, or the equivalent combination in training, experience, and skills. Master in Business Administration or Master of Science in business desirable.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Government Affairs
Æðµã´«Ã½ seeks a dynamic and driven Federal Legislative Director to serve as a lobbyist and advocate for the housing industry’s interests on Capitol Hill. This position will focus on critical areas such as environmental, land development, and transportation policy, alongside other Æðµã´«Ã½ priorities. The Federal Legislative Director will serve as the primary advocate for the housing sector, offering expert guidance to Æðµã´«Ã½ members on issues including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, smart growth, land development, and transportation policy.
This role is responsible for analyzing legislation and government programs, while developing and executing impactful legislative, grassroots, and political strategies. These strategies will be communicated to Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s membership, Congress, the administration, and national political parties. This role will also take the lead in educating, updating, and mobilizing Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s grassroots network in the assigned region, fostering their active participation in shaping policy on Capitol Hill and influencing the broader political landscape. A successful candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and work collaboratively across Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s Government Affairs department and with the broader advocacy team to advance Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s priorities. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact and drive efforts to shape policies that advance the housing industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains an active presence and working relationships on Capitol Hill and within the administration and White House for Æðµã´«Ã½ through: regular visits to congressional offices and with administration staff; attending congressional briefings; committee hearings, and markups; communicating with congressional staff, other trade associations, coalitions and national political parties; attending receptions and other political events as assigned.
- Direct political outreach in assigned region and advise Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s membership on political support for candidates in assigned region. This is to ensure the voice of the nation’s home builders is heard by federal legislators throughout the legislative and political process.
- Communicates information, both in written and oral form, about Æðµã´«Ã½ policies and positions to members of Congress, their staffs, federal agencies, and the White House.
- Drafts letters, testimony, floor statements, colloquies, position papers, and other materials to transmit these policies to Capitol Hill.
- Attends Congressional hearings and other meetings as appropriate. Similarly, communicates information, both in written and oral form, about federal legislative activity and issues to Æðµã´«Ã½ Senior Officers, general Æðµã´«Ã½ membership, BUILD-PAC trustees, Æðµã´«Ã½ committees, and Æðµã´«Ã½ staff.
- Develops issue papers for Æðµã´«Ã½ meetings, updates Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s Issues Management system, prepares briefing materials and issue summaries, formulates memorandums for Æðµã´«Ã½ leadership, and reports information on assigned issue areas to Æðµã´«Ã½ committees and staff.
- Analyzes legislative proposals. Gathers information about Congressional and political activity, evaluates effect on housing industry, confers with Æðµã´«Ã½ senior leaders and regulatory staff to determine position and develop legislative strategies.
- Directs and develops grassroots liaison activities with Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s councils and leadership groups.This includes developing grassroots outreach activities, materials, conducting grassroots educational programs, and recruiting grassroots membership. Coordinates and directs these activities among the legislative staff.
- Educates and advises Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s BUILD-PAC trustees on legislative (pro-housing) support from members of Congress and candidates.
- Establishes a working relationship with individual campaign fundraisers and candidates in the oversight area, the administration, and national political party staff, as relevant.
- Attends BUILD-PAC sponsored political events for candidates in the oversight area.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize complex legislative information and political environment.
- Demonstrated ability to balance a heavy workload with short- and long-term project deadlines.Ability to address changing priorities and work well under pressure.
- First-hand knowledge of federal legislative process, including the congressional budget/appropriations process.
- Knowledge of political process, grassroots outreach, housing industry, trade association operations, and/or regulatory process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.Master’s degree/law degree preferred.
- Minimum of four years of federal legislative experience, either on Capitol Hill, federal government agency, political campaigns, or at another trade association. Knowledge of specific issue area or assigned region preferred.
- Ability to travel.
- Eligible for telework (three days in person, two days remote).
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Housing Finance /Advocacy
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking a Director of Financial Institutions and Capital Markets to research, monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory and industry issues related to financial institutions, housing production financing, mortgage capital markets, and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. This individual will develop and implement policy recommendations, draft extensive background materials and comment letters, and provide information to Æðµã´«Ã½ members, regulators, and industry stakeholders on these issues. This is a great opportunity for a skilled policy professional to shape housing finance policy, engage with industry leaders, and strengthen Æðµã´«Ã½’s voice in the financial institutions and capital markets arena.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes the impact of financial services and mortgage capital markets legislation and regulation on the housing industry. Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory proposals for reforms to the financial system, including to the GSEs, financial institutions, and capital markets. Thoroughly monitors, researches and analyzes emerging issues impacting financing for home builders and home buyers. Develops legislative and regulatory policy recommendations in response to proposals and emerging issues.
- Schedules and prepares Æðµã´«Ã½ leadership for issues advocacy meetings with senior-level congressional and regulatory officials, and provides substantive/technical input during meetings as needed.
- Works with Æðµã´«Ã½ committees and key members, industry regulators, and stakeholders to recommend, develop and implement Æðµã´«Ã½ policy positions on finance and capital markets issues impacting housing, housing production financing for home builders, and mortgage financing for home buyers. Interacts with appropriate financial institution regulators and GSEs to convey Æðµã´«Ã½ policy positions. Attends agency and stakeholder meetings and hearings. Assists and supports efforts of Æðµã´«Ã½’s Advocacy Group to educate and build support for Æðµã´«Ã½’s policies.
- Maintains working relationships with financial institutions and housing-related regulatory agencies, GSEs, and other mortgage capital market entities through regular contact with appropriate staff and policy experts.
- Responds to member inquiries on financial institution regulatory matters, housing production financing, GSEs, mortgage capital markets, and other related issues. Staffs the Financial Institutions and Capital Markets Subcommittee of the Housing Finance Committee as well as any related task forces and working groups.
- Drafts reports on legislative and regulatory proposals impacting the financial system and capital markets. Prepares policy and strategy papers and testimony. Drafts thoroughly researched and well-written comment letters and issue analyses in response to legislative and regulatory proposals impacting home builders. Writes and routinely updates Æðµã´«Ã½ issue papers and web content. Contributes information for leadership talking points and other briefing materials. Prepares policy resolutions and letters to key policy makers. Contributes content to the Mortgage Roundtable discussion paper. Prepares and distributes the department’s monthly newsletter.
Preferred Skills:
- Requires thorough knowledge of U.S. housing finance system, particularly: financial institutions, secondary mortgage markets, and instruments, and related regulatory and legislative environment.
- Strong background in banking, capital markets and finance, particularly housing finance and operations of the primary and mortgage capital markets. Demonstrated analytical and research abilities.
- Must have exceptional research and writing skills, along with strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with a wide variety of individuals.
- Proficient computer skills in analytical applications (spreadsheets, graphics and financial databases).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or comparable experience and education. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in financial institutions regulation and/or mortgage capital market issues with a concentration in preparing policy analysis, reports, regulatory comments, and legislative testimony in the area of banking and housing finance. (Relevant graduate degree(s) may be used to offset some of the work experience requirements.)
- Established network of regulatory, financial services, and/or mortgage capital market industry contacts, preferable.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $155,000-$165,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Advocacy
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking to fill a Labor and Safety policy role. This position ensures all labor and safety-related issues relevant to Æðµã´«Ã½, such as employment status, wage and hour requirements, immigration, workers compensation, and all aspects of jobsite safety are monitored and appropriately addressed. Develops and implements Æðµã´«Ã½’s regulatory policy program concerning labor and safety issues at the federal, state and local levels. This role oversees the development of training, educational programs and resources for industry professionals, HBAs, policy experts and the general public. This role also provides employment, labor and safety expertise and advocacy on assigned issues, represents Æðµã´«Ã½ in various forums, and fosters positive working relationships will industry allies and organizations. This position supervises staff working on related issues and oversees the departmental budget.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and takes part in Æðµã´«Ã½’s policy, regulatory, and programmatic advocacy efforts concerning employment, labor and safety matters. Ensures all actions on issues relevant to Æðµã´«Ã½ are monitored and appropriately addressed, including policy analysis; preparation of comments, testimony, and other written responses; tracking industry trends; and providing HBA assistance.
- Represents Æðµã´«Ã½ and the home building industry in advocacy arenas to advance Æðµã´«Ã½ policy at all levels of government. Builds relationships with agency personnel and alliances with professional societies, industry coalitions, trade associations, public interest groups and technical experts.
- Assists in developing and implementing comprehensive interdivisional strategies for addressing employment, labor and safety issues across the association.
- Manages the technical assistance program for state and local affiliates and members on key issues including, but not limited to, federal and state policies concerning employment status, wage and hour requirements, immigration, workers compensation, and all aspects of jobsite safety.
- Provides as needed technical assistance and advocacy support to state and local associations in the negotiation of regulatory policies and compliance assistance to members. Oversees the preparation and dissemination of guidance documents, web content, and social media posts to ensure that Æðµã´«Ã½ remains the premier source of labor and safety information for the members.
- Identifies the information and technical data needed for key policy initiatives and conducts and conducts or contracts for the completion of research to obtain information and data needed to bolster Æðµã´«Ã½ policy arguments.
- Develops and maintains the technical knowledge required to remain Æðµã´«Ã½’s technical expert on employment, labor and immigration issues and ensures department staff maintains the expertise needed to serve as primary Subject Matter Experts on their assigned issues.
- Manages the labor and safety-related educational programming for HBAs, conferences, the International Builders’ Show and the Æðµã´«Ã½ membership.
- Oversees the development, organization and conduct of technical seminars on current and emerging employment, labor and safety issues, DOL regulatory requirements, workers compensation and related technical issues. Directs the preparation and distribution of construction labor and safety publications, training videos, and informational resources and assists members in developing compliance strategies.
- Staffs the Labor, Safety and Health Committee and its subcommittees and supports others, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of labor and/or safety policy experience in a federal, state or local regulatory agency or equivalent private sector experience is needed.
- Project management or program oversight experience is also desirable.
- A bachelor’s degree in labor relations, workforce management, or a related field is required or comparable in experience and education. A master’s or law degree in a related field is desirable.
- Working knowledge of the construction industry and technical expertise in Fair Labor Standards Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and applicable labor regulations required. Knowledge of workers’ compensation insurance, immigration, labor law and/or construction safety is preferred.
- Strong analytical, writing, organizational and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
- Ability to balance heavy workloads and multiple projects, deadlines and priorities is critical for success.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Government Affairs
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking a manager of BUILD-PAC fundraising to join our dynamic Government Affairs team. This role plays a vital part in driving the success of BUILD-PAC by developing and managing fundraising strategies that engage donors at every level — from major donor clubs to state and local associations, as well as Æðµã´«Ã½ councils and membership groups. The ideal candidate will be energized by building relationships, inspiring member participation, and creating meaningful donor experiences. This position also contributes to key communication efforts and national outreach initiatives that strengthen BUILD-PAC’s presence among key audiences nationwide.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works to plan and execute BUILD-PAC’s fundraising strategy and new campaigns. This includes, but is not limited to, compiling and drafting general, event-specific and regular outreach to donors, trustees, staff and Æðµã´«Ã½ membership. The individual will assist in designing BUILD-PAC’s new fundraising campaigns, including slogans, cycle themes and taglines
- Develops and implements state fundraising plans to achieve fundraising goals established each election cycle. This person will help local and state HBAs promote BUILD-PAC, recruit new contributors, host an annual event, and meet assigned fundraising goals
- Serves as a liaison for state trustees and local and state association staff for BUILD-PAC fundraising efforts. The manager will work with trustees to ensure all BUILD-PAC fundraising is in accordance with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations and BUILD-PAC policies and bylaws
- Manages BUILD-PAC’s donor clubs, where the responsibilities include generating and implementing new fundraising ideas to increase and maintain participation. The role will support the donor club chairs in increasing fundraising efforts, ensure proper tracking of donor members, administer donor club fulfillment benefits, and draft communications and solicitations to donors. Works with the Conventions and Meetings staff to plan events during Æðµã´«Ã½ board meetings
- Drafts, distributes and promotes BUILD-PAC education and awareness pieces among Æðµã´«Ã½ membership, including BUILD-PAC’s newsletter, donor club communications and talking points
- Serves as the staff liaison between Æðµã´«Ã½ committees, councils and member groups, and works with the Æðµã´«Ã½ staff to provide talking points, PAC fundraising updates, marketing materials, solicitations, educational tools and other necessary information
Preferred Skills:
- Requires extensive knowledge and expertise in fundraising campaign development and management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively deliver campaign messages and persuade members and staff of BUILD-PAC’s importance
- Comfort and ability to effectively ask members for a political contribution
- Knowledge of the federal legislative process and the purpose of political action committees (PACs)
- Knowledge of FEC regulations and state/local campaign finance laws
- Strong attention to detail and people skills
- Knowledge of Capitol Hill/PAC administration/trade associations is preferred
- Experience with PAC management software, such as DDC, is preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public relations or equivalent in education and experience
- Minimum of three to four years of professional experience in fundraising or PAC management
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: Federation Member Services
Æðµã´«Ã½ seeks a manager of leadership training to join the Federation Member Services team. This role will support various leadership development efforts aimed at volunteer leaders at affiliated local and state associations. This role focuses on the operations and logistics of these programs, and helps to manage a comprehensive portfolio of initiatives designed to enhance volunteer leadership skills, raise awareness of Federation values, and foster a leadership pipeline to the national organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage internal timelines and resources for leadership development programs.
- Direct scholarship activities related to leadership training programs.
- Oversee efforts to collect, track and manage leadership data information.
- Provide on-site program support during Æðµã´«Ã½ Leadership Meetings.
- Assist the Leadership Training team with new and ongoing initiatives.
- Ensure proper frameworks are built for each initiative and generate reports.
- Oversee conference logistics for various leadership training events.
- Create pre- and post-event surveys and deliver actionable reports.
- Communicate regularly with the executive directors and volunteer leadership of affiliated associations.
- Present information, deliver content, and provide training at national meetings.
- Provide timely support and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Champion Æðµã´«Ã½â€™s Mission Statement and demonstrate our Core Values in all efforts.
Preferred Skills:
- Data analysis/visualization experience.
- Public speaking and/or group facilitation preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with productivity applications like the Microsoft suite of products.
- Superior customer service skills.
Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited college or university in business, marketing, or communications.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing programs/initiatives.
- Superior project management skills and experience.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and database software applications.
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- Eligible for telework (three days in person, two days remote).
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 submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 Æðµã´«Ã½. This position oversees specific conferences and meetings within the overall event portfolio as well as support logistical components of the Æðµã´«Ã½ 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 Æðµã´«Ã½ 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: Federated Member Services - Student Chapters
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking a mission-driven and highly organized program manager to lead and grow its Student Chapters program. This role is responsible for executing dynamic programming, managing high-profile events like the International Builders’ Show (IBS), and fostering strong relationships with students, faculty, Executive Officers, and industry professionals. The program manager will play a key role in strengthening Æðµã´«Ã½’s future workforce pipeline by delivering high-impact student experiences and contributing to the long-term strategic direction of the program. This position is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong project management skills, and is passionate about workforce development and student engagement in the residential construction industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive membership growth and engagement by developing and executing strategies to expand the number of active student chapters nationwide
- Plan and implement student programming that supports recruitment, retention, and career awareness in residential construction
- Provide high-touch customer service and serve as the primary liaison to faculty advisors, student leaders, Executive Officers, and key stakeholders
- Represent Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Chapters at internal and external meetings with professionalism, enthusiasm, and an eye toward relationship-building
- Lead or support the planning and execution of year-round student events, including the coordination of all logistics for IBS student programming
- Anticipate and resolve event-related challenges in real time, ensuring successful outcomes under tight deadlines
- Collaborate with Marketing and Membership teams to produce targeted outreach campaigns and content tied to major workforce initiatives (e.g., Careers in Construction Month)
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to the Student Chapters website, event communications, and promotional materials
- Provide support to the Senior Director on strategic initiatives, program evaluation, and communication with the Student Chapters Advisory Board
Preferred Skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance daily execution with long-term program goals
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, especially in high-pressure or event-focused environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement
- Strategic thinker who brings creativity, adaptability, and attention to detail
- Comfort working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in program or event management, preferably in an association, nonprofit, or education-related setting
- Experience working with students, educators, or in a service-oriented role is a plus
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Human Resources
Æðµã´«Ã½ is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist who thrives in a mission-driven environment to join its Human Resources team. This role will manage key HR functions, including employee benefits, recruitment and compliance processes. The Senior HR Generalist will lead open enrollment, support full-cycle hiring, ensure HRIS accuracy, and collaborate on payroll and benefits reconciliation. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple areas of HR — benefits administration, recruitment and HR project work — and is ideal for someone who brings a solid generalist foundation, strong initiative and a proactive mindset.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee employee benefits programs for 200+ employees, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life, disability and wellness offerings
- Lead open enrollment, coordinate with benefit vendors, and support employees with questions and enrollment guidance
- Support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews on an ongoing basis
- Maintain up-to-date benefit information in the HRIS, and support audits and reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal and local employment and benefits regulations
- Collaborate with Finance on payroll and benefit deduction reconciliation
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives that enhance employee engagement, improve processes, and support department goals
- Assist with onboarding, offboarding (including COBRA) and general HR operations
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with HRIS systems (ADP is a plus)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- A strong generalist background with broad exposure in the HR function
- Ability to manage competing priorities, demonstrate follow-through, and thrive in a dynamic environment
- Experience working in a mission-driven or service-oriented workplace is a plus
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct benefits administration and recruiting responsibilities
- Strong working knowledge of employment and benefits compliance (COBRA, ACA, FMLA, LOA, etc.)
- Must be able to telework (three days in person, two days remote)
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer