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.

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About NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) helps its members build homes and communities. Each year, NAHB’s members construct about 80% of the new homes built in the United States, both single-family and multifamily. A federation of more than 800 state and local associations, NAHB represents more than 140,000 members. About one-third are home builders and remodelers. Other members work in closely related specialties, such as sales and marketing, housing finance, and manufacturing and supplying building materials. Equal Opportunity Employer

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