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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) seeks a creative, team oriented, collaborative meetings professional, who will plan and manage trade show educational programming logistics, conferences, meetings, and special events/activations.  The Director will work closely with the AVP of Meetings & Events in handling logistics for keynote and specialty education sessions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and specialty space experiences. The Director will regularly work with stakeholders to determine needs and making recommendations, improve processes and manage overall experiences at learning events for NAHB.  The Director will also handle contract negotiations and budgets for events. The Director will report to the AVP of Meetings & Events.

Qualified candidates will have a background in conferences/tradeshow education logistics, meetings, and special event planning.  The ability to maintain quality standards and meet deadlines under a heavy workload during peak times is a must. Candidates must be able to develop and manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and confidently direct vendors and staff to ensure an optimal outcome. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the Director will be responsible for effectively managing vendors and advising colleagues. Candidates should be proficient in the MS Office suite. Position will require travel, including weekends.

A minimum of 5 -7 years of meeting planning experience, specifically with trade shows, conferences, special events and member support. Supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree is required.  A CMP is highly preferred.

About NAHB:

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) helps its members build 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.

To apply for this position, please visit www.nahb.org/jobs.

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About National Association of Home Builders

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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