National Association of Home Builders
Director, Education and Events
National Association of Home Builders, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview NAHB seeks a creative, collaborative meetings professional to plan and manage educational programming logistics, conferences, meetings, and special events/activations. The director will work closely with the VP of Meetings & Events to oversee logistics for keynote and specialty education sessions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS). This role involves partnering with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, recommend improvements, streamline processes, and enhance overall learning experiences. The director will also manage contracts, budgets, and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality events.
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Key Duties & Responsibilities
Lead logistical planning and onsite delivery of IBS education programming, including scheduling sessions, coordinating speakers and moderators, and designing room sets. Oversee specialty education at IBS, including set design, keynote speaker contracts, run-of-show creation, program development, script writing, and production of intro and transitional videos. Serve as onsite point of contact for education session rooms, managing vendors, staff, and temporary personnel. Plan and execute special events ranging from 200-600+ attendees, or standalone programs, from site selection and contracting to vendor hiring, food and beverage, entertainment, and onsite management, collaborating across sponsorship, marketing, and content teams. Oversee the Manager of Meetings & Events, responsible for small conferences and events, including hotel and vendor contracting, education programming support, and offsite events. Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification highly preferred. 5–7+ years of experience in meeting planning, trade shows, conferences, special events, and member-focused education logistics. Supervisory experience required. Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and direct vendors and staff under tight deadlines and high-volume workloads. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office suite. Enthusiasm for using technology to improve productivity and collaboration. Willingness to travel, including weekends. Hybrid work schedule, 3 days a week in-office. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 annualized, commensurate with skills and experience. Application To apply for this position, please submit this application. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Key Duties & Responsibilities
Lead logistical planning and onsite delivery of IBS education programming, including scheduling sessions, coordinating speakers and moderators, and designing room sets. Oversee specialty education at IBS, including set design, keynote speaker contracts, run-of-show creation, program development, script writing, and production of intro and transitional videos. Serve as onsite point of contact for education session rooms, managing vendors, staff, and temporary personnel. Plan and execute special events ranging from 200-600+ attendees, or standalone programs, from site selection and contracting to vendor hiring, food and beverage, entertainment, and onsite management, collaborating across sponsorship, marketing, and content teams. Oversee the Manager of Meetings & Events, responsible for small conferences and events, including hotel and vendor contracting, education programming support, and offsite events. Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification highly preferred. 5–7+ years of experience in meeting planning, trade shows, conferences, special events, and member-focused education logistics. Supervisory experience required. Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and direct vendors and staff under tight deadlines and high-volume workloads. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office suite. Enthusiasm for using technology to improve productivity and collaboration. Willingness to travel, including weekends. Hybrid work schedule, 3 days a week in-office. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 annualized, commensurate with skills and experience. Application To apply for this position, please submit this application. Equal Opportunity Employer
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