POSITION SUMMARY:
ULI Tampa Bay is searching for a Manager to join our team. Our team is small but poised for growth. We are seeking a candidate to grow with us as we increase the Institute’s membership and impact, and who exhibits a strong alignment with ULI’s mission and a commitment to long-term engagement with our organization. We highly value team members who are dedicated, and enthusiastic, and actively contribute to furthering the program of work of ULI Tampa Bay.
The Manager works closely with the Director, ULI Tampa Bay member leaders, ULI Florida staff and contractors to implement ULI Tampa Bay’s marketing and communications, coordinate and execute programs and events, and support the young leaders’ group (YLG), women’s leadership initiative (WLI), as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
ULI Tampa Bay staff currently works in a hybrid setting. The position requires that the Manager attend district council events and functions in person in the region, which may take place in early morning or evenings, and occasionally in other parts of the U.S.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing and Communications:
- Working with the Director to develop initial communications and marketing plans focused on promoting ULI Tampa Bay programs to members and nonmembers and raising public awareness of ULI Tampa Bay’s community impact initiatives.
- Execute communications initiatives, including, but not limited to, newsletters, social media campaigns, email marketing, website, sponsorship brochures, and program collateral (print and digital).
- Measure and track the effectiveness of marketing and communications plans and initiatives.
- Professionally representing ULI Tampa Bay at ULI programs, committee meetings, task forces, and meetings with ULI partner organizations and agencies.
Event Coordination and Implementation:
- Play a key role in the planning and execution of 30+ programs a year, including panel discussions, project tours, leadership events, sponsor-only events, forums, mentorship programs, annual Trends Conference, and ULI Florida Summit. These programs range in size from 20 to 700 attendees.
- Coordinate with the Director and co-chairs to schedule planning meetings, produce agendas and related materials, attending and taking meeting minutes.
- Work with Director and committee members to identify speakers and align the content with the priorities of ULI Tampa Bay.
- Contract and coordinate with venues, caterers, AV providers, etc. on meeting logistics to ensure high-quality execution of events.
- Work collaboratively with the Director to staff and coordinate community Technical Assistance (TAPs) for public sector clients around the region.
Operational/Fiscal:
- Manage and maintain District Council operations, including but not limited to supplies and equipment, files, databases, records, calendars, inventories, and other resources, equipment, and maintenance as needed.
- Administer NetForum (a member and event database) including, but not limited to, committee assignments, complimentary event passes for registration of members of the press, speakers, sponsors, and other dignitaries.
- Respond to general email/phone inquiries about membership, sponsorship, and customer service-related items.
- Coordinate/troubleshoot with the outsourced ULI Customer Service team in processing payments for sponsorships, program registrations, and membership processing.
- Assist Director with managing council financial processes such as vendor payments, sponsor invoicing and tracking, membership data management and other operational tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree or 4–6 years of relevant work experience.
- Self-motivated, agile, and entrepreneurial — demonstrating meticulous attention to details and deadlines — in a dynamic work environment with many stakeholders and concurrent priorities/programs.
- An interest in real estate, land use, or urban planning or familiarity with the real estate and land use industry in Tampa Bay is a plus.
- Previous experience with nonprofit management or volunteer members preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility for them; work with minimal supervision in a high-production position; prioritize and reprioritize tasks as needed; and handle multiple tasks concurrently and completely with responsible follow-through.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) required.
- Proficiency in social media, email marketing (preferably Real Magnet), and WordPress preferred.
- Proficiency in design software (i.e., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.
- Proficiency in working with CRM databases, NetFORUM preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and project/program management skills.
- Collaborative, positive, and team oriented.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 48,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, regional, national, and international industry leaders and policymakers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of ULI is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.
Established as a District Council of ULI, ULI Tampa Bay is one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida and is poised to grow exponentially in the next few years. Membership is nearly 600 strong and comprised of some of the most engaged and influential people in the field of real estate. ULI Tampa Bay presents a number of annual events and will host the Florida Summit in April 2024.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
ULI has a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, vacation, and a retirement plan. Compensation is commensurate with experience. For more information, click here.
To apply, please follow the link below. Please submit a résumé and letter of interest.
ULI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, alienage or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or any other status protected by applicable law.
EOE/m/f/d/v. No relocation reimbursement is offered at this time.
