Associate, Los Angeles District Council
Urban Land Institute
January 29, 2015
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Urban Design
Other topics not covered above
Experience:
1-3 years
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Associate, Los Angeles District Council
About ULI
ULI – the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 34,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service. The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. For more information visit www.uli.org.
ULI – the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 34,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service. The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. For more information visit www.uli.org.
About the District Councils
ULI District Councils deliver the ULI mission at the local level by providing members with education, networking, and opportunities to give back to the community. With almost 1,700 members across the Los Angeles region, ULI Los Angeles, a district council of the Urban Land Institute, carries forth the ULI mission as the preeminent real estate forum in Southern California. Membership includes developers, builders, investors, architects, public officials, planners, real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, engineers, lenders, academics and students. For more information on ULI Los Angeles, please visit www.la.uli.org.
ULI District Councils deliver the ULI mission at the local level by providing members with education, networking, and opportunities to give back to the community. With almost 1,700 members across the Los Angeles region, ULI Los Angeles, a district council of the Urban Land Institute, carries forth the ULI mission as the preeminent real estate forum in Southern California. Membership includes developers, builders, investors, architects, public officials, planners, real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, engineers, lenders, academics and students. For more information on ULI Los Angeles, please visit www.la.uli.org.
The Associate Role:The Associate, ULI Los Angeles, is a professional liaison among the district council, ULI headquarters, and Los Angeles real estate, planning, and development professionals. Oftentimes, the Associate is the face of the ULI Los Angeles district council—members call the Associate first for assistance and information. The Associate works closely with the executive director and the director to maintain administrative, financial, and office operations of the Los Angeles district council, including membership, sponsorship, programs, communications, and community outreach. For a full job description please visit www.uli.org/about-uli/career-opportunities
Requirements:
- BA/BS required, 2-5 years’ work experience, preferably working at a non-profit or other organization in a member service capacity
- Proven project and operation management skills, including the ability to creatively solve problems and simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects.
- Proven meeting and event coordination skills. Ability to attend early morning and evening events is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency/skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of and competency with graphics, illustrator, or communications software a plus. Familiarity and proficiency with web-based tools, such as content management systems or internet-based tools for updating and publishing content to a dynamic website.
- Polished and professional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with senior business and public sector executives
- Aptitude for financial management and budgeting with outstanding attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks concurrently and completely with responsible follow-through. Able to initiate tasks and assume responsibility for them, and to work with minimal supervision in a high-production position.
- Aptitude for thorough and precise financial management—budgeting and reporting.
- Adaptability and ability to provide courteous customer service and professional relationships with coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, demonstrating meticulous attention to both details and deadlines.
- Ability to travel to ULI Los Angeles and attend early morning and evening events throughout the region and occasionally to ULI meetings in other locations.
To apply, please submit your letter of interest and résumé to jobs@uli.org, subject line “Associate, Los Angeles”. For a full job description please visit www.uli.org/about-uli/career-opportunities. No phone calls, please. EOE/m/f/d/v