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Manager, Urban Land Institute - San Antonio, TX

Manager, ULI San Antonio

Urban Land Institute
Experience: 
5-7 years
Location: 
San AntonioTX
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 30,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service.
ULI San Antonio offers a range of high quality programs, including its signature annual Development of Distinction Awards, the ULI Young Leaders Mentorship Program, and the Women’s Leadership Initiative. For more information on ULI San Antonio, please visit www.sanantonio.uli.org. For more information on ULI, please visit www.uli.org.
The Manager Role 
The Manager’s overall responsibility will include planning and executing programs for ULI San Antonio. This entails working closely with the Executive Director, Chair, volunteers, and other committee members to set the vision and execute logistics.
The District Council Manager is a professional position within the District Council, serving as liaison between the Executive Director of ULI Houston/San Antonio, the other Texas District Council offices, and ULI headquarters in Washington, DC, ensuring that all work is consistent with ULI’s policies and procedures, and the District Council goals are met and ULI’s mission is carried forth.
Requirements
Due to the nature of the position with a non-profit organization, the Manager must be highly-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, and have a passion and ability to guide and support professionals involved in the District Council’s program of work. The Manager is courteous and friendly as the face of the ULI and the District Council.  The District Council Manager has a flexible work style and a familiarity with San Antonio. 
The ideal candidate will have a passion for urban planning and possess excellent communications and organizational skills. 
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of overall related experience. Experience in marketing, communications, public affairs and/or public relations, events management. Knowledge of land use planning and real estate development industry.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point). Familiarity with Salesforce 2014 desirable.
  • Experience with social media marketing, and networking, ability to edit blogs and website content.
  • Strong written and oral communications and interpersonal skills to work with senior business and public sector executives.
  • Ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility, and to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume of work. Ability to prioritize tasks, to handle multiple tasks concurrently and completely, with responsible follow-through.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel to early morning and evening events in San Antonio and around Texas. Ability to assist with events including set up and tear down. Use of personal vehicle.
To apply, please submit your letter of interest and resume to jobs@uli.org, subject line “Manager, ULI San Antonio”. For a full job description, please visitwww.uli.org/about-uli/career-opportunities. No phone calls, please.  EOE/m/f/d/v