The Urban Land Institute
Dallas, TX
Experience: 5-7 years
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 38,000 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, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of ULI is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
ULI’s organizational structure includes district councils that cover specific regional areas.
ULI North Texas carries forth the mission by serving the North Texas metropolitan area’s public and private sectors with pragmatic land use expertise and education. Our 800 members form a spectrum of land use and development disciplines, including developers, builders, investors, designers, public officials, planners, real estate brokers, attorneys, engineers, lenders, academics, and students.
The Opportunity
The Manager, reporting to the Executive Director, helps run the programs and operations of the district council. The Manager will be the lead on several ULI North Texas programs, including UrbanPlan, ULI North Texas Next, the Women’s Leadership Initiative, and the Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). This includes the oversight, implementation, communication, and marketing of programs. For more information on the district council’s programs, please visit: http://northtexas.uli.org/get-involved.
The Manager will also participate in other aspects of the district council’s work program. This may include writing proposals for and administering grants; sponsorship and membership committee support; event planning; and other programs and initiatives. The incumbent will maintain frequent interactions with ULI North Texas volunteer members and provide courteous customer service. The Manager will develop and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, public agencies, community leaders, and other industry professionals.
For additional details on ULI and a full job description, please visit www.uli.org.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of related experience (e.g., real estate, urban planning, public policy; experience in education, nonprofit management, or event planning may substitute).
- BA required, MA desirable.
- Demonstrated high degree of initiative and project management; able to manage several projects at once and to meet frequent deadlines.
- Excellent professional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with senior business and public sector executives. Meticulous attention to detail.
- Skilled in customary office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
- Ability to attend early-morning and evening events as needed; provide own transportation.
- Ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility for them, and to work with minimal supervision in a high-production position.
- Flexible and adaptable; ability to work cooperatively in a mission-driven team environment.
- Ability to build relationships with ULI members to encourage their commitment and contribution to programs and initiatives. Understanding of volunteer organizations.
Please submit your letter of interest and résumé to jobs@uli.org with “Manager, ULI North Texas” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. The Urban Land Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EOE/m/f/d/v.