Careers at NAHB

Group: Advocacy

NAHB seeks a seasoned advocacy professional to assume the Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO) role. As the head of our Advocacy Group, this key position will oversee critical departments, including Federal Government Affairs, State and Local Government Affairs, Housing Finance, Regulatory, and Legal Advocacy. This role will also oversee all of NAHB’s political activities.

The CAO will play a key role in crafting and executing NAHB's advocacy strategies, fostering positive outcomes for the home-building industry. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven record of effective leadership and management, with a skill for fostering a collaborative environment.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the Management Team, the CAO will be the primary link between NAHB leadership and advocacy matters.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills are essential, as this key position will represent NAHB on home-building issues to internal and external audiences.
• Proven leadership and management experience in advocacy, preferably within the housing or construction industry.
• Extensive background in government affairs, regulatory affairs, and legal advocacy.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage a staff of advocacy professionals.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in law, public policy, political science, or a related field.

If you are a dynamic leader passionate about advancing the home-building industry through strategic advocacy, we invite you to apply for this transformative role at NAHB. Join us in shaping the future of home building and advocating for the business interests of our members nationwide.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Human Resources

NAHB is looking for a HR Manager to join the growing Human Resources department. The HR Manager is responsible for effectively managing HR-related activities including recruitment, benefits administration, policy implementation and employee communications. This role ensures that managers receive the necessary support and expertise for staffing and plays a pivotal role in employee engagement and culture development through organized events and communications. Additionally, the position involves providing manager-level benefits administration support and collaborating closely with employees, brokers and carriers to resolve issues and maintain morale.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of the employment lifecycle for employees.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers and oversee the recruitment process.
• Represent NAHB at job fairs and networking events.
• Serve as the point of contact for the acquisition of temporary staff.
• Develop and coordinate HR-sponsored staff activities and events.
• Provide confidential advice and counseling in compliance with employment laws.
• Conduct New Employee Orientation and manage the onboarding process.
• Manage benefits administration and annual open enrollment process.
• Work to resolved escalated benefits inquiries.
• Provide backup support for HR-related payroll changes and communication with the payroll team.
• Oversee internal and external HR-related communication in partnership with the CHRO.
• Ensure accurate and timely HR communications.
• Track hiring, staffing and other HR related data, and prepare related reports and analysis.
• Provide in-office support to employees three days per week.

Qualifications:

• At least five years of proven experience in Human Resources. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in recruitment and managing the recruitment lifecycle.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, and experience in administering them in a human resources environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Familiarity with HR systems and payroll software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000 annually based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Federation Member Services

NAHB is searching for asearching for a Content Manager, Community Member Support to aid in the development, planning and delivery of quality education learning content products such as videos, webinars and live online discussions. This role will help raise awareness of NAHB Communities and their respective niches within NAHB, the home building industry and the consumer marketplace using a variety of communications and promotional efforts.

The incumbent will provide editorial and writing support for products and services, such as articles, blog posts, videos, print publications and digital tools, with an emphasis on promoting NAHB resources designed to strengthen and support the broader member community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the production of NAHB Community Shop Talks (i.e., live online discussions) including inputting discussion details into a content management system, moderating discussions via Zoom and tracking discussion metrics.
• Create, edit, manage, and promote NAHB Community content through email and social media to build member engagement and website traffic.
• Research, develop, write, and produce targeted copy and web content for NAHB Community initiatives.
• Assist in the management of the editorial content production process for assigned stakeholder content assignments.
• Support stakeholders in developing learning content and experiences delivered through a variety of mediums (i.e., print and digital) and help identify opportunities to enhance the NAHB member experience.
• Strategize to develop new NAHB Community content, as well as manage existing content on nahb.org.
• Work with NAHB Community stakeholders to provide program support for the International Builders’ Show (IBS) Convention Education Selection Committee.
• Attend IBS and participate on teams and/or manage special projects that support NAHB’s goals and initiatives (i.e., education sessions and awards programs).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of professional, preferably in service-oriented, environment with communications, writing, editing and public relations experience.
• Experience working with the media, writing and editing for a variety of publications, and managing the design and production process, preferably in an association environment.
• Internet-savvy with background in developing content for websites and other online communication tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, and understanding of print and online production process.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and manage multiple project priorities, work under pressure, and work collaboratively with organization staff as a team player.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Operations and Housing

NAHB is looking for a Housing Manager to manage all the details related to staff travel for the Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings and the International Builders’ Show (IBS). The person in this role will manage logistics in reference to contracts, housing vendor relationships, staff travel and meeting details, as well as serve as the primary point of contact for local hotels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the NAHB staff travel process for the IBS and Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings. Work closely with the Housing Director and VP, Convention Operations to solicit and compile staff travel requests from NAHB’s Senior Management Team.
• Manage the day-to-day processing, tracking and archiving of hotel contracts for the IBS hotel and NAHB leadership meetings as directed by the Housing Director.
• Partner with the hotels and various internal stakeholders to process and finalize contracts once negotiations are complete.
• Work with the Housing Director to assign and track NAHB staff housing assignments.
• Serve as the backup contact with NAHB’s housing management company.
• Assist the Housing Director with housing assignments and management of the exhibitor/group room blocks.
• Responsible for the tracking and utilization of contracted concessions, and tracking commissions and rebates.
• Responsible for managing the hotel reservation process for meeting attendees, speakers and staff.
• Work with hotels to create housing information forms and dedicated online reservation sites for these meetings and others as requested.
• Assist members with housing needs throughout the housing and registration.
• Work closely with the local hotels to obtain contracts and negotiate long-term rates annually for members and vendors.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in association event management with strong understanding of hotel contracts and terminology, hotel room block management, registration and housing databases, customer service, and hotel industry sales or reservation management.
• College degree or equivalent in education and work experience.
• Basic meeting planning knowledge is required, and experience in meeting specifications and contract negotiations are a plus.
• Exceptional customer service attitude, time management, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment. Three days in office and two days remote — non-negotiable.
• Some travel is required for this position.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Meeting Logistics

NAHB is searching for a Housing and Logistics Manager to join the NAHB Executive Networking Groups. The Housing and Logistics Manager will work closely with the director to facilitate the hotel reservation process and manage the group room block for approximately 80+ meetings. Additionally, this position will also be responsible for coordinating food, beverage, audio visual, and meeting room setup with vendors to ensure a seamless meeting experience for our meeting attendees.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the hotel reservation process for meeting attendees, speakers and staff.
• Manages group room blocks and releases rooms according to contractual deadlines to avoid attrition penalties.
• Prepares accurate and comprehensive meeting specifications to include meeting room setup, food and beverage, and audio-visual equipment, while adhering to all contractual obligations.
• Manages vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and conduct reconciliation of authorized charges, performance of services, and paid deposits.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least three years’ experience as a meetings manager, hospitality services or executive level administration.
• Basic meeting planning knowledge is required, and experience in contract negotiation, meeting specifications and banquet event order preparations is a plus.
• Exceptional customer service attitude, time management, and relentless attention to detail. Must be able to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Regulatory

NAHB is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of senior program manager, environmental policy. This role is responsible for implementing NAHB’s regulatory policy program concerning environmental issues at the federal, state and local level by providing critical analysis of law and regulation; and providing technical assistance to members and HBAs on environmental regulatory issues. Functions performed by this position include the preparation of regulatory comment letters, compliance assistance materials for NAHB’s membership, and performing related regulatory advocacy work before federal and state environmental agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze regulation and legislation in assigned environmental area and assess its impact on the home building industry.
• Prepare and submit written regulatory comments, formal testimony, technical papers and talking points.
• Analyze state and local statutes, regulations and/or ordinances for conformance with national standards and trends.
• Assist the manager in developing and implementing comprehensive interdivisional strategies for addressing environmental issues in assigned environmental area.
• Represent NAHB and the home building industry in advocacy arenas to advance NAHB policy.
• Manage the technical assistance program for state and local affiliates on key environmental issues.
• As needed, provide on-site technical assistance and advocacy support to state and local associations in the negotiation of regulatory agencies.
• Perform technical research, and anticipate and provide the information and technical data needed to bolster NAHB policy arguments.
• Develop, organize and conduct technical seminars on regulatory requirements and related technical issues.
• Staff internal association committees and task forces and working group as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of environmental policy experience in a federal, state or local regulatory agency, or an equivalent work experience in private sector position is required.
• A master’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental engineering, natural resources, or comparable experience and education is required.
• Familiarity analyzing environmental federal statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance documents and policies.
• Technical knowledge of Clean Water Act-related issues is necessary; technical knowledge of other environmental statutes and regulations a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and knowledge of the legislative processes.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and analytical skills required.
• Ability to balance heavy workloads and simultaneous deadlines and priorities.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Legal Advocacy

NAHB seeks an attorney to join its friendly, hard-working staff. The position is within NAHB’s Legal Advocacy group. The Staff Counsel will assist with identifying litigation opportunities that will contribute to enhancing NAHB’s mission and support other departments.

This position participates in developing legal actions on behalf of NAHB pursuant to NAHB policy. The Staff Counsel contributes to the daily operations of the NAHB Litigation Program and Land Development Department. The role provides legal analysis, support, assistance and education to NAHB leadership, staff, and state/local home builder associations and members with respect to energy, finance, and multifamily/single family housing issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaison with NAHB government affairs, codes, regulatory and communications staff to coordinate NAHB’s legal efforts with the activities of other departments.
• Provide legal research, analysis, counsel and opinions to NAHB senior staff, other staff and senior officers on Administrative Procedure Act, environmental/energy, and other issues as assigned.
• Provide legal education to state and local home builder associations and members on federal legal issues.
• Provide in-the-field consultation services to state and local associations as needed and respond to member inquiries on such issues.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic plans and budgets for individual cases, prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for distribution to outside counsel for potential representation in new litigation.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate counsel to represent NAHB in proactive litigation.
• Manage outside counsel.
• Assist with developing and reviewing litigation strategies on a variety of federal housing issues.
• Research and identify existing and potential cases of importance to NAHB members.
• Assist with the development and preparation of pleadings, briefs and other court documents for filing in new and active litigation.
• Attend industry coalition meetings.
• Craft amicus briefs for filing in federal and state courts.
• Assist staff at all levels of the association by providing legal research and information to legislative and policy questions.

Required Qualifications:

• Two to six years of relevant legal experience.
• Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act notice and comment process.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, write and balance multiple assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team setting and a willingness to travel occasionally.
• Experience with federal laws that impact home building, including environmental, finance and energy statutes.
• Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment and interact with NAHB’s broad membership.
• D.C. Bar license or the ability to obtain. U.S. Supreme Court bar admission or ability to obtain.
• A background in the Federal Administrative Process is preferred.

Work Conditions:

• Three days in person/two days remote.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Public speaking and presenting at local/state home-building associations may be required.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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