Director of District Councils, ULI

Job Description

ULI is a global research and education nonprofit organization whose mission is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. It is the oldest and largest network of cross disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world with over 45,000 members globally. We bring together a unique hybrid of research, education, thought leadership, and hands-on experience to shape the future of equitable, sustainable communities worldwide. We’re on a mission to CONNECT active, passionate, diverse members through the foremost global network of interdisciplinary professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of District Councils, ULI will Manage and coordinate the district council program's scope of work to support district councils’ objectives to provide content-rich, mission-aligned programming to members at the local level. Document and disseminate information about a portfolio of ULI products available to district councils including DEI initiatives, cohort programming, and best practices within the DC network across the Americas. Serve as liaison between ULI’s district council group and ULI’s Americas NEXT and YLG leadership steering committees. Participate, advise, and provide leadership in all aspects of the group’s work program including but not limited to committee support, membership outreach, communications, event planning, and other organizational requirements. Support the group as needed with management of or assistance with other programs and initiatives. Reports to Executive Vice President, District Councils. 

At ULI, our people are our priority—both in and out of the office. We’re proud to offer a competitive, multi-faceted benefits package, including: 

• Intentional work-life balance 
• Hybrid, flexi-time scheduling 
• Diverse and welcoming environment 
• Inspired, mission-driven work 
• Community service days and U-time 
• Career development support 
• Holistic approach to wellbeing 

This role has a salary range of $95,000 – $105,000. 

This is a full-time, hybrid, exempt position, located in Washington, DC.

 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• You will partner, collaborate, and support the Americas level NEXT and YLG leadership steering committees. Working in concert with key, high-impact member leadership, this Director will work with these groups to guide and support their initiatives so that it dovetails with the work of the broader Institute. The candidate should have high-level volunteer engagement/member management experience and highly attuned emotional intelligence skills. 
• Partner, collaborate, and support local organizing committees within the district council network to produce programming, grow membership, and attain district council status.
  1. Work with member leaders to strategically implement strategies to continue to grow programming and membership.
  2. High level volunteer engagement/membership engagement experience is a must along with demonstrated operational excellence and effectiveness.
• Represent district councils, support, and direct DEI collaborations and scope of work projects including but not limited to cultural humility training, DEI programming, and other programs and projects as needed. 
• Partner with various internal and external stakeholder groups to support DEI initiatives within the district council network. 
• Partner with Executive Vice President on partnerships and programming needs with Americas Executive Committee and the District Council Counselors program.
• Direct special projects and analysis as needed. 
• Serve as a senior team member of the district council team, supportive of its annual goals. 
• Experience working in a matrix environment with many stakeholders to engage is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency and strong collaboration skills across various stakeholders is a prerequisite. 

Internal Relationships

• Close coordination with district council headquarters team, EVP, other ULI headquarters staff and district council staff. 
• Maintain an elevated level of customer service and follow through for all internal relationships. 
• Demonstrated proficiencies in understanding field operations and providing operational excellence at all levels.
• Supporting the team to meet our current objectives.

External Relationships

• Provide the highest level of follow up and customer service to external stakeholder audiences.
• Maintain frequent interactions with ULI volunteer members including the YLG Americas Leadership Steering Committee and the NEXT Americas Leadership Steering Committee. 
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders on DEI initiatives and programs that reach external audiences. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and related job experience required. 
• 7-10 years of experience working with the public, private or nonprofit sectors or in association management organizations.
• Related experience managing the programs of a chapter-based organization at the national level strongly preferred. 
• Volunteer engagement or membership based organizational experience a plus with demonstrated proficiency in member leader partnerships and execution of ideas. 
• Working on community engagement and communications in land use and real estate development a plus but not required. 
• Personal characteristics: 
  • High EQ and experience collaborating with member leadership to partner to achieve shared goals, objectives, and vision.
  • Strong commitment to advancing the ULI mission and creating opportunities for our members to provide leadership in the responsible use of land in their communities.
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Capability to multitask.
  • Demonstrated operational excellence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with ULI members to encourage their commitment and contribution to programs and initiatives.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to manage several projects at once.
• Creative and tactful negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility and to work with minimal supervision in a high production position. 
• Demonstrated judgment, customer focus, and interest in ULI mission.

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, non-citizenship 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 or sexual violence, or any other status protected by applicable law.

EOE/m/f/d/v. No relocation reimbursement is offered at this time.