Summary of Responsibilities: Leads HBA’s work to provide value to our members through connections, events, communications, and business services while also leading and maximizing revenue generating activities.  Manages the department, staff, committees and members related to sponsor/partner development, membership connections/growth, education/info services, communications, consumer show exhibit sales and production, and member events. 

Specific areas of responsibility are somewhat fluid, as we plan on adding another position to the department after hiring this position.  Willing to work around strengths of the right person who can also provide good leadership to HBA and to our CEO and management team. 

Currently, a staff of four full-time and 2 part-time employees supports this department and position.    

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Oversee over $1 million in sponsor/partner relationships and contract fulfillment, including many that need reviewed/renewed each year.
• Oversee in-house and/or contracted media partners for event marketing and promotions, as well as resources and strategies for member communications and the various HBA publications, digital and social media. 
  
  
• Provide leadership to membership engagement, retention and growth areas and identify ways to maximize the current growth in interest.
  
  
• Oversee the planning and execution of HBA’s two big consumer shows (The NW Natural Street of Dreams and the Spring Home & Garden Show), the annual BuildRight Conference, and numerous smaller member and industry events.
  
  
• Promote and help develop core affinity partnerships that create true business benefits for our members that also enhance HBA’s value and revenues.
  
  
• As a member of the association’s senior management team, submit recommendations concerning relevant policies, programs and procedures.  Train, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.  Prepare and maintain department budgets.  Participate in strategic planning and ongoing evaluation.  Regularly update the Chief Executive Officer as to the activities of the department.

Employment Opportunity: HBA wants to hire the best possible people who work to achieve high standards and support our mission to create needed housing and jobs.  We believe in community and a work environment where people care for, respect, and support each other and enjoy working together.  We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Qualifications:

• We need someone with a well-rounded background in large event production, event and publication sales, and adapting those to an association environment.
  
  
• We need someone who is well organized and has the ability to maximize, align  and support a team’s success. 
  
  
• We need someone who can review current event and facility business models and recommend areas for change in processes, resources, operations and marketing to maximize long-standing and solid event brands.  
  
  
• We need someone committed to ensuring we take care of our partners and actively support and appreciate our engaged members.  This means follow-through and fulfillment are key.
  
  
• Strong management, motivational, organizational and communications skills are essential.
  
  
• Must work in close harmony with the Chief Executive Officer and the management team, other staff, volunteer leadership and members. 
  
  
• Previous work within the home building industry, a home builders association or industry-related association a plus.  Overtime, some travel and evening/weekend work required.

Experience/Educational Requirements:  This position would typically expect to see someone with a Bachelors Degree in business, marketing or a related field.  Prefer five years minimum experience with large event production and marketing/sales positions.  Ideally has had success within a trade or professional association environment or related equivalent experience. 

Application Requirements: Please include a current resume and cover letter that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position. Direct cover letter and resume to Dave Nielsen at daven@hbapdx.org.

About HBA

Summary of HBAGP:  HBAGP is a local non-profit trade association representing the greater Portland region’s housing producers and renewers. The association has approximately 650 company members, a staff of 12, and a $4 million annual budget. Major activities include consumer housing shows and tours, housing policy and advocacy work, industry education and training, business development, and industry services and savings programs. HBA is affiliated with state (OHBA) and national (NAHB) home builders associations. We also have our own 501c3 charitable foundation with a staff of 3 that focuses on providing housing for transitional homeless as well as industry job training and opportunities.

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