National Association of REALTORS®

Support and manage commercial real estate programs, events, and governance operations to enhance member satisfaction. | Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years experience in similar roles, strong project management and communication skills, and ability to collaborate across teams. | Position Summary NAR is seeking a motivated Commercial Programs Specialist to support the organization’s initiatives and engagement in the commercial real estate space, thereby increasing member satisfaction in the value of membership. This role will support execution of programs and services, support events and outreach, and support governance operations. Duties And Responsibilities • Support Director, Global and Commercial Strategy in enhancing association services and member satisfaction. • Manage NAR’s Commercial Accreditation and Awards programs, by promoting awareness and assisting commercial structures with implementation. • Manage commercial grant administration from processing and approval to fund distribution. • Support programs aimed at building NAR’s presence in the commercial real estate industry. • Communicate with members, local associations, and state associations on the NAR commercial services that best meet their needs. • Create commercial content for distribution on social media and editorial accounts. • Assist associations in developing their own commercial structures and programs. • Support governance operations of the Commercial Committee, Property Management Forum, and Commercial Leadership Forum. • Support workgroups on initiatives to enhance association services and support. • Other duties, as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree preferred • 3-5 years experience in a similar role • Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills • Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple teams • Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, and execute projects from beginning to end • Polished written and verbal communications skills, with attention to accuracy and understanding of audience • Experience working in association management or non-profit organizations is a plus • Ability to travel up to 20% Compensation: $62,000-$75,000 NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance. NAR is on a hybrid schedule and in the office 3 days a week. Organizational Overview The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to approximately 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation. It is our mission to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options.

Manage and develop conference content strategy, speaker relations, and event programming for major industry conferences. | Minimum five years meetings/events experience, managing speaker contracts, working with volunteer leaders, strong organizational and communication skills, and willingness to travel. | This position can be based in the Washington D.C or Chicago, IL office. Position Summary: The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is seeking a Manager, Conference Content Strategy for its Meetings & Events Team. The Manager, Conference Content Strategy will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the programming for NAR’s two marquee conferences, as well as additional conferences and meetings across the organization’s portfolio. This role works in close partnership with volunteer leaders, members, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to shape and deliver high-impact, strategically aligned content. In addition, this position will serve as the Staff Executive for the Meetings and Conference Committee, providing ongoing leadership, guidance, and collaboration with the committee throughout the year to inform and develop the content strategy for NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience. This position will also manage the enduring content revenue product created from the conference program and build/maintain a national speaker database. The Manager will report to the Director, Conference Experience and Meeting Operations. Duties and Responsibilities: • Serve as Staff Executive to the Meetings and Conference Committee, leading regular engagement, facilitating meetings, and partnering with volunteer leadership to guide the development and evolution of conference content strategy for NAR NXT. • Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteer leaders, members, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to ensure programming reflects industry priorities, emerging trends, and member needs. • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to align conference content with organizational strategy and key initiatives. • Serve as the speaker concierge, managing communications with conference speakers, asset and collateral collection, and evaluation distribution. • Develop and manage speaker training and resource programs. • Coordinate content updates across all platforms and mediums (website, event planner, content system, etc.) and oversee private speaker community channels (e.g., Facebook group). • Monitor and manage the Call for Proposals and review process within the online platform. • Manage outreach campaigns in conjunction with marketing to build awareness of the Call for Proposals process with audiences beyond traditional communication channels. • Manage program recording and enduring content products, including promotions, sales strategy, and revenue planning. • Support internal staff and subject matter experts in developing conference content, ensuring alignment with program strategy and audience needs. • Assist in the fulfillment of education-based sponsorship opportunities. • Serve as floor manager for the education program on-site at conferences and act as a key liaison for digital and hybrid content execution. • Research and stay abreast of learning trends, industry issues, and emerging business tools. • Manage and maintain a national speaker database to support all association-related events; serve as the main contact for content management systems and related event technology. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a meetings/events role, including experience managing speaker contracts (e.g., speakers, celebrities, or performers). • Demonstrated experience working with volunteer leaders, committees, or boards, with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and guide strategic discussions. • Background in nonprofit and/or associations is preferred; real estate industry knowledge is a plus. • Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills with strong attention to detail. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse environment. • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office—Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Experience with membership databases, event mobile applications, virtual event platforms, and/or content management systems is a plus. • Willingness to travel to domestic meetings as assigned. Compensation: $100,000- $125,000 depending on office location NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance. NAR is on a hybrid schedule and in the office 3 days a week. Organizational Overview: The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to approximately 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation. It is our mission to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options.