Regional Programs Lead, ULI Alberta

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 45,000 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, regional, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of ULI is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Regional Programs Lead is the lead staff person for ULI Alberta and supports the strategic direction of the district council and manages the day-to-day operations. In this position, the Regional Programs Lead will collaborate closely with member leaders and have an opportunity to facilitate and advance engaging content and programs for ULI Alberta. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative and resourceful, who can advance innovative ideas within the broader ULI structure. The Regional Programs Lead should be able to work with diverse groups of stakeholders, ranging from members to public officials.

The Regional Programs Lead will:

• In partnership with member leaders, develop and implement a strategic program of work, budget, and implementation plan for the district council with clearly defined outcomes and methods to measure success.
• Support the Chair, Management, Governance, and all other leadership committees, building out the administration, leadership development, and succession for a robust leadership pipeline.
• Manage multiple volunteer committees to develop and meet goals and objectives for programs/community outreach, membership involvement, and sponsorship support.
• Coordinate small and large networking and educational programs and events.
• Implement the ULI mission at the district council level, including the global mission priorities focusing on housing, decarbonization and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the commercial real estate industry.
• Build funding relationships and strategic partnerships with existing sponsors and expand the sponsor network so that members can focus on impact initiatives. (Fundraising is an important part of the role and partnership with member leaders.) 
• Oversee the district council’s communications, newsletter, social media, and reporting. 
• In partnership with members, represent ULI Alberta publicly, promoting members as spokespeople and thought leaders on CRE related topics.
• Collaborate with all committees to continue to increase participation and engagement. 
• Collaborate with member leaders to help build and grow the ULI Alberta membership in both Calgary and Edmonton.
• In partnership with member leaders enhance ULI Alberta’s reputation and identify ways to lead and contribute to the region's dialogue on land use policies to have a greater impact on the region.
• Reports directly to Vice President, District Councils but has dotted line accountability to member leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Ideal candidates for this position will bring the following experiences and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience, ideally in a related field such as urban planning, public administration, or real estate development.
• Preferably someone with leadership experience in a nonprofit organization, ideally with a strong membership component, who brings executive presence. 
• Community-minded person with a strong commitment to the ULI mission.
• Adept at building relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks concurrently and completely, with responsible follow-through.
• Prior success in cultivating and securing funding/sponsorships. 
• Experience with budget management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing volunteers preferred.
• Event planning experience a plus.
• Ability to travel to at least four national ULI meetings per year.
• Based in either Edmonton or Calgary preferred.
• Local travel required for ULI Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton and other industry events, sometimes in the early morning or late evenings as needed.