NAHB is seeking a Director of Trade Show Learning to lead the strategy, development, and execution of high-impact learning experiences for the International Builders’ Show (IBS). This role is unique in its full ownership of the education lifecycle – from proposal development and speaker management to onsite execution and post-show insights – while also serving as the key staff person driving innovation and quality across IBS education programming.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire education selection process for IBS and related content serving as the lead staff assigned to the Convention Education Subcommittee (CES).
• Responsible for managing the annual budget in support of  IBS education.
• Create and sustain a database of learning tracks, categories within those tracks, and subsequent 'leading topics of interest' derived from various NAHB stakeholder groups, surveys, and reports.
• Establish the RFP submission process in the learning management system.
• Oversee the Convention Education Subcommittee and the Convention Education Selection Meeting. Act as the primary contact for all elements of the Convention Education Selection Meeting, which includes creating and distributing support materials. Ensure that effective systems are established to capture member feedback and decisions on proposals.
• Acting in collaboration with, and at the direction of, the Convention Education Subcommittee, distribute proposal notifications and execute their recommendations such as merging proposals and creating sessions to fill education gaps, collaborating with committee and council stakeholder groups as necessary.
• Design and implement learning opportunities for pre-show symposiums, programs featuring paid speakers, and other enhanced educational sessions.
• Responsible for regular communication with NAHB stakeholder groups, program planners, speakers, and the Convention Education Subcommittee. Assists marketing as needed with assets to promote IBS education, including the creation of virtual learning opportunities prior to the show.
• Manage onsite staffing for IBS education including the utilization of NAHB and temporary staff.
• Analyze IBS registration, attendance and evaluation data to identify trends and insights; make recommendations for future improvements based on findings.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrates strong initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing and prioritizing multiple competing deadlines with efficiency and precision.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers, staff, speakers, and organizational partners.
• Available to travel (some overnight and weekends are required).
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and identify and secure opportunities for collaboration.
• Must demonstrate excellent writing and interpersonal skills with a professional and positive approach to customer service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business or communication field or equivalent in education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of conference or trade show education development and delivery experience within an association environment.
• Experience with alternative delivery systems for education is preferred.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Software, adult learning principles, and best practices in education.
• Proven ability to assess the learning needs of key audiences and attract high-caliber, in-demand speakers.

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