The Senior Events and Education Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating educational programs and signature events for the Greater Boston Real Estate Board’s (GBREB) Commercial Divisions—primarily BOMA and MAA. Key responsibilities include managing designation programs with BOMI (Institute for Property and Facility Management Education) and NAAEI (NAA Education Institute), collaborating with committees and staff to develop timely educational offerings, and overseeing assigned events and committees with a strong focus on member engagement.
Event and Education Responsibilities
Coordinate the BOMI designation program, including developing the annual course schedule, liaising with BOMI, coordinating instructors, marketing programs, and recruiting/managing student participation.
Coordinate the NAAEI designation program, including developing the annual course schedule, liaising with NAAEI, coordinating instructors, marketing programs, and recruiting/managing student participation.
Plan and execute assigned signature events and programs designed to enhance member engagement.
Oversee the Annual Awards Program for MAA, including submission and judging processes.
Coordinate 10–15 educational programs annually, ranging from 25–100-person roundtables to 150–200-person webinars.
Coordinate BOMA’s Women’s Initiative consisting of a kick-off /wrap-up event, planning 4 in-person workshops and 4 lunch and learns.
Collaborate with members on recruitment, engagement, and retention initiatives.
Develop and manage budgets for assigned events.
Coordinate sponsorship solicitation for assigned events.
Drive attendance through strategic marketing efforts.
Committee Management:
Lead and support assigned committees to achieve program goals and foster member engagement through participation.
Work with committees to identify, secure, and manage speakers for events and educational programs
Additional Responsibilities
Oversee the production and distribution of marketing materials for assigned events and programs to increase attendance and revenue.
Create event materials that enhance visibility for both events and sponsors.
Identify opportunities for additional programming to enhance member benefits.
Foster member relationships and encourage committee participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with the team on all commercial division signature events.
Identify opportunities for new programming to enhance member benefits.
Build and maintain strong member relationships to encourage involvement in committees and events.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in association management, higher education, learning and development, member relations, sales, or marketing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior-level executives.
Proven ability to manage budgets effectively.
Experience in association and event management.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, IMIS).
Familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
To apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Adrienne Maley at resumes@gbreb.com
Founded in 1889, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board counts as its members more than 12,000 professionals engaged in all sectors of the industry. One of the local boards of the National Association of Realtors® (the largest trade association in North America), BOMA International and the National Apartment Association, GBREB is considered unique nationally due to its varied membership base. The Board also has four major divisions which are:
Building Owners and Managers Association
BOMA, Boston provides owners and managers of commercial real estate, other industry members and the companies who support them the best professional knowledge and networking opportunities in the market.
Greater Boston Association of Realtors®
The Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR) represents more than 10,000 real estate professionals throughout the Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts area and is one of the local boards of the National Association of REALTORS® – the largest trade association in America. GBAR provides professional development courses, standard forms, legal reports and updates, brokerage counseling, legislative and regulatory representation, ethics, mediation and arb...itration services, as well as recognition awards. REALTORS® subscribe to the strict Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Real Estate Finance Association
The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) is the industry leader in bringing together the best people and information in real estate finance. REFA provides quality education programs and networking opportunities for real estate professionals throughout the Greater Boston area.
Massachusetts Apartment Association
The Massachusetts Apartment Association (MAA), an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA), consists of over 1,000 members who own, manage, develop or supply goods and services to multi-family properties in Massachusetts. NAA is the industry leading trade association, providing effective advocacy, education and networking opportunities for its members.
