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Are you interested in a career where your personal values align with your daily work?

Are you familiar with, and have a passion for the cooperative business model?

The National Cooperative Business Association works to promote and enhance all aspects of cooperative businesses which exist to serve their members and their communities both domestically and internationally.  Our membership includes organizations in all sectors including: Agriculture, Housing, Utilities, Credit Unions, Food, Worker, Healthcare, Childcare and Purchasing.  Yet there is still a great opportunity for enormous growth.

We have an immediate opening for the right individual from a millennial to boomer who believes in the cooperative philosophy and seeks to have a meaningful impact through a dynamic communications program.

The environment at NCBA is challenging and… rewarding.  The Director of Communications will be responsible for enhancing the positive image of NCBA and its related organizations: CLUSA - our international program with projects in 13 developing nations.  CDF - Our 501(c) (3) sister organization and dotCooperation our subsidiary that owns the .Coop domain name.

NCBA currently publishes the Cooperative Business Journal (6 times per year), Co-op eNews our electronic newsletter (11 times per year), CF & TC Update (4 times per year) and other publications relating to specific issues or sectors.  All publications, the website and public image including dealing with media will fall under the direct authority of the Director of Communications.

Skills and Experience you just have to have:
·        Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field
·        At least seven years experience in strategic communications and three years in media relations
·        Three years experience in the production and management of association publications
·        Excellent written (including speechwriting) and oral communications skill
·        Knowledge of congressional processes preferred
·        Team Player and the ability to manage professional staff
·        Demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships and coalitions
·        Demonstrated experience in managing a pro-active, successful communications program
·        Knowledge of cooperatives and a commitment to their development

Our great benefits package includes:

Medical and Dental Insurances, RX and Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance (including AD & D), 401(k) Plan with a match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, DC Metrochek Program, and Credit Union Memberships.

If the idea of dedicating yourself to an organization that has the ability to positively impact the lives of people in the US and around the world appeals to you, then please contact us!
 
Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary history, in confidence to:

National Cooperative Business Association-

Attn:  Human Resources

1401 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100

Washington, DC  20005

E-mail:  jobs@ncba.coop

Web Site:  www.ncba.coop

Categories: Communication, Journalism & PR; economic development; Cooperative Business

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A great job opportunity with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Builder 20 Club Program  

The 20 club program is a forum through which home builders determine and implement best management practices, systems and solutions to run their businesses more effectively and profitably. 

Oversee the day-to-day operations of up to eight (8) Diversified 20 Clubs, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clubs, provide meeting planning functions, on-site support at meetings and follow up and club management between meetings. Assist the Director with all operations, marketing and management functions of the program as needed. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: These are the essential functions of the job. 

Club Management: 

Administers the daily operation of up to eight (8) Custom clubs including communicating with club members/officers, preparing specifications to solicit proposals for site selections, preparing meeting agendas for 16 meetings a year in consultation with club officers, arranging for outside speakers, coordinating logistical details with hotels with regard to rooming arrangements, meeting set- up and menu selection, coordinating tours of members’ building sites, and other meeting related functions. 

Meetings Support: 

Provides on-site support at all assigned club meetings (approx. 16 per year), including confirming appropriate rooming needs, meeting room set up and meal function orders on-site, communicating needs/changes to hotel staff, taking meeting notes, and other duties as required to ensure smooth club meetings and effective support. 

Manages the meeting planning functions for clubs, including RFP and contracting, meeting room set up, food and beverage orders, on-site management of meeting functions. 

Produces and disseminates meeting follow up materials including accurate and concise club minutes, department reports and other materials for twenty (16) Custom 20 Club meetings per year in a timely manner. 

Club Resource: 

Acts as a resource to club members by being knowledgeable about Custom residential construction products, processes and management practices and systems. Advises and directs members to the appropriate NAHB or other industry expert, service or program for information and assistance. 

Electronic Communication: 

Manages and maintains List Serve communications for assigned clubs. 

Responsible for providing access to 20 club members to group email list and acting as liaison between List Serve web-site and members. 

Financial Reports: 

Responsible for managing the financial reporting submissions for assigned clubs. 

Service Enhancements: 

Assists Director as needed on service enhancements such as: 

development of 20 Club member and presidents’ manuals, speaker/topics databases/lists; motions log and club preference sheets. 

Position requires heavy travel (sixteen, 3-4 day meetings per year mostly on weekends) 

SEND RESUMES TO MLINSKEY@NAHB.COM