Director

Urban Land Institute

Director managing flagship programs including Future Forum and Awards for Excellence gala for Urban Land Institute. Leading operational strategies and supporting member engagement in Washington, DC.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $100,234 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Future Forum and the annual Awards for Excellence gala from strategy through execution
Set messaging strategy and own ULI Washington's external voice across email, LinkedIn, and Instagram
Act as a trusted operational partner to the Executive Director
Support member committee co-chairs to set agendas and maintain planning schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 to 10 years of relevant experience in program management, events, stakeholder engagement, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with real financial accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort operating without close supervision on a small team
Bachelor's degree required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Generous vacation leave
Retirement plan with employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementevent managementstakeholder engagementfinancial accountability

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationoperational partnershipindependent workteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree