U.S. Green Building Council · 4 months ago
Manager, Market Development Mid-Atlantic and New England
U.S. Green Building Council is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to transforming the built environment. The Manager, Market Development will be responsible for market engagement and product adoption across the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, driving initiatives such as community programming and stakeholder engagement.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Engage members, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders to increase the adoption of LEED, TRUE, Arc, and other USGBC/GBCI offerings
Participate in market development campaigns, ensuring increased client engagement and measurable growth in product use
Plan and manage community budgets and revenue-generating activities, including sponsorships, events, grants, and membership
Serve as staff lead for the Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB) and other partner committees, as needed
Support engagement opportunities with aligned chapters
Recruit and manage relationships with individual and organizational members
Develop and lead community events and programs that drive sponsorship, engagement, and visibility
Promote USGBC and GBCI offerings through direct outreach to firms, clients, and industry leaders
Cultivate relationships with local partner organizations and build strategic alliances in target markets and sectors, including participating in strategic committee roles and industry events
Generate content for website, newsletters, and social media to highlight market engagement, leadership and product updates
Set, monitor, and report on financial and performance goals tied to events, campaigns, and membership growth
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in sales, commercial real estate, and/or sustainability
Public/Private/Non-Profit development experience and/or sales experience successfully originating new business, preferably in sustainability and/or commercial real estate
Experience with in-person, virtual, and hybrid event planning and execution
Experience working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including industry and community leaders
Bachelor's degree or, an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required
Microsoft Office suite
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Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
Self-starter with attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Collaborative mindset with experience in team-oriented environments
Preferred
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred (or willingness to earn within 12 months)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
401(k) with employer matching
Professional development reimbursement
We offer a healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible. You will only be responsible for the $300 individual / $600 family up front deductible for medical services before the employer funded HRA will process payments for your in-network claims
Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service
Company
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to transforming buildings and communities to advance human and environmental well-being.