Description

This position can be based in the Washington D.C or Chicago, IL office.  

Position Summary:

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is seeking a Manager, Conference Content Strategy for its Meetings & Events Team. The Manager, Conference Content Strategy will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the programming for NAR’s two marquee conferences, as well as additional conferences and meetings across the organization’s portfolio. This role works in close partnership with volunteer leaders, members, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to shape and deliver high-impact, strategically aligned content.

In addition, this position will serve as the Staff Executive for the Meetings and Conference Committee, providing ongoing leadership, guidance, and collaboration with the committee throughout the year to inform and develop the content strategy for NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience. This position will also manage the enduring content revenue product created from the conference program and build/maintain a national speaker database. The Manager will report to the Director, Conference Experience and Meeting Operations.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Staff Executive to the Meetings and Conference Committee, leading regular engagement, facilitating meetings, and partnering with volunteer leadership to guide the development and evolution of conference content strategy for NAR NXT.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteer leaders, members, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to ensure programming reflects industry priorities, emerging trends, and member needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to align conference content with organizational strategy and key initiatives.
• Serve as the speaker concierge, managing communications with conference speakers, asset and collateral collection, and evaluation distribution.
• Develop and manage speaker training and resource programs.
• Coordinate content updates across all platforms and mediums (website, event planner, content system, etc.) and oversee private speaker community channels (e.g., Facebook group).
• Monitor and manage the Call for Proposals and review process within the online platform.
• Manage outreach campaigns in conjunction with marketing to build awareness of the Call for Proposals process with audiences beyond traditional communication channels.
• Manage program recording and enduring content products, including promotions, sales strategy, and revenue planning.
• Support internal staff and subject matter experts in developing conference content, ensuring alignment with program strategy and audience needs.
• Assist in the fulfillment of education-based sponsorship opportunities.
• Serve as floor manager for the education program on-site at conferences and act as a key liaison for digital and hybrid content execution.
• Research and stay abreast of learning trends, industry issues, and emerging business tools.
• Manage and maintain a national speaker database to support all association-related events; serve as the main contact for content management systems and related event technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a meetings/events role, including experience managing speaker contracts (e.g., speakers, celebrities, or performers).
• Demonstrated experience working with volunteer leaders, committees, or boards, with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and guide strategic discussions.
• Background in nonprofit and/or associations is preferred; real estate industry knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office—Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.