Market Manager, US MTD

The U.S. Green Building Council seeks a Market Manager for the South Central region, focusing on Texas and Oklahoma. Responsibilities include engaging communities, managing membership recruitment, planning events, and promoting LEED offerings. The role requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and skills in program planning and stakeholder communication. The position is based in Texas City, TX, indicating it is not remote.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a global, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., working to improve environmental sustainability, human health, and resilience in the built environment through its programs and rating systems including LEED.

Today, people in over 150 countries and territories live, work, and learn in LEED certified buildings, communities, and cities that protect health, climate, and natural resources, and enhance quality of life.

USGBC seeks a passionate and skilled individual to increase engagement with communities and key target sectors in the green building industry in the South Central region with an initial focus on the markets of Texas and Oklahoma. The objective of the position is to grow the community of practice and influence in the region.

As a key member of the regional staff, you will have primary responsibility for program planning logistics, communications, volunteer management, member engagement, and sponsor recruitment to establish and grow our impact in the region and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
• Engage with volunteers, members, partners, and other constituents to increase utilization of LEED, TRUE, Arc, and other USGBC/GBCI products among priority sectors.
• Participate in market development campaigns and grow client engagement in the region.
• Plan and implement annual profitable community budget(s), including revenue and expenses for community programs, events, and other key areas.
• Collaborate with the volunteer leadership and serve as co-chair/staff lead of Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB) and other committees as needed, including those of partner organizations.
• Manage organizational and individual membership recruitment and community engagement.
• Develop and implement events and initiatives to grow local sponsorship, member engagement, and partnership.
• Promote LEED offerings through existing and new relationships in the building sector and develop relationships with firms and members to establish new business opportunities.
• Grow and establish relationships with local partner organizations and key allies in targeted sectors.
• Support relationship and programming with industry partners in the South Central region.
• Manage and generate website, newsletter, and social media content related to local membership, and market development updates on USGBC programs/GBCI products.
• Set, manage and report on annual performance goals related to events, campaigns, and programs to grow membership, partnership, project registration, and other key metrics.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with in-person, virtual and hybrid event program planning and management.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP with specialty, preferred.
• Public/Private/Non-Profit development experience and/or sales experience successfully originating new business preferably in sustainability and commercial real estate.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills including empathy and respect for others, engaging in active listening, and building effective working relationships.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize.
Other Preferred Qualifications
• Driver's License, ability, and willingness to drive throughout the specified territory, preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed throughout the specified region, and occasionally outside of the region, to meet with customers and prospects, and attend events.
• Commitment to USGBC mission and values.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Employee Supervision

This role has no direct reports.
Travel Requirements
• Travel within Texas and Oklahoma monthly and other regions occasionally as needed.
Details
• Full Time, salaried, benefits-eligible, exempt status.
• Location: 2101 L Street NW, Washington, DC (remote position is acceptable).
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm in relevant time zone, 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Travel - upon request and approval.
• USGBC is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits

Employees work for an established mission-based and member-driven nonprofit organization with a compelling vision, non-profit competitive compensation commensurate with experience and skill level, generous benefits package, 401k matching and comprehensive health insurance.

The headquarters office is a LEED Platinum commercial interior space in a LEED certified building in the LEED Platinum certified central business district in the first LEED Platinum certified city, Washington, DC. The office serves as an example for green design and construction products and practices. It is close to public transportation and incorporates many healthy and environmentally friendly features.