Director, Innovation Education & Engagement

Location: This position can be located in the Chicago, IL or Washington, DC office only

Position Summary:
The Director of Innovation Education & Engagement will play a critical role in shaping the future of real estate technology by driving education, engagement, and programming efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, this individual will be responsible for identifying emerging technology trends, developing educational resources, and delivering engaging content for the real estate industry. The director will lead efforts in marketing, social media, content creation, and partnerships to ensure that NAR's members are well-equipped to navigate and leverage new technologies.

This position requires a passion for technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical trends into practical, digestible content for diverse audiences. Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality, impactful information that drives industry innovation and member engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Trend Research and Content Creation (10%): Stay up-to-date with the latest technology and market trends affecting real estate, producing relevant educational content, conference programming, webinars, blogs, and virtual/in-person presentations.
2. Marketing Strategy Development (25%): Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan to promote all events, content, and media. Collaborate across departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely and relevant delivery.
3. Social Media and Web Strategy (25%): Oversee the development and execution of a robust social media and web strategy that amplifies engagement with NAR's work on innovation and technology.
4. Content and Communication Planning (25%): Create and manage content and communication plans that align with market trends and industry needs. Ensure clear, concise communication across all internal and external channels.
5. Community Engagement and Partnerships (15%): Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, sponsors, and collaborators to foster a broader ecosystem and strengthen NAR's position as a leader in real estate innovation.
6. Act as a primary face of NAR when it comes to showcasing NAR's leadership in technology within the real estate industry and with adjacent industries.
7. Act as a primary face of NAR at state and local association meetings, industry conferences and in the press when it comes to technology and trends driving the real estate/housing market.
8. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 5-7 years of experience in fast-paced environments conducting research, creating content, and managing cross-functional projects.
2. Strong background in emerging technology with an understanding of blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, and more.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex topics to non-experts clearly.
4. Demonstrated experience in leading marketing, social media, and content strategies.
5. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possessing effective project management capabilities and comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
6. Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate a bias for action in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.
7. Comfortable with minimal direction but high expectations.
8. Ability to travel up to 10-15%.

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000, depending on office location.

NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance.

Organizational Overview:
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to over 1.5 million REALTORS working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of billions of dollars in real estate. As in every industry, our members' value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to empower REALTORS as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options. Our most successful employees are committed to our Core Values, which are:

Putting members first
Leading change
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion
Giving respect
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