About the National Multifamily Housing Council
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. With the active engagement of industry’s most prominent and creative leaders, NMHC provides a forum for insight, advocacy, and action that enable both members and the communities they build and own to flourish. NMHC’s key stakeholders include the prominent owners, managers, lenders, investors, developers, brokers, and industry support servicers who help create thriving communities by providing apartment homes for 39 million Americans and contributing $3 trillion annually to the U.S. economy.
NMHC provides leadership for the apartment industry on legislative and regulatory matters, advances research and the exchange of strategic business information, identifies and communicates best practices, and promotes the desirability of apartment living.
The Role
The President of the National Multifamily Housing Council works with the Board of Directors, Officers, and staff to develop and implement an evolving strategic vision that maintains and builds upon NMHC's position as the leading voice for the multifamily housing industry. They will serve as the primary representative for the NMHC and the industry in a variety of external forum and will be actively engaged in continuing to advance the industry's policy and advocacy priorities. The President will oversee the financial, administrative, advocacy, media and publicity, industry initiatives, research, membership engagement, and programmatic activities of the Council and its resources, including the motivation, retention, and recruitment of a high-performing staff. This includes applying a DE&I lens to all functional areas to identify opportunities to further advance NMHC’s strategic goals, and to nurture an inclusive, engaging organizational culture.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Position NMHC as the leading voice of the multifamily housing industry; advocate to policy makers, the Administration, and other key constituents.
- Maintain NMHC's strong member-focus and high level of volunteer engagement, ensuring the Council continues to respond to, and meet the needs of, its members and key stakeholders.
- Develop and communicate a strong value proposition to current and potential members and partners, with a keen eye toward the creation of programs, products, member engagement, and services that ensure both member retention and growth.
- Dedicate resources to growing membership and engagement among minority-owned and woman-owned firms, along with nonprofit organizations, for the benefit of the entire industry. Continue to identify diverse speakers for NMHC programming.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the organization and its members, representing NMHC to a variety of audiences, including peer organizations and policymakers, building collaborative relationships with related organizations, and positioning the organization as a trusted and valued industry leader.
- Ensure the continued investment by industry leaders in the NMHC PAC, making it one of the most well-funded and impactful funds in the real estate industry.
- Work to maintain and, where possible, enhance NMHC’s strong relationship with the National Apartment Association and ensure NMHC remains the leading voice for the multifamily industry at the national level. In addition, make certain the interests of NMHC's members are effectively monitored and represented at the state level, in close partnership with the NAA.
- Serve as a compelling and credible thought leader for the industry, with a strategic view of the landscape and the ability to quickly and creatively offer solutions to complex challenges.
- Identify potential challenges and opportunities that could impact the industry, and work in partnership with the Officers and Board of Directors to develop and execute a sustainable business plan for NMHC and its members.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing team to execute the strategic vision for the organization in a small office environment. Empower NMHC staff to work collaboratively across all organizational functions.
- Foster a culture of transparency and communication with the staff, officers, board, and committees of NMHC on all relevant operations and issues.
- Lead and invigorate NMHC's revenue generation process, identifying new and incremental streams to enhance the organization’s overall budget.
- Oversee the management of the budget according to best business practices, ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization.
- Lead in the formation and dissemination of best practices related to increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. Foster strategic alliances with organizations that will advance NMHC’s efforts to advance DE&I within the organization and the industry.
- Serve as the face of the industry with the media and promote the interests of the industry in a sensitive and appealing way.
- Ensure NMHC leads national multifamily research efforts, sentiment, and capital conditions.
- Partner with the NMHC team to identify new trends and technological advancements that will impact the industry, keeping members informed of potential threats and opportunities.
- Collaborate with other association leaders on policy and best practices.
- Ensure NMHC successfully leads in the fight against harmful regulations and lobbies for policy that is in the best interests of the industry.
- Partner with officers and staff to develop potentially necessary modifications to NMHC's signature meetings and events considering the ever-changing landscape brought on by Covid-19, ensuring NMHC can continue to convene industry leaders for premiere events and deliver a meaningful experience to attendees and participants.
- Oversee the activities of the NMHC Research Foundation, a separately incorporated 501c3 organization. Ensure the Foundation delivers meaningful, impactful research that provides influential and potentially transformational data for the multifamily industry.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will possess deep experience in the real estate sector and will understand the issues facing the multifamily housing industry. They will possess the leadership skills and gravitas necessary to represent NMHC’s diverse membership base while bringing industry stakeholders together to present a unified voice on public policy matters that directly and indirectly impact the industry. The President will be a dynamic, highly credible leader who has shown progressive responsibility throughout their career and will have demonstrable success in previous leadership roles.
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How to Apply
If you are interested in applying to this position, please email a resume and cover letter to: nmhc@russellreynolds.com.