Manager, Programs & Impact bei INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Description

Who we are

At the IREM Foundation, we're guided by our belief that well-managed real estate leads to thriving communities. We offer scholarships and grants, provide access to innovations in technology and sustainability, and ensure real estate is managed by diverse, knowledgeable, and effective professionals.

At IREM, we provide complete knowledge to take on real estate management’s most dynamic challenges. That means knowledge prepared for the day-to-day and the one-of-a-kind: from solving the latest tenant crisis to analyzing market conditions.  

While IREM and the IREM Foundation are technically two organizations, we operate as one IREM, serving members, supporting the profession, and advancing the industry together. Our members have made us the world’s strongest voice for all things real estate management. 

Join us

The Foundation is uniquely positioned to make a positive impact in the world through the unique space we occupy for real estate management professionals. As our Programs & Impact Manager, you’ll join a dynamic team that is poised to support that positive impact.   As our Programs & Impact Manager, you'll be in a role that represents an important step toward deeper collaboration and alignment to achieve our shared vision and goals.

The Programs & Impact manager will have responsibility for:

• managing key program initiatives in scholarship, grantmaking, and professional recognition programs; overseeing operations and recommending enhancements to improve effectiveness. 
• monitoring and evaluating program impact by tracking metrics and outcomes, reporting insights to stakeholders and implementing approved changes to strengthen impact.
• collaborating with team members to support strategic partnership efforts with companies, organizations, institutions, and municipalities. 
• providing administrative support and strategic guidance to committees, task forces, and workgroups. 
• creating content for communications that include email newsletters, social media posts, annual reports, funding proposals, and grant requests.

What we can offer you

If you’d like to be part of an organization that is far more than just a place to work, then this is the place for you. We’re committed to providing our team members with a space where they can show up and bring their best authentic self to work every day. We genuinely care about our team members as individuals, and it shows. We’re committed to providing a culture that embraces gratitude, authenticity, and flexibility. If you’d like to devote your talents and skills to making a difference in the lives and careers of the people we serve, then consider joining our team. 

We offer our team members a wide variety of benefits that include:

• BCBSIL medical coverage--we have six plans to choose from, including two HSAs
• Metlife dental and vision coverage
• 100% company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with quarterly matching up to the first 4% contributed plus a 3% safe harbor non elective contribution
• PTO that's accrued at 7.18 hours/pay period during your first year with us.
• Annual paid volunteer day
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week schedule

Our hybrid work schedule allows team members to balance their personal and professional lives. We come into the office 1 – 2 days per week to connect and collaborate. For this reason, we can only consider candidates who reside in the Chicagoland area.

If you're ready for the next step in your career and want to contribute towards the success of an amazing organization, then apply today!

Requirements

Let your skills and experience shine

To be successful in this position, we ask for: 

• a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or nonprofit management, or equivalent experience.
• at least two years of experience related to strategic program development, implementation, and evaluation; in a non-profit setting preferred. 
• experience working with volunteers or committees. 
• critical thinking and analytical skills; strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• experience with workforce development, research, and/or grantmaking preferred