Manager, Research and Meetings

This role will support both CREFC’s Director of Research as well as CREFC’s Events Team. The position will report directly to the Director of Research and Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately CREFC’s Executive Director.

The individual will assist the Director of Research in furthering CREFC’s goal in being the global resource for the commercial real estate finance markets for its members and the public through the development of publications, surveys, sponsored research, and other projects as needed.

The Manager, Research and Meetings will also support the Events Team to produce four major conferences and multiple smaller seminars throughout the year.

Professional and Educational Background

·       Minimum of five years of related experience required, preferably with exposure to commercial real estate (CRE). 

·       Education: BA/BS.

 

Position Requirements

·       Superior writing and communications skills are essential.

·       Effective time management. Proven ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments, prioritize and work within deadlines with minimal supervision.

·       Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

·       Excellent command (intermediate to advanced) of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Responsibilities:

At the direction of the Director of Research, assist with the following:

 

CREFC’S COMPENDIUM OF STATISTICS

Assist in the maintenance (on a frequent basis) of CREFC’s Compendium of Statistics, which will include data on the CRE debt and equity capital markets.

 

PRESENTATIONS

Assist in the preparation of slide presentations for CREFC conferences, meetings, and other industry events.

 

DISSEMINATE INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS TO CREFC STAFF AND MEMBERS

Assist in the creation and distribution of relevant news stories from various sources and distribute this information to staff, Executive Committee members, and other select individuals.

 

CREFC’S WEB SITE

Coordinate with CREFC’s COO and Public Relations and Marketing teams to ensure CREFC’s web site, , is updated with the latest in committee news, research articles/data, events, and industry standards.

 

CREFC’S SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS

Work with all members of CREFC and to coordinate the Association’s social media efforts across multiple platforms, as it relates to industry research and data.

 

CREFC’S RESEARCH LIBRARY

Work with CREFC staff to help populate and maintain online research library.

 

CREFC’S BI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE, ‘CRE FINANCE WORLD’

Assist with the production of CREFC’s bi-annual magazine, ‘CRE Finance World.’

At the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, assist with the following:

CONFERENCE AND MEETING SUPPORT

o   Process event registrations

o   Produce name badges

o   Ship conference materials to venue

o   Assist in managing hotel room block

o   Help produce PowerPoint decks and other conference collateral

o   Ensure all speaker information is updated in association database

Competitive salary and benefits package; salary commensurate with experience. The CRE Finance Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply: Please email your resume to Raj Aidasani at raidasani@crefc.org