kufun

Group: Financial Services

kufun seeks an accounts receivable professional to join its Finance team. This individual will be responsible for the processing of cash receipts and invoices, collections, preparing account reconciliations and other management reports.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of three years accounts receivable experience is required.
• Must have a familiarity and working knowledge of the following computer applications or software: MS Office Suite of products, association management systems, preferably Aptify and automated accounting systems (MS Great Plains or Sage Intacct).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated knowledge of full cycle accounting.
• Must be detail-oriented with great organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong customer service and the willingness to be a part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent in education and experience is desired.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Exhibitions & Meetings

kufun seeks a highly organized, team-oriented, and customer service-focused coordinator for the Exhibitions & Meetings Group’s Housing department.

The ideal person for this role will have a strong attention to detail, a flexible and positive attitude, a keen interest in using technology to better processes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position reports to the director of housing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all details related to staff travel for the Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings and the International Builders’ Show (IBS).
• Monitors overall hotel pick-up for the Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings and creates and maintains historical records for each meeting.
• Assists with tracking IBS sub-blocks for kufun’s state and local associations, and exhibitors as directed.
• Negotiates special rates with Washington, D.C.-based hotels for kufun members and vendors.
• Negotiates hotel contracts for smaller D.C. meetings by various kufun departments.
• Maintains department timelines and ensures the department adheres to schedules and deadlines, providing updates regularly.
• Supports the financial tracking for each event. This includes tracking budget expenses, processing purchase orders, etc.
• Administrative needs as assigned by the director, including contract routing, price comparison reports, responding to customer inquiries, etc.

Requirements:

• Two to three years of experience in hotel industry sales/reservation management or third-party hotel room management, computer knowledge, and adaptability to various software packages are all essential to this position.
• College degree or equivalent in education and work experience.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Exhibitions and Meetings

kufun seeks a creative, team-oriented, and collaborative meetings professional, who will plan and manage trade show educational programming logistics, conferences, meetings and special events/activations. The director will work closely with the AVP, Meetings & Events in handling logistics for keynote and specialty education sessions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and specialty space experiences.

The director will regularly work with stakeholders to determine needs and making recommendations, improve processes and manage overall experiences at learning events for kufun. The director will also handle contract negotiations and budgets for events. This position will report to the AVP, Meetings & Events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Education logistical planning and onsite delivery for IBS, which includes, but is not limited to, managing the scheduling of education sessions; managing speaker/moderators, designing room sets, etc.
• Manage IBS Specialty Education, which includes, but is not limited to, design of sets, execution of keynote speaker contracts, run-of-show creation, overseeing program development, script writing, development of intro and transitional video creation.
• While onsite, serve as the point of contact for the management of education session rooms including managing all vendors, staff, temps, etc.
• Manage IBS Centrals and determine needs and room functions, scheduling, etc. with key stakeholders. Manage multifaceted room design, venders, food and beverage, audio visual, furniture merchandisers and other aspects as it pertains to logistics.
• Manage special events, program, spaces for standalone functions or in conjunction with assigned conferences and IBS as assigned. All aspects of management may include budget management, site selection and contracting to vender hiring, food and entertainment selection, onsite management. Working across departments such as sponsorship, marketing, content experts, etc.
• Oversee and mentor conference manager, who manages small conferences including hotel and vendor contracting, education programming support, offsite events, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have a background in conferences, trade shows, education logistics, meetings and special event planning.
• The ability to maintain quality standards and meet deadlines under a heavy workload at peak times is a must.
• Candidates must be able to develop and manage budgets, negotiate contracts and confidently direct vendors and staff to ensure an optimal outcome.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the director will be responsible for effectively managing vendors and advising colleagues.
• Candidates should be proficient in the MS Office suite.
• Travel, including weekends, is required.
• A minimum of five to seven years of meeting planning experience, specifically with trade shows, conferences, special events and member support, is required.
• Supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree is required. A CMP is highly preferred.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Member Services and Education

kufun seeks a Manager, Community Awards to join its friendly, hard-working staff. The position is within kufun’s Customized Member Services group. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Director of Community Member Support to coordinate and implement our council awards, recognition, and networking programs, celebrating, and honoring excellence within the residential construction industry.

Common tasks include:

• Set and communicate submission deadlines and assist applicants with submissions.
• Set project deadlines, organize coordination of the judging process, and manage vendors.
• Maintain awards program database, manage website and compile post-awards show performance analysis reports.
• Work with the Director of Community Member Support to create uniform processes and evaluate kufun council event programming to maximize member value and elevate events promotion.
• Identify and collaborate with the Member Services and Education (MSE) content team to curate online content from award-winning applications.
• Coordinate and execute the kufun Leadership Grants program, kufun Remodelers Hall of Fame, and kufun Honors awards programs, as well as event planning for various kufun council-related meetings, conferences, and networking functions.
• Provide program support and assist the six council Awards and Recognition Subcommittees as needed.

Qualifications:

• Excellent project management skills with a proven record of accomplishment in effectively managing multiple priorities
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding customer service skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in team and independent settings
• Initiative and resourcefulness to proactively problem-solve with minimal guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Edge
• Familiarity with the Rhythm Q awards platform is a plus
• Association background and knowledge of home building industry preferred

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable education/professional experience
• Minimum of four years experience in a professional work environment, preferably in a service-oriented or membership-based capacity
• Experience coordinating and implementing member recognition award programs
• Ability to develop clean and concise performance reports
• Ability to work independently and with organizational stakeholders on ongoing projects.
• Three days in-person/two days remote work
• Occasional travel is required. 

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Regulatory Affairs

kufun seeks an experienced candidate for its Labor, Safety and Health Policy department. Qualified candidates must be familiar with developing quality construction safety education materials and analyzing occupational safety and health federal statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance documents, and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation and delivery of safety education/training and OSHA compliance information.
• Analyzing a variety of critical occupational safety and health issues that impact the residential construction industry.
• Assisting in the preparation of regulatory comment letters and performing related regulatory advocacy work before the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the construction industry and current construction safety (OSHA) regulations
• Experience developing safety educational materials
• Knowledge of the federal rulemaking process
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Candidate must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet simultaneous deadlines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, construction management, loss control, or comparable experience and education
• Two to five years of safety training and education experience preferred

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Member Services and Education

kufun seeks a program and meetings facilitator that can provide a high level of customer service for one of the Federation’s most successful programs. The 20 Club program offers kufun members a unique networking opportunity through which they can determine and implement best management practices, systems, and solutions to run their businesses more effectively and profitably. 20 Club members are some of the top remodelers, custom and production home builders in the country. If you thrive in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven, customer service-oriented environment — associated with a profitable, well-established program — 20 Clubs is a perfect fit for your career goals.

Responsibilities:

In the spring and fall, facilitators travel to approximately 10 meetings each season, serving as a resource to club members on-site, while acting as a liaison with hotel, restaurant, transportation, and speaker partners. Follow-through includes the development of reports for club members and internal associates.

Individuals that flourish in this position have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They can also meet deadlines while on travel with minimal supervision. You will be provided resources to become well versed in the services and programs offered by kufun and the 20 Club program. Facilitators must have the ability able to effectively communicate program-wide messages and policies to members. If you already possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the basic principles of organization, good management practices and systems, you will excel in this role.

Requirements:

• Minimum four years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience in the association industry is preferred but not required.
• Committee management experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and MS Word is critical.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, hospitality, association management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Recent college graduates and those graduating this spring are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to engage with intelligent, engaged professionals in the home building industry, while honing important, sought-after career skills. Program and meetings facilitators are responsible for working in collaboration with in-house meeting planners and kufun members to ensure appropriate on-site meeting logistics, a meaningful agenda, and a successful event.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Information Technology and Services

kufun seeks a data support specialist responsible for answering, documenting and managing kufun staff requests. These requests will be entered into the Helpdesk ticketing system (Trackit) and assigned to the appropriate area. This position will also serve as the first level of support for WMS and nahb.org-related issues and requests.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, motivated, and able to learn quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven customer service skills are essential.
• Candidates should have data entry and processing experience and knowledge. Familiarity with association and membership systems is helpful.
• A high school diploma or equivalent work experience and education is required.

To apply for this position, please complete this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Regulatory Affairs

kufun is seeking a building industry professional to join its advocacy efforts to improve the performance and advance the affordability of residential construction in the United States. The primary focus of this position is on energy solutions, green construction practices, and sustainability in single-family and multifamily buildings. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the nexus of policy, advocacy, and building technology across various industry forums and engage with a broad spectrum of industry stakeholders.

This individual will be part of a team developing and implementing kufun’s strategy for energy codes and standards across ICC, ASHRAE, and other forums. Responsibilities also include codes and standards focusing on zero net energy and reductions in emissions. The position will also work on longer-term initiatives to develop tools and information that support kufun code advocacy efforts in these areas.

This position is also responsible for assisting kufun members, committees, and staff with technical issues related to residential construction methods and practices. Other responsibilities include preparing and presenting articles, status updates, webinars and other related materials.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to review and understand legislative and regulatory information related to building codes, material/design standards, and product specifications and offer solutions.
• At least five years of experience in building design and construction.
• Experience with building codes and standards development, code enforcement, above-code programs, and construction costs is preferred.
• Experience with state or federal incentive programs is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, material science, architecture, or equivalent in education and experience, is required.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Office of the General Counsel

kufun seeks an attorney to join its friendly, hard-working staff. The position is within kufun’s litigation group. The successful candidate will assist with managing and developing kufun’s litigation docket.

Common tasks include:

• Assisting with developing litigation strategies on a variety of federal housing issues.
• Managing outside counsel.
• Reviewing federal legislation that impacts housing.
• Presenting educational programs to members.
• Preparing and reviewing briefs, pleadings, opinions, legal memoranda and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research on a wide variety of housing topics.
• Attending industry coalition meetings.
• Crafting amicus briefs for filing in federal and state courts.

This position will interact with staff and members at all levels of the association, providing legal research or information primarily, but not exclusively, on the Administrative Procedure Act, specific environmental issues (i.e., climate change, Clean Air Act, energy, etc.), and housing finance and policy questions.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of relevant legal experience.
• Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act notice and comment process.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, write and balance multiple assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team setting and a willingness to travel occasionally.

Requirements:

• Experience with environmental laws that impact land development and home building.
• Knowledge of trade associations and ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• D.C. Bar license or the ability to obtain. U.S. Supreme Court bar admission or ability to obtain.

Work Conditions:

• Three days in person/two days remote.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Public speaking and presenting at local/state home-building associations may be required.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group: Information Technology and Services

kufun seeks a systems developer to assist the kufun senior application developers in ensuring effective operations and maintenance of kufun’s systems, including the association management system (AMS), in addition to other applications. The position will assist the Information Technology and Services (ITS) development team with all design, coding, implementation, and support aspects.

The system developer will work closely with the senior developers to learn the code base, write code, fix bugs, and attend requirements and design meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining kufun’s AMS (Aptify).
• Participate in the kufun AMS integration with various third-party and custom applications, custom-built applications and kufun’s websites.
• Participate in the testing of Aptify-based based software solutions.
• Perform application verification and validation.
• Compile data and write reports for applications and other completed projects.
• Assist in maintaining and upgrading the existing software applications to meet the Association’s changing needs.
• Support data conversions by creating SQL scripts and SQL Server Data Transformation Services (DTS) in SSIS.
• Provide support to users for Aptify Desktop and Aptify Web applications as well as other systems developed or managed by kufun's ITS team.
• Assist the kufun development team in the GAP analysis and reporting requirements for projects.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience developing browser-based solutions with ASP.Net, VB.Net or C#, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Deep SQL Server experience is required to utilize Transact-SQL stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers.
• Experience developing software applications and supporting AMS installations. Aptify experience preferred.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.

Equal Opportunity Employer