Marketing and Events Senior Associate, ULI North Florida

Urban Land Institute; Florida; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Land Institute North Florida is seeking a Marketing and Events Senior Associate to drive communications and plan/execute programs across 34 counties in North Florida. The role supports two main areas: marketing content creation and event logistics, with frequent collaboration with members, sponsors, and speakers.

You will manage calendars, coordinate logistics for ~35 programs annually, and help run conferences and leadership events in a hybrid Jacksonville-based setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2 to 4 years in marketing, event or program coordination, project management, or operations.
• Hands-on experience creating marketing content, including email campaigns and social media, using Canva, InDesign, or similar design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and send emails, social posts, signage, and newsletters to promote programs.
• Plan a monthly email and social calendar to promote each program on time.
• Coordinate planning, logistics, and closeout for around 35 programs a year.
• Support registration, name badges, signage, and venue arrangements for events.
• Assist with on-site event execution and speaker support.
• Manage relationships with members, sponsors, and volunteers.

Skills

Marketing coordination

Email campaigns

Social media

Event planning

Content creation

Project management

CRM usage

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Canva

InDesign

WordPress / CMS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

InDesign

WordPress / CMS

Job description

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Marketing and Events Senior Associate, ULI North Florida

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1632

Salary Range: $50,203.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

The Urban Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 48,000 members worldwide representing the full spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines across private enterprise and public services. ULI's mission is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.

ABOUT ULI NORTH FLORIDA

ULI North Florida is one of ULI's district councils, serving members across 34 counties that stretch from Jacksonville across the top of the state. A staff team of three, based in Jacksonville, delivers around 35 programs a year, including panels, forums, project tours, leadership and mentorship programs, and member and sponsor events, with regular activity in Gainesville and Tallahassee. The team also helps deliver an annual statewide conference of more than 700 people.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join the ULI North Florida team. The role reports to the Executive Director and works side by side with her and one other colleague. In a team this size everyone pitches in, from planning the year's programs to printing name badges on the morning of an event.

This is a varied role with two main parts. The first is marketing and communications: you will design and send the emails, social media posts, signage, and newsletters that promote the council's programs, and keep a steady, well-timed flow of communication going out to members all year. The second is events and member support: you will handle logistics before each event, help run it on the day, and work directly with members, committee chairs, sponsors, and speakers.

The right person is organized, professional, and comfortable switching between design work at a desk and a room full of senior real estate and public sector leaders. You do not need a real estate background. You do need to enjoy the variety, plan ahead, and follow through.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Marketing and Communications

• Design and produce event promotions, social media content, event signage, newsletters, and other collateral in Canva and InDesign.
• Plan and keep a monthly email and social media calendar so every program is promoted at the right time without flooding members' inboxes.
• Keep the council's website and social media channels current with upcoming events, initiatives, and member news.
• Produce the council's annual report.
• Track open rates, engagement, and registrations, and recommend what to change.
• Work with photographers, printers, and other vendors.

Programs and Events

• Coordinate planning, logistics, and closeout for the council's calendar of around 35 programs a year. Local events range from about 25 to 300 attendees.
• Manage smaller events from start to finish, such as leadership program sessions, mentoring events, and tours.
• Handle registration, name badges, signage, printing, food and beverage, and venue and vendor arrangements.
• On the day, help with setup, check-in, and breakdown, and support speakers with presentations, microphones, and AV.
• Manage speaker logistics, including confirmations, bios, headshots, and event details.
• Work with the full team on the annual statewide conference.

Members, Committees, and Volunteers

• Support assigned committees and initiatives, such as the Young Leaders Group, Women's Leadership Initiative, and leadership programs, working with chairs and members to plan and deliver their activities.
• Take part in management committee and board meetings and build strong working relationships with members.
• Be a first point of contact for members, sponsors, speakers, and volunteers, and respond to general inquiries.

Operations

• Track sponsor benefits and make sure they are delivered, including ads, exhibit space, complimentary registrations, and social media mentions.
• Maintain council records, files, calendars, and event supplies.
• Support grant-funded or research projects and other special projects as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in marketing, event or program coordination, project management, or operations.
• Hands-on experience creating marketing content, including email campaigns and social media, using Canva, InDesign, or similar design tools.
• Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to manage several deadlines at once with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence working with senior business and public sector leaders.
• Attention to detail and a friendly, customer service mindset.
• A flexible, team-first approach and willingness to help with whatever the day needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience with a CRM or member and event database.
• Ability to travel within the region, including Gainesville and Tallahassee, and to attend early morning and evening events.

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit, association, or membership organization, including working with volunteers or committees.
• Experience with NetForum, email marketing platforms such as Real Magnet, and WordPress or a similar website CMS.
• Interest in real estate, land use, urban planning, or community development.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

By the end of your first year, members know you, trust you, and enjoy working with you. The council's marketing runs to a clear calendar, materials go out on time and look good, and events run smoothly because the preparation was done well in advance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000. Actual compensation will be based on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

ULI offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance; generous vacation leave; and retirement plan with employer match.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a hybrid role based at the ULI North Florida office in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville. The team is in the office every Monday and typically two to three days a week in total, with additional time on site during events. The role includes regular travel within the region, including Gainesville and Tallahassee, some early morning and evening events, and occasional national travel, typically up to three trips a year for ULI's Spring and Fall Meetings and the staff summit.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is committed to shaping the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide, and we embrace our core values of integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and excellence in service to our members. In alignment with the Board of Directors' strong commitment to in-person collaboration, our roles require regular on-site presence to foster teamwork, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. ULI's primary workplace remains its offices, where in-person collaboration supports our mission and service to members.

ULI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, non-citizenship or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by applicable law.