The Government Affairs Coordinator is responsible for coordinating local governmental affairs activities for the association, in support of the real estate industry. This position includes coordination with both the National Association of REALTORS® and the state association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Committee Liaison: Staff liaison to the Governmental Affairs Committee. Works with the CEO and chair to set agendas, invite guest speakers, and educate the committee. Work with CEO and committee to identify issue priorities, action strategies, and develop minutes. Updates the committee on federal and state collaborative efforts.
• Advocacy: Based on issue priorities, assists CEO with advocacy efforts on behalf of the association on a local level. Work with lawmakers and regulators to monitor issues and educate them on association positions.
• National/State Connection: Collaborates with NAR on both federal candidates and issues. Collaborates with the state association on both state candidates and issues.
• REALTOR® Party Efforts: Supports Calls for Action, writes grants to utilize Realtor Party initiatives. Encourages participation in the Broker Involvement program and uses the Land Use Initiative to review local ordinances.
• REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC): Coordinates with the RPAC Committee. Works with CEO to develop a plan for reaching RPAC investment goals. Assists with executing the plan and insures compliance with state and federal law. Works with the CEO and RPAC Committee to identify candidates for support and funding.
• Coalitions: Builds local relationships to assist in furthering issue priorities.
• Education: Write articles for the newsletter, blog, and uses other communication vehicles to educate the association membership about advocacy efforts and supported candidates.
• Branding: Coordinates with the CEO to secure earned media for advocacy related issues.
• Administration: Assists CEO with budget for governmental affairs, and related activities. Maintain department files and serves as key contact for association staff relating to government affairs activities.
• Core Standards: Assists CEO to insure related NAR Core Standards are achieved annually.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in governmental affairs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written
• Ability to take complicated information and communicate it simply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work hours as noted in the Policy Manual, with the exception occasional evening and weekend activities. Travel out of town once or twice annually for two to four days. In addition:
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in or near Kissimmee, FL 34744?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public Speaking: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kissimmee, FL 34744: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person