The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® locally supports over 7,000 licensed real estate agents in Sacramento County and the City of West Sacramento who have also joined the National Association of REALTORS® and the California Association REALTORS®. In addition, the Association supports our team of 200 Preferred Partners.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Sacramento, CA for a Government Affairs Coordinator. The Government Affairs Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing government relations activities, monitoring legislation and regulations, advocating for the interests of the real estate industry, and organizing grassroots campaigns. The job is primarily focused at the local government level in the municipalities throughout Sacramento County and in Yolo County east of the Yolo Bypass. The Government Affairs Coordinator will also support communication efforts, assist with event planning, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Advocacy:

• Attending meetings of councils, boards, commissions and other government-related functions for all municipalities in the primary geographical area of SAR.
• Developing relationships with elected local government officials, local government appointees, and local government staff.
• Working with allied industries on issues of mutual interest
• Studying proposed ordinances, regulations and/or legislation to determine the possible effect on the interests of the SAR Membership and private property rights
• Educating officials on the weaknesses or merits of specific proposals or amendments of measures; and on measures that might prove more favorable to the economy and private property rights
• Educate SAR Membership on the legislative process, and issues SAR is currently involved in; and
• Collaborate with individuals and groups having similar interests as SAR Members in order to encourage them to also engage officials and/or collaborate on presenting shared views

Committees:

• Staff the Government Affairs Committee, the Local Candidate Recommendation Committee and the REALTOR® Action Fund Committee by preparing meeting materials, agendas, minutes, coordinating PAC fundraising efforts and coordinating interviews and speakers.

Grassroots:

• Work with the California Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of R-EALTORS® on grassroots efforts as needed
• Support SAR’s key contacts and federal political coordinators as required

Communications:

• Write informational pieces for the media clarifying the political and civic issues relevant to the SAR Membership and private property rights
• Write and complete grant applications for funding to support political and event projects
• Develop policy statements for SAR on an annual basis and position papers for both internal and external distribution and
• Work with the Communications team to create consistent government relations content relevant for member engagement.

Miscellaneous

• Work with other SAR departments to coordinate speakers and events as needed
• Attend and represent SAR at state and national association meetings

Qualifications

• Experience in government affairs, public policy, or advocacy or meeting and events planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

This position is full-time, in-person, Monday thru Friday with some events/weekend events as assigned.

The position includes the following benefits: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave.

To apply, email resumes to Jessica Coates, jessica@sacrealtor.org, questions contact 916-205-6096.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• Public speaking: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person