REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties Hiring for Director of Government Affairs at Tavares, FL Full Time

Government Affairs Director

The Government Affairs Director (GAD) develops and manages both the government affairs and REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) responsibilities for local, state, and national government relations for the Association. The GAD advocates under the supervision of the CEO and on behalf of REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties (RALSC), coordinates with members and affiliates and develops/maintains a grassroots network throughout the organization and communities RALSC serves.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain key political relationships throughout local, state, and national arena
• Work directly with RPAC Committee to ensure goals and objectives are achieved throughout the year
• Maintain working relationship with Florida REALTORS® GAD
• Manage legislative efforts for the regional by working with local municipalities, cities, and county governments
• Coordinate with CEO on RPAC donations and events to ensure local, state, and national guidelines are achieved
• Attend local meetings as they pertain to Real Estate issues for RALSS
• Monitor, identify, and track legislative and regulatory activities and determine if the legislation or action will have an impact on RALSC and our local areas and communities
• Conduct detailed analyses, prepare reports and development specific recommendations for the CEO regarding any/all legislative issues facing RALSC and the communities/area

• Attend local, state, and national political events, fundraisers and RPAC events as directed by the CEO
• Distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as directed
• Manage the Candidate Screening Process as directed by the CEO
• Develop and direct communication to RPAC and Government Affairs Committee Members, as well as RALSC members ad directed by the CEO
• Maintain a positive attitude and teamwork approach
• Performs duties as assigned by CEO

Qualifications:

• Must be able to move and/or lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Bachelor’s degree or three-plus years work experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Government Affairs and/or Politics at the local, state, or national level
• Be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Be highly organized and detail oriented
• Have strong customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Must have a positive attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tavares, FL 32778: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Work Location: One location