Director of Government Affairs

Master Builders Association of Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County is seeking a Government Affairs Director for an in-person, full-time role based at the MBAPC office in Tacoma, WA.

You will advocate for MBAPC members, staff committees, attend Pierce County meetings, develop policy positions on housing issues, supervise a junior government affairs staffer, and support communications and events for the association.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and organizational skills required.
• Supervisory experience in government affairs or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocate on behalf of MBAPC members at government and community meetings affecting housing industry.
• Staff association government affairs committees and councils.
• Communicate MBAPC positions to officials, agencies, members and the public; craft housing policy.
• Supervise junior government affairs staff and coordinate workload.
• Attend Pierce County city/county council and commission meetings regularly.
• Provide staff support for committees and task forces as directed by the Executive Officer.
• Prepare government affairs articles for Dimensions Newsletter and MBAPC publications.
• Provide staff support for MBAPC events and day-to-day office duties.
• Oversee Workforce Development efforts and partnerships with Communications on Scholarships.

Skills

Written communication

Organization

Job description

Government Affairs Director Job Description

Full-time, Exempt Employee

I.Position Overview

This is a Full-time, In-Person Position, located at MBAPC Office in Tacoma, Washington.

• Advocate on behalf of Master Builders Association Pierce County (MBAPC) members by tracking, attending and participating in government and community meetings and activities affecting the housing industry
• Staff association government affairs committees and councils including Legislative Strategy Committee, MBAPC Affordable Housing Council & Development Officials' Forum Meeting
• Possess a thorough understanding of issues that affect the home building industry in this region and appropriately communicate Master Builders' position on those issues to elected officials, governmental agencies, Master Builders members and the general public. Work with elected officials, local government staff and community stakeholders to craft policy that will benefit affordable housing issues and the building industry as a whole
• Manages a junior government affairs staff person to divide out the workload in an effective way that benefits legislative goals and initiatives.
• Regularly attend city/county council and city/county commission meetings throughout Pierce County
• Provide staff support to the Legislative Strategy Committee, Master Builders Development Officials' Forum, The Affordable Housing Council, and other committees as may be assigned by the Executive Officer
• Provide staff support for county/city committees, task forces, advisory groups and commissions as directed by the Executive Officer
• Prepare regular government affairs related articles for the Dimensions Newsletter; provide written material for Master Builders electronic publications including, but not limited to, the "Weekly Update", "Issues & Actions" email alerts, press releases, blog, and social media posts
• Possess knowledge of the association's bylaws, policies & procedures, and processes as they relate to the government affairs program of the association
• Provide written updates for the monthly LSC meeting
• Provide staff support in hosting Master Builders' Events (including, but not limited to the annual Housing Forum, Home Building Bus Tour, and Elected Officials' Reception) as directed by the Executive Officer and assist with day-to-day office responsibilities
• Manages the Workforce Development efforts, coordinates with Communications Department on Scholarships, and oversees community partnership endeavors
• Assists with answering phones when needed
• Excellent written, communication and organization skills required.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Officer
• Supervision of this position shall be the responsibility of the Executive Officer and the annual performance evaluation shall be done by the Executive Officer

Compensation will be based on experience in the industry. Salary range - $84K-$92K annually, plus benefits