Government Relations Associate - Atlanta Regional Office

Dominium Management Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Training & development

Career growth

Community volunteer/outreach

Job summary

Dominium is seeking a Government Relations Associate to manage government relations across a multi-state region and support our mission to expand affordable housing. You will monitor public policy, analyze potential impacts, and build relationships with elected officials and stakeholders.

Collaborating with Development, Legal, and internal teams, you will advocate for housing-friendly policies, prepare clear summaries and talking points, and help advance community outreach and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in government, political science, legal studies, public policy, or related field is required. Master's degree or other relevant postgraduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in policy analysis, government relations, public affairs, legislative affairs, or a related field
• Direct experience analyzing and/or influencing public policy is required.
• Experience with lobbying, coalition building, advocacy campaigns, or related work is preferred. Experience within the housing or affordable housing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, and experience navigating online government and state agency databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to quickly summarize and communicate complex information in clear, accessible language.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate public policy and determine its potential impact on company activities.
• Creative and resourceful approach to identifying challenges and developing effective strategies and solutions.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, including experience developing coalitions in support of organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate direction while maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manages government relations activities across an assigned multi-state region.
• Monitors federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions that may affect Dominium's business activities or development pipeline.
• Researches and analyzes public policy initiatives and communicates relevant developments, potential impacts, and business risks to internal stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, appointed officials, government agencies, industry organizations, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Advocates for public policies and initiatives that support Dominium's business objectives and the affordable housing industry.
• Builds coalitions and secures appropriate stakeholder support for company initiatives, policy priorities, and development projects.
• Coordinates community outreach and government engagement efforts supporting regional development projects.
• Partners cross-functionally with Development, Property Management, Legal, and other internal teams to advance policy goals and business initiatives.
• Prepares clear and timely summaries, updates, talking points, and other communications regarding complex legislative and public policy matters.
• Identifies emerging policy issues and develops creative, practical strategies to address potential challenges or opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy analysis

Government relations

Public affairs

Legislative affairs

Coalition building

Advocacy campaigns

Relationship-building

Communication

Time-management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in government, political science, legal studies, public policy, or related field

Master's degree or other postgraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Online government/state databases

Job description

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation's most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people's lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Government Relations Associate manages government relations activities across a multi-state region in support of Dominium's mission to build and preserve affordable workforce and senior housing. This position monitors and analyzes public policy, communicates potential business impacts and risks, advocates for housing-related initiatives, and builds relationships with key stakeholders. The Government Relations Associate also partners with internal teams to support regional development projects, policy objectives, and community outreach efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manages government relations activities across an assigned multi-state region.
2. Monitors federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions that may affect Dominium's business activities or development pipeline.
3. Researches and analyzes public policy initiatives and communicates relevant developments, potential impacts, and business risks to internal stakeholders.
4. Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, appointed officials, government agencies, industry organizations, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
5. Advocates for public policies and initiatives that support Dominium's business objectives and the affordable housing industry.
6. Builds coalitions and secures appropriate stakeholder support for company initiatives, policy priorities, and development projects.
7. Coordinates community outreach and government engagement efforts supporting regional development projects.
8. Partners cross-functionally with Development, Property Management, Legal, and other internal teams to advance policy goals and business initiatives.
9. Prepares clear and timely summaries, updates, talking points, and other communications regarding complex legislative and public policy matters.
10. Identifies emerging policy issues and develops creative, practical strategies to address potential challenges or opportunities.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in government, political science, legal studies, public policy, or a related field is required. Master's degree or other relevant postgraduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in policy analysis, government relations, public affairs, legislative affairs, or a related field
• Direct experience analyzing and/or influencing public policy is required.
• Experience with lobbying, coalition building, advocacy campaigns, or related work is preferred. Experience within the housing or affordable housing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, and experience navigating online government and state agency databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to quickly summarize and communicate complex information in clear, accessible language.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate public policy and determine its potential impact on company activities.
• Creative and resourceful approach to identifying challenges and developing effective strategies and solutions.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, including experience developing coalitions in support of organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate direction while maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

About Us

Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution - guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families - often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

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