Regional Real Estate Policy & Advocacy Leader

Pacific West Association of REALTORS®; Anaheim (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific West Association of REALTORS® (PWR) seeks an experienced Government Affairs Director to lead its advocacy, political engagement, and REALTOR Party programs across Los Angeles and Orange County, with expansive reach to major California cities including Anaheim.

The role develops strategies, represents PWR before officials, oversees grassroots activities, and builds cross-organization relationships to advance housing, property rights, and real estate policy priorities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, legislative affairs, public policy, political affairs, advocacy, campaigns, or related field.
• Experience working for an elected official, legislative office, or political campaigns is highly desirable.
• Media experience, including press writing and media training, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local government, legislative processes, political campaigns, and public-policy development.
• Strong advocacy strategy and political engagement understanding.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships across political, geographic, and organizational perspectives.
• Experience managing staff, consultants, programs, budgets, or major advocacy initiatives.
• Ability to exercise sound political judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Lead PWR's local and regional government affairs strategy with the Government Affairs team.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, ordinances, regulations, ballot measures, and other public policy issues affecting real estate.
• Represent PWR's approved positions before elected officials, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develop advocacy strategies, policy recommendations, letters, and talking points.
• Maintain relationships with officials, staff, business groups, housing groups, and partners.
• Manage candidate interviews, endorsements, and political engagement activities.
• Lead RPAC and REALTOR Party initiatives, including fundraising and advocacy mobilization.
• Coordinate with C.A.R. and NAR on programs and resources.
• Identify grants and resources supporting advocacy priorities.
• Ensure compliance with campaign finance, lobbying, and election laws.
• Serve as staff liaison to Local Candidate Recommendations Committee (LCRC).
• Educate members on legislative and regulatory issues and opportunities for advocacy.

Conocimientos

Strategic advocacy

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Pacific West Association of REALTORS® (PWR) seeks an experienced Government Affairs Director to lead its advocacy, political engagement, and REALTOR Party programs across Los Angeles and Orange County, with expansive reach to major California cities including Anaheim.

The role develops strategies, represents PWR before officials, oversees grassroots activities, and builds cross-organization relationships to advance housing, property rights, and real estate policy priorities.