Regional Government Affairs Director (Northeast Florida)

Who We Are

Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich dedicated history of serving our members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. We stand as a key business partner for Realtors statewide, providing value-adding programs and services, outstanding business contacts and networking opportunities, engaging educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute industry data and research, and powerful legislative representation. The association headquarters is located in Orlando, and the Office of Public Policy is located two blocks from the state capital in Tallahassee. We work tirelessly to advocate for our members, for homeownership for all, and to elevate the real estate industry in the Sunshine State.

Who We’re Seeking

We seek an experienced public policy professional who is comfortable functioning independently and remotely for the role of Regional Government Affairs Director. 

This position works with the Florida Realtors VP of Government & Political Affairs to maintain a strong and effective government affairs program. Under their supervision, this position is tasked to create, promote, and facilitate an extensive and efficient political affairs and advocacy program within their regional territory, assisting in the promotion and education of the Florida Realtors Political Action Committee (PAC) and PAC duties within the association. In support of the VP of Government & Political Affairs, this position manages the execution of NAR's Independent Expenditure program and is responsible for the financial management and oversight of campaign expenditures during an election cycle within their region.

The Regional Government Affairs Director is also the conduit between the Florida Realtors Office of Public Policy and the local REALTOR Boards/Associations in their region to directly assist in the implementation of the REALTOR Party Programs offered by both Florida Realtors and National Association of Realtors (NAR). This individual helps manage the design and implementation of a regional campaign program for REALTORS to increase their participation in state and local campaigns and fundraising for Florida Realtors PAC. The Regional Government Affairs Director is a part of the Florida Realtors Public Policy team and partners in local, state, and federal lobbying when necessary and engages in public speaking to provide in-person updates to local associations on public policy issues.

This position will be responsible for the northeastern Florida region spanning from the Jacksonville metro down I-95 to the Melbourne metro, and also including the Gainesville metro. Extensive travel, grant writing, event planning, and the ability to multitask are critical in reaching both the fundraising and political education activity goals of the Florida Realtors PAC, REALTOR Party Program, the REALTOR Party Member Involvement Committee and the REALTOR Party Coordinating Committee along with the legislative priorities of the Office of Public Policy.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for various day-to-day activities of both the association's Realtor Party programs and Florida Realtors PAC.
• Manages regional tracking and monitoring of PAC funds and utilizes the PAC management system.
• Execute the NAR Independent Expenditure Program with local Boards/Associations, campaigns, and candidates.
• Work to establish and maintain a strong Realtor Party presence at both the state and local level.
• Design and manage the execution of regional fundraising activities for the benefit of the Florida Realtors PAC and Realtor Party Member Involvement Committee to meet fundraising targets including cash totals, member participation, and major investor participation. This includes compliance with all state and federal campaign finance laws.
• Work directly with the Governmental Affairs Directors subcommittee, Realtor Party Member involvement Committee-including taking and distributing minutes, creating agendas, and providing fundraising reports.
• Notify committee members of upcoming meetings, and correspond with them as needed, and maintain good relationships with committee members.
• Train and partner with local Boards/Associations on protocol for candidate screening for local, state, and federal elections. This includes, but is not limited to, local races, state legislative races and congressional races.
• Identify opportunities for local Boards/Associations to utilize programs from the Realtor Party Program and provide extensive grant writing support, to include effective and timely management, and application and reporting activities between the local Boards/Associations, Florida Realtors, and NAR.
• Identify and explore opportunities to promote members both at the state and local l