Serves as director of DAR activities in the legislative, PAC fundraising, and political arenas and as the staff liaison for DAR's Public Policy, DelPAC, and associated committees. Responsible for implementing the member-driven legislative and political agenda of the association. Primary focus is on the Delaware legislature (should have legislative experience).
Position is based in Dover, Delaware.
Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to info@delawarerealtor.com. Email submissions only. No phone calls please. CLOSES DECEMBER 6, 2024.
*Do not submit your application through LinkedIn (applications through LinkedIn will be automatically rejected). Please send all materials directly to the email above.*
PRIMARY DUTIES:
§ Serve as DAR's governmental affairs liaison to the National Association of REALTORS® and other state REALTORS® associations, and support Delaware local REALTOR® associations with their public policy objectives as requested
§ Develop and direct positive contact with legislators and other public officials, and coordinate volunteer involvement in government affairs
§ Monitor proposed legislation affecting real estate and develop analysis and policy-issue briefs
§ Coordinate DAR's lobbying activities and engage in lobbying
§ Oversee the efforts of contract lobbyists
§ Prepare, or coordinate preparation of, testimony for legislative hearings
§ Develop DAR alliances with other associations, interest groups, and community groups on issues of common concern
§ Implement the public policy and RPAC fundraising elements of the DAR Strategic Plan
§ Plan DAR's public policy-related events and coordinate with other DAR staff as needed
§ Work with the Director of Marketing & Communications to establish a communications strategy to educate and inform DAR members and other audiences regarding legislative issues
§ Develop and conduct programs to assist in raising PAC funds, report on the status of fundraising efforts, and file required campaign finance reports in a timely manner
§ Oversee DAR legislative candidate interview process
§ Oversee the State Political Coordinator program
§ Develop and implement a plan to involve REALTORS® in campaign activities for DAR-endorsed candidates
§ Seek grants, issue mobilization, and independent expenditure funds from NAR
§ Manage government affairs interns, as needed
§ Other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ A politically astute and knowledgeable professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and prior legislative/political experience. This individual must have ability to work as a hands-on team player with the initiative to carry out a wide variety of responsibilities independently and with competence. The candidate must possess the following attributes: • Experience in and knowledge of the legislative process • Ability to interact positively with members, volunteers, government officials, and REALTOR® association staff at the local, state, and national levels • Professional, mature demeanor acting as a representative of DAR • Strict adherence to deadlines • High degree of organization when handling multiple projects • Four-year degree from an accredited college or university (political science, public administration, or related subject matter a plus) or documented relevant experience
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
§ Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software as needed
§ Travel: Regular travel throughout the state will be required. Travel out of state includes the NAR Legislative Meetings, the NAR Government Affairs Directors Institute, and the NAR Conference, as well as some other training and conferences as they arise
§ Hours: The candidate must we willing and able to work extended hours, early or late as needed
§ Foresight: The ability to identify or create activities, develop strategies, and see projects through to completion