The Local Advocacy Outreach Manager will pursue stronger connections between the local REALTOR® organizations and the Georgia Association of REALTORS®

Creating these connections will involve networking throughout the region with local REALTOR® members, local elected officials, and other potential coalition partners. Currently seeking candidates from the central Georgia area. 

Through the use of current statewide committees, many new options can be provided to local REALTOR® boards/associations that have not been previously used to their fullest extent. 

Local Advocacy has been a fundamental part of the Georgia Association of REALTORS® approach to public policy and government affairs. As the state continues to grow, it is important to begin focusing on regional methods to continue providing support to REALTOR® efforts.

This position will get acclimated by: working membership, leadership, and staff of local area REALTOR® boards and associations;    coordinating Realtor Political Action fundraising efforts locally and statewide;  coordinating issue based advocacy efforts at the local government level by  researching local policy initiatives;   planning community outreach by utilizing grant/programs and/or  resources for local membership through the National Association of REALTORS® "REALTOR® Party Programs" and/or state offered grants; assisting with planning and execution of Capitol Hill meetings (annual event) in Washington, DC and/or local REALTORS® Days At the Dome (annual event for Georgia REALTORS® in Atlanta); identifying existing coalition opportunities. 

Local Advocacy Outreach Manager Full Job Description: 

I. POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Serves as the manager of fundraising, issue mobilization, governmental, and community focused efforts/programs under the Governmental Affairs Department. 

II. OBJECTIVE 

Local Advocacy Outreach Manager will provide services to local boards/associations in the areas of planning for community outreach, GARPAC fundraising, and understanding of NAR Core Standards. 

III. REPORTS TO 

Advocacy Director  

IV. POSITION TYPE 

Full Time, Exempt 

V. TRAVEL: 

Regular travel within the state (reimbursed by mile according to IRS published rate); Overnight, multi-day travel several times per year for state and national events. 

VI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with local associations in the central Georgia region to implement strategies that improve and/or expand their use of REALTOR® Party Programs offered by NAR. 
• Work with local associations in the central Georgia region to implement strategies that improve and/or expand their use of RIAC and RPAC Programs offered by GAR. 
• Assist each local association in the central Georgia region as requested in developing an RPAC fundraising plan to reach their end of year RPAC goals.
• Assist each local association in the central Georgia region as requested in developing a Government Affairs plan to reach their end of year Government Affairs goals.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the annual REALTOR^® Day at the Capitol.
• Assist GAR Governmental Affairs Staff with improving the SPC/Legislative Key Contact Program by identifying relationships with members and elected officials. 
• Manages education and implementation of REALTOR® Party Programs through utilization of available programs/planning. 
• Maintains the Local Advocacy Report for the associations in the central Georgia region.
• Assist, attend, and organize local board events within the government affairs arena. 
• Submit regularly scheduled reports on progress and goals objectives. 
• Attend GAR meetings as requested. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Advocacy Director.

 

Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or 2-5 years equivalent work experience. 
2. Proven written, oral (public speaking), analytical, and interpersonal skills. 
3. Experience in the political or governmental field. 
4. Working knowledge of Georgia state and local legislative process. 
5. Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and set own schedule. 
6. Experience in customer or constituent services. 
7. Reliable means of transportation for daily travel. 
8. Proficiency in basic business software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail)