Government Affairs Associate (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)

Job Description

The Triangle Apartment Association is committed to serving the rental housing industry by providing education for professional development, protecting the interests of rental housing providers through legislative advocacy, fostering business partnerships, and participating in the betterment of the Triangle and surrounding communities.

Position: Government Affairs Associate

Exemption Status: Non Exempt | Full Time

Reports to: Government Affairs Director

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm | 37.5 hours per week

Team works Remote Fridays!

POSITION SUMMARY

Works as part of the Government Affairs team to achieve the Association’s goals and strategic plan initiatives. Works with Government Affairs Director and members of the Government Affairs Committee and Political Action Committee to ensure maximum impact on local, state, and federal government. Exercises individual initiative to find creative solutions to problems as they arise and engages members to become involved in their local government and in the Association’s advocacy efforts. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tracks local news and government initiatives that affect the Association’s members and works to keep the Government Affairs Director updated on upcoming issues of interest to the Association
• Help to coordinate monthly committee agendas, speaker recruitment, meeting arrangements and information dissemination, along with helping to manage monthly meetings
• Develops informative content for the Association’s website, weekly eNewsletter, and on-demand stand-alone emails to membership
• For department events, will plan and execute, draft communications, and work with committee volunteers to boost member participation
• Works with Government Affairs Director to plan and execute annual candidate interviews for local elected offices and assists with formalizing committee recommendations for candidate funding for the PAC Board of Trustees to approve
• Will be responsible for following current events (including but not limited to reading news articles, research, reaching out to and visiting with public officials) in the Triangle as they pertain to the real estate industry, and will work with Government Affairs Directors regarding any public policy issues
• Facilitates planning and implementation of events, communications and other fundraising efforts as determined by the PAC Board of Trustees and in consultation with the Government Affairs Director
• Help maintain reports and documentation for the association's political action committee 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong computer skills including MS office
• Skillful with website administration
• Ability to multi-task on a daily basis
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent listener and communicator
• Highly organized, flexible, and efficient
• Able to handle stress and remain calm

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Background in government affairs, political campaigns, communications, or a related field
• Experience in non-profit organizations a plus
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
• Willingness to work evening/weekends and nonstandard hours as needed
• AMS Software experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sedentary/stationary position. Must be able to remain in stationary position for prolonged periods (up to 85% of time) with occasional movement around office environment
• Requires frequent use of computer for extended viewing of computer screen (at least 85% of time) and repetitive use of a keyboard and some phone activity
• May require travel by car to corporate office, meetings, training, or conferences
• Communication skills: listening, verbal, written, presentations

Salary and Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, workers’

compensation insurance, short-term disability, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off.

Triangle Apartment Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.