East Tennessee REALTORS® hiring Government Affairs Coordinator to expand advocacy and serve members

East Tennessee REALTORS® (ETNR) is a regional trade association representing more than 6,000 members across 12 counties in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Our association is dedicated to building a strong real estate community in East Tennessee through partnerships, advocacy and education. The Government Affairs department works to cultivate member success by impacting public policy that affects the real estate industry at local, state and national levels.

Position Summary:
The Government Affairs Coordinator is an entry-level position supporting the Government Affairs and Policy department, helping to implement and administer the annual advocacy goals of the association.

This role is also directly responsible for coordinating all REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) fundraising initiatives, planning and executing REALTOR® Party and Government Affairs events, and managing the association’s advocacy outreach.

Qualities and Responsibilities:
Day-to-day responsibilities of the Government Affairs Department vary along with the region’s dynamic political environment. A successful Government Affairs Coordinator will be self-structured and organized, enjoy interacting with members and external stakeholders of all political backgrounds, and have a passion for community involvement.

• Collaborate with association members and staff to further develop ETNR’s visibility and reputation among state and local elected officials and the public
• Develop and maintain efficient administrative systems to support the association’s policy, outreach and advocacy goals
• Manage ETNR’s REALTOR® Party program, fundraising and events, and serve as staff support to the RPAC Committee
• Manage government affairs communications with staff and external vendors
• Aid in the planning and execution of Government Affairs events, such as the Day on the Hill, RPAC-a-thon, and candidate forums
• Analyze policy documents and prepare summaries and talking points on key policy issues
  Manage national and state grants, funding and resources
• Assist with coordination and scheduling of Public Policy Committee and Candidate Task Force meetings, including compiling candidate information for interviews, preparation of meeting materials, distribution of meeting minutes
• Represent the association as a liaison at industry events and public meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Skills

• Proactive working style with excellent time management skills
• Extremely proficient in written and oral communication
• Ability to identify, research and analyze public policy and summarize complex positions
• Basic understanding of data analysis and visualization
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Canva or equivalent presentation software
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in public policy, economics, political science, or related field
• Willingness to travel domestically 3-4 times per year
• Salary will be commensurate with experience

East Tennessee REALTORS® offers a competitive benefits package.

Applications: To apply, interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to ETNR’s Chief Executive Officer, Lyle Irish, at lyle@etnrealtors.com, and CC the Government Affairs & Policy Director, Maria McHale, at maria@etnrealtors.com.