Regional Government Affairs Director (GAD) – High Country & Near West
NC REALTORS® is seeking a dynamic Regional Government Affairs Director (GAD) for the Boone and Near West region of North Carolina. Regional GADs offer several services to local REALTOR® associations within their regions, including those in the areas of planning, grassroots, legislative activities, REALTOR® PAC fundraising, and communications. These on-the-ground resources are instrumental in helping to elect officials who are supportive of REALTOR® issues, enact pro-real estate legislation, improve the image of REALTORS®, and increase resources available to NC REALTORS®.
The Regional GAD serves six REALTOR® Associations in ten counties in western North Carolina from Surry to Yadkin to Rutherford. This position also provides government affairs representation as a Shared Local GAD to the High Country Association of REALTORS®. A map of the region served is available upon request.
The successful candidate will have two or more years’ experience, preferably in political campaigns, local governments or government affairs. Candidates should have a basic knowledge of the political process and experience with campaigns and/or politics. The ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter who can handle the responsibilities of a remote role. Organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and work with limited supervision are a must. Dedication to customer service, problem resolution and working together as a team to achieve goals and objectives will enable a person to have success in this role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, as well as basic Microsoft Office skills required. Reliable transportation for daily travel throughout assigned region is necessary. Previous experience or familiarity with real estate or association management desired. A bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution is required.
NC REALTORS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer
These are general descriptions of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for positions. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which positions traditionally are performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, NC REALTORS® will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
NC REALTORS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
