Local Government Affairs Director (GAD)
NC REALTORS® is seeking a dynamic Local Government Affairs Director for the western region of North Carolina to provide professional service, expertise and government affairs representation for the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® in Asheville, NC and other REALTOR® associations in the region. Government affairs services would include educating and mobilizing members, policy development, and developing an action plan to implement the same. The GAD would also be expected to perform government affairs duties for NC REALTORS®, and would report to a supervisor at NC REALTORS®.
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 partially 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. Some database management and mining experience is beneficial. Although the candidate should be a self-starter, frequent contact with NC REALTORS® is required. A bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution is required.
This position will be located in the western region of North Carolina. Travel is required.
NC REALTORS® offers a generous benefits package with ongoing training provided.
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Jessica Hughes at JHughes@ncrealtors.org. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.
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.
