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Job Description
Government Affairs Coordinator Tucson Association of Realtors Inc - 1.0 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor's degree Newsletters (communication methods) Community relationship building
Full Job Description Position Summary:
A highly motivated, politically aware, and detail-oriented Government Affairs Coordinator to join our team. The Government Affairs Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting TAR's advocacy, public policy, political engagement, communications, and stakeholder outreach initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about public policy, government relations, housing issues, land use, economic development, and the real estate industry.
Primary Interfaces:
Interacts with Association senior management, Board members, Home and Property Advocates Committee and related subcommittees and task forces for goal setting, advocacy coordination, and key results reporting. Interacts with elected and appointed public officials, community boards and commissions, coalition partners, business organizations, industry stakeholders, and media representatives to achieve Association goals.
Responsibilities:
Legislative & Policy Monitoring:
Conduct research and monitor legislative, regulatory, land use, housing, infrastructure, taxation, and economic development issues affecting the real estate industry at the local, state, and federal levels. Keep abreast of relevant policy developments, proposed legislation, regulatory changes, ballot measures, and political trends impacting housing affordability and property rights. Attend public meetings, hearings, stakeholder discussions, and community forums as needed.
Policy Analysis:
Analyze proposed legislation, ordinances, and regulations to assess their potential impact on housing, development, affordability, and the real estate industry. Prepare summaries, briefs, memos, presentations, and recommendations outlining key findings and strategic considerations for internal stakeholders.
Government & Coalition Outreach:
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory agencies, coalition partners, business organizations, housing stakeholders, and community leaders. Coordinate meetings, briefings, and outreach activities supporting TAR advocacy priorities.
Advocacy & Political Support:
Provide support for advocacy efforts, including drafting letters, testimony, position papers, talking points, questionnaires, and legislative materials. Assist in organizing advocacy campaigns, grassroots outreach initiatives, REALTOR® Party activities, candidate engagement efforts, and member mobilization efforts supporting priority issues and elections.
Communications & Public Affairs:
Assist in drafting content for newsletters, website updates, social media posts, advocacy alerts, issue briefs, and rapid response communications related to government affairs activities. Collaborate with the communications team to effectively communicate TAR's positions, priorities, and advocacy initiatives to members and external stakeholders.
Event & Program Support:
Assist in planning and execution of advocacy events, policy forums, elected official roundtables, candidate interviews, member education programs, and public affairs initiatives.
Administrative Support:
Provide administrative and organizational support to the Government Affairs Director, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, maintaining databases and advocacy tracking systems, organizing materials, coordinating committee operations, and maintaining records and files.
Key Requirements:
Previous experience (13 years) in government affairs, public policy, political campaigns, legislative research, communications, community relations, or related field preferred. Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise and actionable summaries. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and professionalism. Knowledge of housing policy, land use, economic development, infrastructure, and real estate industry issues is a plus. Strong political awareness and ability to operate professionally in public and governmental settings. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and operate effectively in a fastpaced and politically dynamic environment. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the Association professionally in politically sensitive environments. Comfort engaging with elected officials, members, coalition partners, industry stakeholders, and community leaders.
Key Characteristics:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with social media and digital communications platforms preferred. Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, collaboration, initiative, and customer service.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Relations, or related field.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
