Governmental Affairs Field Representative

Governmental Affairs Field Representative Salary: $70,000 to $73,000 annually | Hybrid near Sacramento, California

Join the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and help strengthen the connection between REALTORS®, local associations, and the policy making process.

This role offers the opportunity to build relationships across California, develop emerging REALTOR® leaders, and play an active role in legislative, political, and member engagement efforts. You'll work with a collaborative and mission-driven Governmental Affairs team while serving as a trusted resource to local associations, members, and key stakeholders.

If you enjoy relationship-building, grassroots engagement, public affairs, political involvement, and working independently while making a meaningful impact, this may be an excellent opportunity for you.

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Like building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Are energized by outreach, member engagement, and leadership development.
• Enjoy working independently while collaborating with a larger team.
• Have an interest in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or political engagement.
• Want a role that combines strategic planning, relationship management, communications, and field-based work.
• Appreciate variety in your work and the opportunity to travel throughout your region.

• Design and implement a regional engagement program to strengthen relationships with REALTORS®, Local Association staff, and key stakeholders with the expectation of expanding C.A.R.'s legislative, political and mobilization programs
• Identify and develop REALTORS® as leaders and volunteers in support of C.A.R.'s legislative and political agendas to fulfill the various engagement objectives at C.A.R.
• Participate and actively recruit members for in-district lobbying efforts and Legislative Day at the capitol

• Develop and implement campaigns including member education, initiatives, and other mobilization priorities related to the objectives of the Governmental Affairs Programs
• Educate and inform Local Association staff and key members in the area of PAC administration including reimbursements and other available resources related to political campaigns.

• Engage with public officials, their staff, as well as other key stakeholders
• Gather and share local political intelligence with C.A.R., CREPAC and support candidate campaigns as needed

• In coordination with C.A.R. Communications, develop and post regional social media content that advances advocacy activities and increases member engagement

• Represent Governmental Affairs at key C.A.R. events and other industry related events

• Manage lists, charts, and databases for the purposes of developing a network of REALTOR® members and other key stakeholders
• Utilize project management software to update daily tasks, and other reporting requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.

• Two or more years of experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, legislative affairs, public policy, trade associations, or a related field.
• One or more years of experience independently managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience utilizing databases, CRM platforms, or similar systems.

• Ability to think strategically and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to develop educational, outreach, and engagement materials.
• Ability to work effectively in…