Policy Advisor

What You Will Do: 

As a Policy Advisor within our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, supporting, and executing our public policy and advocacy strategy. Your ability to build relationships, inspire others, and lead outcomes will be key as you work alongside our Land Planning and Entitlements Manager (LPEM) and the VP of Development to influence policy and regulatory efforts and achieving project approvals. This role requires strong initiative and the ability to work independently while achieving results through effective collaboration with others.  

• Public Affairs and Policy Advocacy: You'll develop and maintain a network of policy leaders to stay informed on emerging trends and policies that could impact our company's assets. Your strategic recommendations will guide our Internal Public Affairs Committee and influence key stakeholders to advance our company's objectives. 
• Project Management and Support: You'll lead zoning and regulatory analysis, coordinate entitlement processes, and work with internal and external teams to ensure successful and timely project approvals. Your proactive approach will help navigate complex regulations, maintain project momentum, and overcome obstacles. 
• Influence and Collaborate: Your work will involve motivating others to embrace change and guiding the team through regulatory and political challenges. By fostering relationships, you'll ensure that our policy efforts align with our growth objectives in key markets, including San Diego, Austin, and Dallas..

Why You Will Love Working at H.G. Fenton: 

• Inspire and Influence: Use your empathetic communication style to engage and motivate stakeholders, both internally and externally, while driving policy initiatives. 
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to influence public policy and regulatory efforts that enhance our assets and support growth. Your work will have a direct impact on our company’s future success. 
• Take Ownership: Manage complex projects and regulatory challenges independently while engaging and delegating to team members as necessary to ensure results are achieved. 
• Develop and Grow: This role offers significant career development opportunities, with room to expand your influence and expertise in public policy and real estate project management. 

What You'll Bring:    

• Bachelor’s Degree - Real estate development or related field ideally. 
• 3 years of public policy experience. 
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 
• A keen sense of initiative, with the ability to motivate others and drive projects forward in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring all tasks and projects are effectively managed. 

Compensation: The total compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000 (inclusive of an annual bonus). Base pay may vary based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. 

About H.G. Fenton Company:  

We are a family-owned Real Estate Company born in San Diego, operating for over 100 years. Our largest and fastest-growing operations are in multi-family housing and commercial property management, where our purpose is to provide quality products and services for our customers to live well and businesses to succeed. Through our commitment to our core values, we empower employees to make decisions that align with our culture, pioneer innovation, enhance the employee experience, promote professional development, and encourage work-life balance, ensuring our continued success for another 100 years. 

Additional Fenton Benefits & Perks:  

- Medical, Dental, Vision - 401(k) Match – Company Profit Sharing - Education Reimbursement - Onsite Gym- Padres Tickets - Discounted Pet Health Insurance - Thanksgiving Turkey Gift Certificates - Apartment Housing Discount (15% to 20% for our Employees) - Company-Sponsored Training Programs - Team Building Activities - Employee appreciation and wellness events.  

Time Off: 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays Annually - 40 Hours of Paid Sick Leave  

H.G. Fenton is a EEO (equal employment opportunity) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state, or local law in the programs or activities which it operates. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact recruiting@hgfenton.com or let us know during your application process.

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000