Deputy Director of Policy & Government Affairs

Summary of Position : This role works with HBA’s Director of Government Affairs to manage the political and public policy environment affecting the local homebuilding industry. The Deputy Director actively lobbies for member priorities to support robust housing construction across the Portland Metro region through communications outreach, policy analysis, political advocacy, and member engagement.

Performs tasks necessary to improve the regulatory and political environment for housing, including staffing HBA’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC), Portland Building and Urban Development Council (PBUD), and supporting PAC organizing and fundraising efforts. This position will work primarily at the local level, representing HBA in six counties, 40 cities, and at Metro. Occasional support for state and federal lobbying required, as needed.

Overview of Responsibilities :

• Develop consistent and regular relationships with local elected leaders and key government staff to help proactively influence land use, development, and housing regulations.
• Work to engage members and other stakeholders, including new partnerships, to expand and strengthen HBA’s voice and influence on housing construction, affordability, and related issues.
• Track priority municipality meetings / issues and monitor for appropriate HBA staff and member involvement.
• Help communicate HBA positions on housing issues before Planning Commissions, City Councils, County Commissions and other elected bodies.
• Support HBA’s engagement in broader business coalition work, including with local chambers and other advocacy organizations.
• Work with communications and administrative teams to ensure HBA’s housing work and priorities are communicated to members and externally to key public stakeholder groups.
• Staff HBA’s Committee-guided PAC fundraising and candidate endorsement efforts.

Qualifications :

Experience / Educational Requirements : Four-year college degree in political science, public administration, communications or other relevant field preferred. Four years of professional experience with at least two years’ experience working in government relations, lobbying, political action or related field. Experience in residential construction, land use or government permitting process strongly preferred and may substitute for other experience requirements. May be required to register as a lobbyist in certain jurisdictions.

Summary of HBA : We are a local non-profit trade association representing the residential building and remodeling industries in the greater Portland region. Association has approximately 1,200 members, a staff of 14, and a $4 million annual budget. Major activities include consumer housing shows and tours, housing policy and advocacy work, industry education and training, business development, and industry services and savings programs. HBA is affiliated with state (OHBA) and national (NAHB) home builders associations. We also have our own charitable foundation that focuses on providing housing for transitional homeless as well as job opportunities in our industry for those and others.

Benefits :   HBA offers good vacation, PTO, and holiday time off as well as additional paid time off during the Christmas holiday week. HBA also offers a 401(k) with employer match, paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, long-term disability insurance, and other benefits to qualified employees.

Diversity and Inclusivity : HBA seeks to create an environment that welcomes and benefits from having a diverse workforce.

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