Public Affairs Director (PAD)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

The Public Affairs Director (PAD) is responsible for managing and administering the mix of policy, data and public affairs activities in the support of the real estate industry and on behalf of the association. Covering four counties in southwestern Montana. This position requires relationship building and coordination with both the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the Montana Association of REALTORS (MAR) and Association peers across the state.

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develops, plans for, directs, and supervises the public affairs activities of the association with the assistance of member-led committees.
• Organizes and executes the Association’s political candidate endorsement process.
• Establishes programs to increase voter turnout among Association members.
• Provides presentations and information, as well as participates on panels and community boards, to further the Association’s public affairs and data initiatives and political goals.
• Ensures the Association annually meets NAR’s Core Standards for Advocacy.
• Monitors the activities of local government entities including city councils, school boards, and county commissioners to identify and ensure action on issues important to the real estate profession and private property rights. In addition; monitors legislative, regulatory, and business trends impacting the Association, membership, homeownership, and the real estate industry.
• Based on the Association's position statements and strategic priorities, leads advocacy efforts on behalf of the Association.
• Works directly with elected officials to monitor issues and educate them on Association positions and priorities.
• Manages the REALTOR Neighborhood Champion Program.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Association's Public Affairs Committee, RPAC State Committee, Data Management Committee, and all other committees assigned.
• Works with Committee Chairs to set agendas, invite guest speakers, and effectively / efficiently conduct meetings.
• Coordinates with the Data Service Provider and Communications Specialist to promote and publish housing data, position statements and Candidate endorsement process.
• Works with assigned committees to identify priorities, action for strategies, and provide updates on federal and state collaborative efforts.
• Ensures timely creation and distribution of meeting notices, agendas, attendance records, and minutes.
• Supports Calls for Action, writes grants to utilize Realtor Party initiatives. Encourages participation in the Broker Involvement program and uses the Land Use Initiative to review local ordinances.
• As the staff liaison to the RPAC Committee, develops a plan for reaching RPAC investment goals. Executes plan and ensures compliance with state and federal law. Works with the RPAC Committee to identify candidates for support and funding.
• Coordinates with the Communications Specialist to ensure members receive information on a timely basis on Public Affairs and RPAC initiatives, as well as advocacy efforts and endorsed candidates.
• Attends Out-of-town and out-of-state conferences and meetings as needed.
• Participates in other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the Association.

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