Number of Vacancies: 2

Position Summary:

Join NAR's growing Government Advocacy team. As directed by the Director, Government Advocacy & Operations, the Legislative Representative serves as NAR’s liaison with members of Congress and their staffs, and with coalitions, to further NAR’s federal legislative agenda and goals.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff and political party staff that yield support for NAR’s legislative priorities
• Manage PAC budgets for assigned congressional offices
• Draft memoranda and supporting material for NAR-sponsored events and Hill briefings
• Provide federal legislative updates to NAR members
• Facilitate timely access to political and legislative information
• Support the Directors of Government Advocacy
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of related Federal legislative and/or advocacy experience
• Comprehensive understanding of congressional operations
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop, adapt, and manage short & long-term plans and strategies to create value
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills with a high level of response to all inquiries
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Organizational Overview:

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to over 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of billions of dollars in real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to help REALTORS® navigate that change and thrive in their careers. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options. NAR is certified as a Great Place to Work®. Our most successful employees are committed to our Core Values, which are: