REALTOR Party Coordinator (Governmental Affairs Position)

JOB SUMMARY:    Work with the Governmental Affairs Director to maintain a strong and effective governmental affairs program; under the supervision of the Governmental Affairs Director, create, promote and facilitate an extensive and efficient political affairs and advocacy program; manage the RPAC participation program and PAC duties within the association.                        

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for various day-to-day administrative responsibilities of both the association’s REALTOR^® Party programs and REALTORS^® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
• Work to establish and maintain a strong REALTOR^® Party Presence at both the state and local level
• Provide administrative support for the Governmental Affairs Committee and RPAC Trustees - including taking and distributing minutes and creating agendas
• Assist in tracking and monitoring PAC funds and utilizing the PAC management system Aristotle
• Notify committee members of upcoming meetings, and correspond with them as needed, and maintain good relationships with committee members
• Prepare letters and coordinates all advertisements for events with the Communications Department. Keep members informed of the importance of RPAC
• Assist in overseeing the State Political Coordinator/Federal Political Coordinator Programs – track field reports and make sure that members are maintaining a relationship with their legislator
• Identify and explore opportunities to promote members both at the state and local level for their involvement in REALTOR^® Party programs
• Carry out political plans, including the various aspects of Tennessee REALTORS^® Strategic Plan and core standards
• Coordinate with the Government Affairs Director to expand the political contact system and network throughout Tennessee to be able to effectively influence legislation on the state and federal levels, including the effective use of Calls For Action
• Update and distribute a standardized curriculum piece for use in local association orientations that includes advocacy, RPAC and REALTOR^® Party opportunities and benefits
• Support local associations with various local or community governmental affairs efforts that may arise
• Work with the Governmental Affairs Director to expand education efforts for local Association staff and RPAC volunteers on legal, fundraising and reporting regulations related to the PAC
• Generate relevant content for the Association’s website, social media channels and other various avenues for communication
• Attend meetings and programs as directed by the Director of the Governmental Affairs or CEO
• Track, assess and analyze strategic plan goals and objectives
• Know local association fundraising goals and be responsible for tracking and distribution amongst locals
• Collaborate with Governmental Affairs Director and Chief Lobbyist on candidate recruitment and identification of candidates to benefit from RPAC
• Schedule and coordinate speakers for various events
• Shall devote time and effort that is necessary to carry out objectives and directives of Tennessee REALTORS^®
• Creation of desk manual for position.
• Assistance with special Tennessee REALTOR® events and projects as deemed necessary.
• Answer phones/help with any additional administrative needs as needed in office
• Provides support to the Governmental Affairs Director or others as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Governmental Affairs Director or by the CEO.

Travel          

Little Around Town.  Possible out of town travel