Government Relations Coordinator
1 week ago
Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Government Relations Coordinator.
This important role serves as Virginia Housing's coordinator of all outreach activities with elected and governmental officials at the state and federal levels. The role bridges external legislative engagement with internal policy development and program evaluation, ensuring that Virginia Housing's policy positions, research, and housing initiatives are effectively communicated and understood. Core responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining relationships with policymakers and staff, monitoring and analyzing legislative activity, and advancing the Virginia Housing mission through strategic advocacy and education. The associate also oversees constituent response efforts and represents the Virginia Housing's at official events, often in coordination with the Director of Policy and Planning and the Chief of Staff. This position reports to the Director of Policy and Planning within the Legal Division.
Extended hours are required during the General Assembly Session. This position requires work to be performed outside of normal business hours such as attending and/or staffing events on behalf of Virginia Housing.
Virginia Housing is one of the nation's leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.
We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.
To be successful in this role you must possess:
- B.A. degree in public administration, public policy, public relations, political science or related field, or equivalent work experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Ability to represent Virginia Housing in a collaborative manner while demonstrating a strong commitment to the authority's affordable housing mission.
- Proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion.
- Several years of experience in government relations to include a thorough knowledge and understanding of federal and state legislative processes.
- Previously established network of contacts within the Virginia Delegation to Washington and the Virginia General Assembly along with previously established network within the Richmond government relations community is desirable.
- High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Project and Visio.
- This position requires incumbents to drive for Virginia Housing business purposes. Therefore, incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and adhere to the standards set forth in the motor vehicle related Administrative regulations and Human Resources policies as a condition of employment.
- Knowledge and experience in the affordable housing industry is preferred.
Applications and resumes are accepted online only at http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers
This position will close at midnight on 12/21/2025.
Hiring Range: $95,000 - $128,000
Due to the timing and nature of work, we will work with the selected candidate on an appropriate start date (January - April), taking into consideration their existing commitments.
A background check will be performed as a condition of employment.
A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.
SOEI Disclosure: This position requires incumbents to file the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council's State and Local Statement of Economic Interests Disclosure as a condition of continued employment.
Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Internal applicants
(MR-8) Please review relevant HR policy under 'Employment Practices' on the Zone before applying.
Apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/.
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