Government Affairs Coordinator

Company Description

The Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) is recognized as the Voice of Real Estate within the Denver Metro Area. DMAR serves as an advocate, educator, and industry leader, supporting the professional growth of Realtors and positively impacting local communities. The organization focuses on fostering excellence in the real estate profession and advocating for public policy issues important to the industry and the region.

About the Role

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The Government Affairs Coordinator supports the Association's advocacy work by helping shape local and regional policy engagement, organizing member involvement in political activities, and strengthening relationships with public officials. The role provides administrative, logistical, and organizational support for daily Government Affairs operations, including schedules, records, communications, RPAC tracking, and event planning. Seeking a Government Affairs Coordinator who is highly organized, comfortable handling administrative responsibilities, and interested in growing into a forward-facing role through mentorship and professional development.

The position works closely with the Government Affairs Director, internal staff, and volunteer leadership to advance REALTOR interests on housing, land use, and economic development issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy & Legislative Support

• Reviews agendas and help track local government meetings, proposed ordinances, and legislation impacting housing, private property rights, and real estate.
• Assist in preparing summaries, talking points, and position statements for elected officials and members.
• Support coalition-building efforts and maintain relationships with local government staff, community organizations, and partner associations.

Administrative & Organizational Support

• Maintain filing systems and databases for elected official contacts, RPAC contributors, committee members, and policy documents.
• Process invoices, expense reports, reimbursements, and track department budgets in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for Government Affairs inquiries and departmental correspondence.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring Government Affairs and RPAC administrative processes.
• Manage shared drives, tracking systems, and digital workflows. Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and special projects, including materials, space, and communications.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and special projects, including materials, scheduling, and communications.
• Support foundational organizational procedures for Government Affairs tasks.

Member & Committee Engagement

• Assist in staffing the Government Affairs Committee and related task forces, preparing agendas, minutes, presentations, and policy briefs.
• Manage calendars for the Government Affairs Director and assist with scheduling committee and task force meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for all Government Affairs meetings, events, and special projects, including scheduling, preparing materials, reserving space, and distributing communications.
• Help coordinate candidate interviews, policy forums, and voter education campaigns.
• Manage member databases for PAC contributions, advocacy calls to action, and issue mobilization efforts.
• Provide timely updates on legislation and regulatory matters.

Political Fundraising & Event Planning

• Assist with preparation, documentation, and submission of NAR advocacy and RPAC grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Support RPAC fundraising strategy alongside the RPAC Chair, GA Director, and volunteers.
• Track and report RPAC contributions, participation, and refund requests in coordination with DMAR's finance department and the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR).
• Manage communication and compliance for RPAC investments, including reporting, acknowledgments, and contributor tracking.
• Coordinate RPAC member recognition programs and awards.
• Plan, coordinate and manage Government Affairs events in conjunction with the Government Affairs Director and the Events Department.

Communications & Content

Assist in drafting content for newsletters, action alerts, social media posts, and website content related to government affairs with the communications team.

Maintain advocacy and RPAC content across digital platforms and internal tracking systems.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Government Affairs or CEO.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in government affairs, policy research, or political organizing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with housing policy, land use, or local government processes.
• Experience with REALTOR associations or member-driven organizations.
• Comfort using advocacy tools, CMS platforms, and databases (e.g., Aristotle, VoterVoice, Constant Contact).

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Occasional evening or early morning meetings may be required for local government attendance or member support.
• Local travel expected within the region for meetings and events; reliable transportation required.
• Conference travel might be required.
• This position is currently hybrid, requiring two in-office days per week, in office back-up rotation and occasional coverage of our north office. These requirements are subject to change.

Employee Benefits:

• Health/Dental Coverage employee cost = $1.00/payroll
• 401(k) with a generous match of up to 2% employee matching and 3% Safe Harbor match after 1 year and 1,000 hours of employment
• Short-term and long-term disability fully paid by company
• Life and vision offered
• Generous personal leave policy
• 14 paid holidays