Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including NAA members, state elected officials, government officials, the media, advocacy groups and industry partners.

Work with Communications and Government Affairs staffs to translate policy priorities and initiatives into strong communication strategies that support the goals and agenda of NAA.

Manage communication activities between Communications and Government Affairs staff to ensure NAA messaging is coordinated with overall strategic efforts, congressional actions, state initiatives and federal regulatory proposals, and that priorities, goals and timelines are aligned and achieved.  Identify opportunities to expand the public affairs message of NAA.

Reinforce NAA brand identity and strengthen overall outreach to external audiences at the state and local levels. Seek out and coordinate NAA participation in external programs and events.  Serve as primary contact for external stakeholders and respond to questions from NAA membership.  Participate in meetings and forums in support of NAA priorities.

Creation of internal and external communications including position papers, testimony, talking points, blog posts, articles and other communication materials as needed.  In coordination with Communications, utilize online technologies, including use of social media platforms for communicating with external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in public relations, public affairs, communications or government affairs, preferably in the housing industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing membership, marketing and communication strategies.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Successful track record building and sustaining relationships, working with elected officials and their staff as well as membership organizations and third party coalitions.
• Experience managing external vendors, budgets, projects and events.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of new media technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, marketing or related.

Benefits:

-          Generous portion of employee benefits coverage paid (medical, dental, vision, and prescription)

-          12 paid vacation and sick days

-          10 paid holidays

-          100% paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Long term care

-          401(k) plan with up to 5% matching

-          Transportation/Parking Subsidy

-          Educational benefits and Professional Membership benefits

-          Business Casual

-          All benefits (except 401(k)) are effective the first of the month following your hire date.

To apply:

Send salary history and resume to:

HR@naahq.org

Please put Manager, Public Affairs in Subject Line and send resumes as MS Word attachments only. No Phone Calls please.

EOE