Summary of Position:

The Manager of State & Local Government fields inquiries and project requests from members and serves as an information expert/point of contact for assigned issue areas.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Serves as a policy expert and liaison to NAA Affiliates, and direct NAA members for assigned policy issues.

• Monitors state and local government activity regarding assigned issues across all 50 states.

• Both proactively and upon affiliate request creates relevant documents, i.e. model legislation, talking points, white papers, reports, etc. on issues affecting the apartment industry.

• Provides legislative updates and briefings at affiliate board/membership meetings as needed.

• Builds relationships with state and local national policymaker organizations and industry coalition partners by attending meetings and sharing policy related information.

• Assists with planning and executing the NAA Capitol Conference.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
-  Bachelor's degree
- Three years of relevant experience;
- Excellent internet, legal and legislative research skills
- Oral and written communication skills,
- Proficiency in word, outlook, and excel.

Please send resumes, cover letter and salary history to Resumes@naahq.org. No phone calls, please. EOE M/F/H/V

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 11/17/11