Public Policy Representative

Florida Realtors • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich, dedicated history of serving its members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. As a Public Policy Representative, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of real estate in Florida by advancing property rights, supporting sustainable development, and strengthening the voice of over 230,000 Realtor members statewide. This position is grounded in advocacy, translating complex policy into actionable priorities and building trusted relationships with lawmakers and government agencies to support members and Florida homeowners. Acting as both a strategic advisor and active lobbyist, you will analyze legislative and regulatory activity across multiple levels of government and champion the association’s positions in critical issue areas such as state and local taxation, attainable/workforce housing, community associations, resiliency, infrastructure, water quality and quantity, land use, and environmental regulations. You will collaborate with internal teams, local associations, and national counterparts to drive legislative results, communicate policy insights to members, and serve as a trusted resource on key public policy issues. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on Florida’s real estate landscape through smart, strategic advocacy. This role comes with a degree of flexibility and ability to be hybrid at times, however this position must be open to being in-office in Tallahassee often and as needed. Additionally, this position will have a requirement of occasional travel both throughout Florida and out of state.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public policy, legislative affairs, or lobbying, preferably in Florida.
• Demonstrated knowledge of key policy issues such as: State and local taxation, attainable and workforce housing, community associations, resiliency, infrastructure, water quality and quantity, land use, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to understand and navigate the legislative, regulatory, and political action committee (PAC) process.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and persuasive communication skills.
• Proven ability to interpret complex policy issues and translate them into accessible language and actions.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel across Florida and occasionally to Washington, D.C., as needed.
• Applicants needs to be eligible to be employed in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in public administration, political science, law, environmental policy, or a related field preferred.
• Direct experience with regulatory analysis or real estate-related legislation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of real estate or property rights issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Florida Realtors in meetings with legislators, agency officials, and their staff; maintain positive, productive relationships across the political and regulatory landscape.
• Analyze, monitor, and summarize proposed and existing legislation, rulemaking, and regulatory actions that affect real estate and private property rights.
• Present and advocate for Florida Realtors’ positions to legislative and executive branch decision-makers.
• Serve as an advisor to Florida Realtors leadership, committees, and members on local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory issues.
• Draft and deliver legislative communications, policy briefs, and alerts to Realtor members in a timely and accessible manner.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Members of the Florida Legislature and key government officials, Local association executives and Government Affairs Directors, National Association of Realtors (NAR) policy counterparts, and Florida Realtors Regional Governmental Affairs Team and internal Public Policy staff.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and background materials for committees and forums managed by the Public Policy Department.

Benefits

• Rewarding 401K plan with 6% company match, fully vested
• Free medical insurance for you as an employee
• Availability of dental, vision, FSA, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, EAP, and more
• Partial remote and flexible work environment
• Generous paid vacation days and sick days, and 9 company holidays
• Vacation buy-back plan
• Opportunities for ongoing education
• Possible $5,000 grant on the purchase of your first home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level