Legislative Advocate

The Opportunity:

Want to join an experienced and fun team of legislative advocates? Like a hybrid work schedule? Apply for a legislative advocate position with the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) advocating on issues related to ensuring the California dream of homeownership remains alive for California’s diverse population, fair housing, real estate market, private property rights, housing and the practice of real estate. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is over 100 years old and the largest trade organization in the state with close to 200,000 members. 

The Role:

We are looking for a Legislative Advocate to help with legislative and regulatory advocacy for the state's largest trade association on issues related to the real estate market, private property rights, housing, and the practice of real estate. This person will also conduct and represent C.A.R. at outreaches and public speaking engagements to association members and provide staff support for the policy making branch of the Association.

This advocacy position will involve work primarily, although not exclusively, on advocating before the legislature and regulatory bodies regarding those issue pertaining to housing providers and tenants and landlord-tenant law generally. 

Job Title: Legislative Advocate

Reports To: Managing Legislative Advocate

Group: Governmental Affairs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment: Hybrid

Compensation Range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually

Competitive Benefits!

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, develop and draft legislation and regulations for impacts on organized real estate.
• Represent CAR at legislative and regulatory hearings and legislative and rulemaking processes.
• Advise, interpret, support, oppose, and seek amendments on pending legislative proposals to implement CAR policy objectives.
• Assist more senior advocates with their work on legislation and regulations.
• Communicate with the legislature in writing and in person.
• Staff to various policy and level of government committees of C.A.R.
• Develop, interpret, draft, and edit issues briefing papers and summaries of legislation.
• Outreach and public speaking to association members and staff support for the policy making apparatus of the association.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years lobbying the legislature or regulatory bodies or working in a position of responsibility involving legislative issues in a legislative office, government agency, non-profit, or other advocacy organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law or graduate degree
• Capitol experience
• Experience with housing issues
• Regulatory advocacy experience

About California Association of Realtors:

Leading the Way...TM isn’t just a slogan at the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). As one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, C.A.R. provides members with tools to help complete transactions, information to keep them nimble in the marketplace and a strong clear voice on the government steps in Sacramento. How do we do it? We start by hiring friendly, talented people committed to working toward those common goals.

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, C.A.R. offers part-time remote work, business casual wear, a health and wellness program including lunch and learns with guest speakers, and collaborative working areas.

What else? (*The following pertains to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week.)

*Medical, dental, vision, vitamin reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, and more.

C.A.R. staff stand by a set of core values that make us the best in the business. Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about www.car.org.

C.A.R. and/or its subsidiaries and agents will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Sorry! Due to the heavy volume of resumes we receive, only candidates being considered will be contacted directly. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.