Public Policy Representative

Florida Realtors

Public Policy Representative shaping real estate landscape in Florida through advocacy and legislative relations. Connecting with lawmakers and promoting key policy issues for Florida Realtors.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Florida Realtor 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
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public administration, political science, law, environmental policy, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public policy, legislative affairs, or lobbying, preferably in Florida.
Direct experience with regulatory analysis or real estate-related legislation is strongly preferred.
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.
Strong understanding of real estate or property rights issues is preferred.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
And a whole lot more

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Hard Skills & Tools

Legislative AnalysisPolicy Brief WritingRegulatory MonitoringStrategic ThinkingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsSelf-StarterRelationship BuildingCollaborationTime Management