Director, REITPAC & Political Outreach

Nareit Job Opportunity: Director, REITPAC & Political Outreach

Nareit, the worldwide representative voice for real estate investment trusts (REITs) and publicly traded real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets, seeks a Director, REITPAC & Political Outreach to manage the day-to-day operations of Nareit’s political outreach program. This includes REITPAC (a separate segregated fund of Nareit, a section 501(c)(6) trade association), Nareit’s executive engagement/grasstops program, and the annual Washington Advocacy Day.

This position requires a highly organized, proactive, and creative individual who can work independently on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of REITPAC, including but not limited to:
  • Managing the disbursement budget
  • Maintaining PAC records, including prior approval forms (PAFs) and solicitations
  • Responding to Nareit member inquiries
  • Preparing materials for the annual PAC and three yearly Nareit board meetings
• Work closely with department staff to develop and implement the annual REITPAC fundraising campaign to achieve annual budgeted goals
• Develop and update PAC promotional materials
• Coordinate monthly filing of FEC reports with compliance vendor
• Respond to annual audit inquiries related to the PAC
• Increase education and awareness of REITPAC and the Political Outreach Program among Nareit members
• Prepare and maintain PAC weekly reports, board reports, correspondence, and other relevant documents
• Maintain and manage the PAC database and files
• Serve as the primary contact with the PAC website and database vendor and provide technical support as needed
• Oversee Nareit’s direct giving program, the Capital Leadership Circle
• Manage Nareit’s grasstops program by identifying opportunities and arranging visits to engage Members of Congress outside of Washington, D.C.
• Manage the annual Advocacy Day fly-in, including coordinating Nareit member CEO schedules and managing consultants
• Occasional travel to off-site meetings and conferences
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years of experience in political fundraising or compliance, with experience in a trade association or corporate PAC preferred
• Experience with online fundraising, PAC management software, and advocacy campaigns (e.g., DemocracyDirect and Quorum)
• Advocacy experience
• Strong familiarity with campaign finance laws and compliance rules
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Experience managing consultants and vendors

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $85,000 to $112,500

Nareit provides Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage to full-time employees on the first day of the month following or coincident with the date of hire.

For additional information on Nareit benefits, send an inquiry to [email protected].

How to Apply

Visit reit.com to learn more about Nareit.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Tioni Simmons, Vice President, Human Resources, at [email protected].

About Nareit

Nareit represents a large and diverse industry that includes equity REITs, which own commercial properties and are either traded on major stock exchanges, public non-listed REITs, or private REITs, as well as mortgage REITs, which invest in mortgage securities. Together, they own more than $3 trillion in real estate assets.

By making investment in these assets easy and widely available through stock purchases, Nareit’s 200+ members enable all investors—importantly, everyday investors—to own income-producing real estate, something that was once only possible for large institutions and the wealthy.

Nareit is the leading producer and sponsor of research on REIT investment and industry ESG matters, using this research to communicate the benefits of REITs to investors, policymakers, and the media. The organization also provides REIT news, data, and industry insights to its audiences.

As the voice for the REIT industry among U.S. policymakers, Nareit informs them about the important role REITs and REIT investment play in job creation, economic growth, and the lives of millions of investors. The association also serves as an information resource for policymakers in countries worldwide that have introduced or are considering introducing REITs.

About REITs

REITs invest in America’s future. Through the 530,000+ properties they own, finance, and operate, REITs provide the essential real estate that revitalizes neighborhoods, enables the digital economy, powers community essential services, and builds the infrastructure of tomorrow—while also creating American jobs and economic activity along the way.

REITs of all types collectively own more than $4.5 trillion in gross assets across the U.S., with stock-exchange-listed REITs owning over $3 trillion in assets. U.S.-listed REITs have an equity market capitalization of more than $1.3 trillion.

REITs give everyday investors a way to invest in real estate, and 150 million Americans live in households that benefit from REIT ownership through stocks, 401(k) plans, pension plans, and other investment funds.

REITs invest in a wide range of property types, including:

• Offices
• Apartment buildings
• Warehouses
• Retail centers
• Medical facilities
• Data centers
• Communications towers
• Infrastructure
• Hotels

Most REITs specialize in a particular property type, but some diversify across multiple categories within their portfolios.

For more information, visit reit.com.