Director of State and Local Affairs

Director, State & Local Affairs

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International

About the Position

If you want to work on legislative issues where the action is in state legislatures, grow your skillset, and have resources across the country to work with, this job might be for you. BOMA International is a highly collaborative association where you will be part of a top-notch dynamic team that is primed to be successful – we just need the right candidate.

Position Description Objectives

You will direct BOMA’s state and local affairs program by actively promoting the formation of state BOMA coalitions, assisting local federated associations to more effectively coordinate their government affairs programs and advocate on state issues with national relevance, developing a library of model and/or best practice legislation, and increasing BOMA’s outreach and visibility among state groups and state/local decision makers. Convening workgroups, travelling to states to organize and participate in state fly-ins, and providing model legislation for locals to advocate for are three more ways you will interact with BOMA members located across America.

Still interested? Please read the job description and email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] . No phone calls.

Position Details

• Title: Director of State and Local Affairs
• Salary: $80,000 – $110,000
• Type: Hybrid, Full-time
• Reports to: Vice President of Advocacy and Building Codes
• Position Status: Exempt
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in state and local program management or comparable experience

Specific Responsibilities

1. Assist local BOMA associations to research and coordinate state and local issues with multi-state or national impact, including individual assistance to local associations when appropriate.
2. Develop and maintain web-based tools, such as the state legislative tracking program.
3. Develop a “library” of model legislation or “best practice” legislation, in coordination with the State & Local Committee.
4. Work with local associations and their government affairs committee to promote “best practice” legislation.
5. Work with local BOMA federated associations to assist in the formation of state BOMA coalitions.
6. Coordinate state/local advocacy efforts on national issues.
7. Implement state/local advocacy promotions, such as Advocacy Day and the Government Affairs Awards of Recognition programs.
8. Represent BOMA in state/local issues coalition meetings.
9. Represent BOMA before state-focused public policy groups, such as the National Conference of State Legislators.
10. Write articles on state/local issues for BOMA newsletters.
11. Represent BOMA with local BOMA associations and industry groups on issues impacting the commercial real estate industry.
12. Prepare issue updates, background papers, congressional testimony, comments on proposed rulemakings, and legislative alerts as appropriate.
13. Manage the development and maintenance of the state and local advocacy program section of the BOMA.org website.
14. Manage assigned portions of the annual Advocacy strategic plan and budget, including responsibility for contract oversight, overseeing revenue and disbursement tracking and periodic reporting to the Financial Resources Division. Also responsible for preparation of assigned portions of the strategic plan and budget.
15. Serve as the staff liaison to the State and Local Committee and the Industry Defense Fund.
16. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Advocacy and Building Codes.

Relationships

Responsibilities require a close working relationship with all staff. The Director of State and Local Affairs must also interact with BOMA members, local BOMA association leadership, state and local policy makers, their respective staffs, and other associations’ staff.

Location

BOMA is located in Washington, D.C. and operates on a hybrid work schedule with the team in-office three days a week. Given the collaborative nature of this position, we are only considering candidates who are in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. In addition, there will be an occasional need to work additional days in the office with limited advance notice.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. Additionally, BOMA provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health benefits, including medical, dental and vision for employees and their families.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution.
• Paid vacation time and paid sick and safe time.

About BOMA International

With more than one hundred years of leadership and innovation, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) serve the entire commercial real estate community, including owners, managers, property professionals, engineers, and service providers of all commercial building types. BOMA’s mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge across a federation of 80 U.S. local associations and 18 global affiliates with approximately 20,000 members.

BOMI provides critical education and training to industry professionals and has delivered more than 400,000 courses and 43,000 credentials through its designations and certificate programs with a proven record of increasing job performance and company efficiency. BOMA and BOMI are committed to championing commercial real estate professionals, equipping them with cutting-edge insights and unparalleled value to propel their careers.

BOMA and BOMI continue to grow their offerings of courses and certifications and continue to support developing policy related to support commercial real estate professionals and assist them in furthering their careers.

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]