Government Relations Manager - Phoenix Regional Office

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation's most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people's lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Government Relations Manager will manage all government relations related activity in a multi-state region, communicating necessary public policy impacts and appropriately identifying potential risks to the region's business pipeline. Maintain professional relationships with region staff and company at-large to support Dominium's mission to build and preserve affordable workforce and senior housing. Tasks include: In-region policy research and timely communication, advocacy of initiatives impacting the housing industry both in-region and federally, relationship management with key stakeholders, elected, and appointed office holders, potential business risk identification and communication, community outreach to support regional development projects, internal relationship management across multiple teams, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Tracks legislation and provides advocacy support through up-to-date monitoring of state/federal/local actions.
• Provides independent management of all government relations activities in a multi-state portfolio.
• Builds coalitions and appropriate support for company initiatives and projects.
• Builds and manages key relationship in a multi-state/regional portfolio.
• Researches and communicates public policy initiatives impacting Dominium's business.
• Works cross-functionally between multiple different teams to support Dominium's policy goals and business initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Government, Political Science, Legal Studies or related required. Masters or other related post-graduate degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working with policy analysis, policy influence, and government relations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel, and experience with online state agency and government databases.
• Direct experience analyzing and/or influencing policy.
• Prior experience with impactful lobbying, coalition building, or campaign-related work, housing related a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to quickly summarize and communicate complex information into layman's terms.
• Ability to appropriately and quickly analyze public policy and its potential impact on company activities and must be creative and resourceful in identifying problems and developing strategies and solutions to solve them.
• Ability to work and produce in a fast-paced environment; and demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and excellent time management skills.
• Experience networking and building coalitions in support of a mission.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work with moderate independence.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the corporation in a "team" environment to achieve optimal solutions to department challenges.

About Us: Dominium is one of the leading affordable housing development and property management companies nationwide. We operate in approximately 20 states and employ over 1,200 employees. For 50 years, we have offered excellence to the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - creating long-term value, developing people, integrity, and growth - are built upon our company's mission and vision. We offer a competitive salary, incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth opportunities and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Life & Disability, Paid Time Off, 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs.

Dominium is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Dominium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.