Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich, dedicated history of serving our members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. We stand as a key business partner for Realtors statewide, providing value-adding programs and services, outstanding business contacts and networking opportunities, engaging educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute industry data and research, and powerful legislative representation. The association headquarters is located in Orlando, and the Office of Public Policy is located two blocks from the state Capitol in Tallahassee. We work tirelessly to advocate for our members, for homeownership for all, and to elevate the real estate industry in the Sunshine State.
Who We're Seeking
As a Public Policy Representative at Florida Realtors, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of real estate in Florida by advancing property rights, supporting sustainable development, and strengthening the voice of 230,000+ Realtor members statewide. This position is grounded in advocacy, translating complex policy into actionable priorities and building trusted relationships with lawmakers and government agencies to support our members and Florida homeowners.
Acting as both a strategic advisor and active lobbyist, you’ll analyze legislative and regulatory activity across multiple levels of government and champion the association’s positions in critical issue areas such as state and local taxation, attainable/workforce housing, community associations, resiliency, infrastructure, water quality and quantity, land use, and environmental regulations. You will collaborate with internal teams, local associations, and national counterparts to drive legislative results, communicate policy insights to members, and serve as a trusted resource on key public policy issues.
This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on Florida’s real estate landscape through smart, strategic advocacy. This role comes with a degree of flexibility and ability to be hybrid at times, however this position must be open to being in-office in Tallahassee often and as needed. Additionally, this position will have a requirement of occasional travel both throughout Florida and out of state.
What You'll Do
- 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.