Government Relations Associate - Dallas 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 Associate 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 more 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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

• Bachelors degree in Government, Political Science, Legal Studies or related required. Masters or other related post-graduate degree preferred.
• At least 2-4 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 a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution - guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families - often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.