Local Policy Manager at South Carolina Realtors

Title of Position: Local Policy Manager

Department: Government Affairs

Supervisors Title:Political Director

Start Date:January 5th, 2026

Nature of Position:Provide professional service and expertise to assigned programs of the Government Affairs Department. Track local agendas, bills and ordinances for real estate-related issues, following trends and identifying emerging issues. Develop content to assist local associations in responding to issues, Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Local Policy

• Develop a system to track and report on industry issues at the local and state level.
• Regularly report to local association executives (AEs) on issues, providing content and resources the AEs can use to plan and inform their members.
• Distribute housing data and other relevant information to local AEs and key volunteers on a regular cadence.
• Create and maintain a local issues library with tool kits accessible to local associations as needed.
• Prepare memos and talking points on local issues for members and local association staff.
• Compile data on local issue trends for Political Director and lobbying team.
• Maintain a local fundraising calendar. Coordinate with member volunteers for local fundraising events.
• Identify projects for support from the Community Alliance Fund.

In Collaboration with Association Advocacy Director

• Foster relationships with external stakeholders.
• Cultivate local subject matter experts to educate staff and policymakers.
• Spotlight local advocacy success stories.
• Develop collateral to assist locals in engagement.
• Cultivate productive relationships with local staff/contractors involved in government affairs.
• Promote the activities of the Government Affairs Department to local associations, committees and new members.

Other

• Assist SC REALTORS in identifying and applying for NAR resources.
• Contribute content for SCR Website and Social Media.
• Support and promote the mission of SC REALTORS by seeking to maintain a basic knowledge of current events and programs offered by SC REALTORS.
• Support the efforts of other SC REALTORS committees, workgroups and subcommittees as appointed by the CEO or Political Director.
• Adhere to requirements of the SC REALTORS Personnel Manual and comply with general responsibilities of SC REALTORS team members (including, but not limited to prompt completion of time sheets, prompt submission of receipts and expense reports.).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO, CFOO, CAO, or the Political Director.

Background Requirements

Education

• A bachelors degree from a four-year institution is required.

Professional Skills

• Political savvy and basic knowledge of the local and state political process is a must.
• Experience with SC campaigns and/or politics.
• Experience with SC government procedures and policies.
• Ability to analyze issues and make appropriate recommendations required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential.
• Personal organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects at once.
• Dedication to customer service, problem resolution and working together as a team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of current legislative issues.
• Basic Google Workplace skills required.

Relevant Experience

• A minimum of three years related professional experience, with at least two years in government affairs, local policy experience preferred, knowledge of association or nonprofit environment preferred.

Dimension

• No staff supervised

Position Relationships

Government Affairs Department

Work closely with Government Affairs Department associates on major projects such as Legislative Day, political fundraising, communicating news from the SC General Assembly, research, and responding to member requests regarding legislative and political issues, etc.

Local AEs

Work closely with local Association Executives to understand their needs, goals and relevant issues.

Local Government Affairs Staff

Cultivate productive mutual relationships to ensure alignment.