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We are Hiring -- Director of Government Affairs

  • Apr 20
  • 3 min read



We Are Hiring - Director of Government Affairs


Organization: Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (REC of GFW)

Position Overview

The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to help advance the organization’s public policy priorities at the local and state level. This role supports REC’s Government Affairs Committee by tracking legislative and regulatory issues, coordinating across subcommittees, and ensuring priority initiatives move forward in a timely and strategic way.


This position works closely with the Executive Director and REC’s government affairs consultant. The Executive Director will continue to lead PAC fundraising and political engagement, while the consultant will focus on legislative advocacy. The Government Affairs Manager serves as the connective tissue between strategy and execution — organizing issues, translating technical topics into clear policy narratives, and keeping REC proactive rather than reactive.


The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of commercial real estate development, strong organizational instincts, great people skills, and the ability to manage complex issues across multiple stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

Issue Tracking & Policy Coordination

  • Track local, regional, and state policy issues impacting commercial real estate development in Fort Worth and Tarrant County

  • Maintain a clear inventory of active issues, timelines, and decision points

  • Monitor development services processes, infrastructure funding discussions, and legislative activity

  • Support preparation for legislative sessions and interim periods

  • Attend and Track City Council Meetings and City Committee Meetings

Committee & Subcommittee Support

  • Support the work of REC’s Government Affairs subcommittees, including:

    • Development Services & Regulatory Improvement

    • Infrastructure, Mobility & Transportation

    • State Legislative & Coalition Strategy

  • Help shape agendas, materials, and follow-up for Government Affairs Committee meetings

  • Ensure issues are assigned, advanced, and revisited as needed

Research, Analysis & Messaging

  • Prepare issue briefs, summaries, and talking points for internal and external use

  • Translate technical or procedural challenges into clear policy asks

  • Support development of data-backed narratives around infrastructure funding, development processes, and regulatory impacts

  • Assist in preparing briefing materials for elected officials and coalition partners

Coordination with Consultant & Executive Director

  • Work with REC’s government affairs consultant to support legislative strategy and coalition engagement

  • Coordinate closely with the Executive Director to align policy priorities with PAC education and member communications

  • Help ensure consistency between REC’s advocacy positions, messaging, and political engagement

Coalition & Partner Engagement

  • Track and support participation in local and regional coalitions

  • Coordinate sign-on letters, position statements, and joint advocacy efforts

  • Help position REC as a constructive, solutions-oriented partner

Institutional Knowledge & Continuity

  • Maintain documentation, timelines, and issue history to preserve institutional memory

  • Support smooth transitions between legislative sessions and election cycles

  • Assist with post-session and post-election debriefs and recommendations

What This Role Is Not

  • This position does not lead PAC fundraising or political contributions

  • This position does not serve as REC’s registered lobbyist

  • This position does not replace the role of the Executive Director or outside consultant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, planning, real estate, political science, or a related field preferred

  • 3–7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, real estate development, planning, or a related field

  • Working familiarity with commercial real estate development processes is strongly preferred

  • Experience tracking legislation, regulatory issues, or government processes

  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues clearly

  • Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail

  • Comfortable working with elected officials, city staff, consultants, and volunteer leaders

Desired Attributes

  • Curious and analytical with a practical, problem-solving mindset

  • Comfortable managing multiple issues simultaneously

  • Able to move initiatives forward without constant direction

  • Diplomatic, collaborative, and confident in group settings

  • Interested in the long-term health of Fort Worth’s development ecosystem

Reporting & Structure

  • Reports to the Executive Director

  • Works closely with REC’s Government Affairs consultant

  • Supports the Government Affairs Committee and its subcommittees

 


Please send a resume and cover letter by May 1, 2026 to:

Karen Vermaire Fox

REC of GFW











 
 
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