Home Building Assn of Greater Portland
Deputy Director of Policy & Government Affairs
Home Building Assn of Greater Portland, Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States, 97034
Position Title:
Deputy Director of Policy & Government Affairs Organization:
Home Building Association of Greater Portland Status : Full-time, Salaried, Exempt position Reports to : Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs Salary : $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience Benefits:
HBA offers a 401(k) with employer match, a medical, dental, vision insurance package, long and short-term disability, and other benefits to qualified employees. Summary of Position:
This role works with HBA’s Director of Government Affairs to manage the political and public policy environment affecting the local homebuilding industry. The Deputy Director actively lobbies for member priorities to support robust housing construction across the Portland Metro region through communications outreach, policy analysis, political advocacy, and member engagement. Performs tasks necessary to improve the regulatory and political environment for housing, including staffing HBA’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC), Portland Building and Urban Development Council (PBUD), and supporting PAC organizing and fundraising efforts. This position will work primarily at the local level, representing HBA in six counties, 40 cities, and at Metro. Occasional support for state and federal lobbying required, as needed. Overview of Responsibilities: Develop consistent and regular relationships with local elected leaders and key government staff to help proactively influence land use, development, and housing regulations. Work to engage members and other stakeholders, including new partnerships, to expand and strengthen HBA’s voice and influence on housing construction, affordability, and related issues. Track priority municipality meetings/issues and monitor for appropriate HBA staff and member involvement. Help communicate HBA positions on housing issues before Planning Commissions, City Councils, County Commissions and other elected bodies. Support HBA’s engagement in broader business coalition work, including with local chambers and other advocacy organizations. Work with communications and administrative teams to ensure HBA’s housing work and priorities are communicated to members and externally to key public stakeholder groups. Staff HBA’s Committee-guided PAC fundraising and candidate endorsement efforts. Qualifications: Understanding of local governments in our region and how to successfully interact within them. Knowledge of housing and development practices, and how housing is impacted by government. Good written and oral communications skills. Ability to quickly gain general understanding of issues through research, dialogue, or other means while also leveraging member experts to enhance our policy work. Able to support and advocate for the goals, policies, and values of our association on housing issues. Experience/Educational Requirements:
Four-year college degree in political science, public administration, communications or other relevant field preferred. Four years of professional experience with at least two years’ experience working in government relations, lobbying, political action or related field. Experience in residential construction, land use or government permitting process strongly preferred and may substitute for other experience requirements. May be required to register as a lobbyist in certain jurisdictions. Summary of HBA:
We are a local non-profit trade association representing the residential building and remodeling industries in the greater Portland region. Association has approximately 1,200 members, a staff of 14, and a $5 million annual budget. Major activities include consumer housing shows and tours, housing policy and advocacy work, industry education and training, business development, and industry services and savings programs. HBA is affiliated with state (OHBA) and national (NAHB) home builders associations. We also have our own charitable foundation that focuses on providing housing for transitional homeless as well as job opportunities in our industry for those and others. Diversity and Inclusivity:
HBA seeks to create an environment that welcomes and benefits from having a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. People will do well in our work environment who:
Have an interest in and are able to support the values/needs of land development, home building and remodeling. Enjoy an active team-oriented and engaging work environment. Can work in an office where there is regular activity and member/staff interaction, even when it may be a little disruptive. Believe in the value of collectively working with staff and members to achieve goals, even when this may slow down the process. Application Requirements:
Please include a current resume and cover letter that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position. Direct application materials and resume submissions to Preston Korst, Director of Government Affairs at prestonk@hbapdx.org. Home Building Association of Greater Portland Attn: Preston Korst 15555 SW Bangy Road, Suite 301 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 prestonk@hbapdx.org Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person
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Deputy Director of Policy & Government Affairs Organization:
Home Building Association of Greater Portland Status : Full-time, Salaried, Exempt position Reports to : Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs Salary : $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience Benefits:
HBA offers a 401(k) with employer match, a medical, dental, vision insurance package, long and short-term disability, and other benefits to qualified employees. Summary of Position:
This role works with HBA’s Director of Government Affairs to manage the political and public policy environment affecting the local homebuilding industry. The Deputy Director actively lobbies for member priorities to support robust housing construction across the Portland Metro region through communications outreach, policy analysis, political advocacy, and member engagement. Performs tasks necessary to improve the regulatory and political environment for housing, including staffing HBA’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC), Portland Building and Urban Development Council (PBUD), and supporting PAC organizing and fundraising efforts. This position will work primarily at the local level, representing HBA in six counties, 40 cities, and at Metro. Occasional support for state and federal lobbying required, as needed. Overview of Responsibilities: Develop consistent and regular relationships with local elected leaders and key government staff to help proactively influence land use, development, and housing regulations. Work to engage members and other stakeholders, including new partnerships, to expand and strengthen HBA’s voice and influence on housing construction, affordability, and related issues. Track priority municipality meetings/issues and monitor for appropriate HBA staff and member involvement. Help communicate HBA positions on housing issues before Planning Commissions, City Councils, County Commissions and other elected bodies. Support HBA’s engagement in broader business coalition work, including with local chambers and other advocacy organizations. Work with communications and administrative teams to ensure HBA’s housing work and priorities are communicated to members and externally to key public stakeholder groups. Staff HBA’s Committee-guided PAC fundraising and candidate endorsement efforts. Qualifications: Understanding of local governments in our region and how to successfully interact within them. Knowledge of housing and development practices, and how housing is impacted by government. Good written and oral communications skills. Ability to quickly gain general understanding of issues through research, dialogue, or other means while also leveraging member experts to enhance our policy work. Able to support and advocate for the goals, policies, and values of our association on housing issues. Experience/Educational Requirements:
Four-year college degree in political science, public administration, communications or other relevant field preferred. Four years of professional experience with at least two years’ experience working in government relations, lobbying, political action or related field. Experience in residential construction, land use or government permitting process strongly preferred and may substitute for other experience requirements. May be required to register as a lobbyist in certain jurisdictions. Summary of HBA:
We are a local non-profit trade association representing the residential building and remodeling industries in the greater Portland region. Association has approximately 1,200 members, a staff of 14, and a $5 million annual budget. Major activities include consumer housing shows and tours, housing policy and advocacy work, industry education and training, business development, and industry services and savings programs. HBA is affiliated with state (OHBA) and national (NAHB) home builders associations. We also have our own charitable foundation that focuses on providing housing for transitional homeless as well as job opportunities in our industry for those and others. Diversity and Inclusivity:
HBA seeks to create an environment that welcomes and benefits from having a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. People will do well in our work environment who:
Have an interest in and are able to support the values/needs of land development, home building and remodeling. Enjoy an active team-oriented and engaging work environment. Can work in an office where there is regular activity and member/staff interaction, even when it may be a little disruptive. Believe in the value of collectively working with staff and members to achieve goals, even when this may slow down the process. Application Requirements:
Please include a current resume and cover letter that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position. Direct application materials and resume submissions to Preston Korst, Director of Government Affairs at prestonk@hbapdx.org. Home Building Association of Greater Portland Attn: Preston Korst 15555 SW Bangy Road, Suite 301 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 prestonk@hbapdx.org Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person
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