Proactively monitoring, researching, and identifying local proposals that may negatively impact the real estate industry, business environment, ACAR members, and the communities they serve · Collaborating with housing nonprofits and government agencies across Cuyahoga, Summit, and Portage Counties to support real estate-focused initiatives · Building relationships within neighborhoods and municipalities to position REALTORS® as trusted, engaged local leaders · Representing ACAR at local council meetings, community events, and other public forums to advance advocacy positions in partnership with the Vice President of Advocacy · Supporting programming and initiatives related to affordable housing, community development, revitalization, and Fair Housing education in collaboration with the Vice President of Advocacy and other ACAR staff · Partnering with the Vice President of Advocacy and Communications Department to support public affairs and consumer outreach strategies that influence policy and strengthen ACAR’s reputation · Drafting content for internal and external communications, including blog posts, letters to elected officials, and advocacy materials · Creating and distributing program materials to enhance awareness and impact of ACAR’s initiatives · Serving as staff liaison to the Community Outreach Council and Legislative Committee; organizing REALTOR® Give Back Days and other fundraising events · Leading and managing assigned projects, including event planning, execution, and budget oversight · Overseeing the #Homeforall Community Fund, managing the grant application and award process, and coordinating fundraising efforts · Managing and promoting ACAR’s “Good Neighbor” program to highlight and support REALTOR® involvement in the community . · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially in Excel and Mail Merge) · Strong knowledge of social media · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong organizational and time-management abilities · Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities .