The Programs Coordinator will provide essential administrative support focusing on government affairs, workforce development, and governance for the Atlanta and Georgia Apartment Associations and the Georgia Apartment Association Foundation. This role involves coordinating meetings and events, preparing detailed reports, tracking state and local legislative activity and assisting with communication efforts. The coordinator will report to the Director of Government Affairs and GAA Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Government Affairs Administration

• Monitor and distribute online industry related news articles daily.
• Track and review weekly municipal meeting agendas and gather supporting documents for relevant agenda items.
• Prepare and submit all required lobbyist disclosure documents.
• Prepare reports to track political contributions to state and local candidates and fulfil state PAC reporting requirements\
• Coordinate annual spring legislative reception.
• Assist with coordination of Georgia congressional delegation appointments and dinners for NAA’s annual Advocate event in Washington D.C.
• Assist with coordination and execution of Georgia Better Government Fund PAC fundraisers.

GAA & GAA Foundation Administration

• Assist with coordination of GAA and its Foundation Boards of Directors meetings scheduling and documentation including meeting minutes.
• Maintain GAA websites, ensuring content is up-to-date and relevant (GAA, Foundation and Georgia Better Government Fund PAC).
• Correspond with local colleges, high schools and workforce development programs to coordinate opportunities for industry engagement with students (guest speaking, career fairs, workshops, facility tours, etc.).
• Ensure follow-up with participants and stakeholders following meetings and events.
• Assist with the preparation and editing of industry collateral, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assist with coordination and execution of the Foundation’s annual fundraising event.
• Assist with coordination and execution of GAA annual meeting.
• Collaborate across GAA and AAA departments to plan, coordinate, and support each other’s programs of work.

This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also have experience in supporting executive-level leadership and board operations in a trade association or nonprofit setting.

• 2-3 years of work experience preferred,
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude and customer-oriented demeanor,
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook Teams and Power Point),
• Ability to organize, prioritize, initiate and coordinate multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines with minimum supervision,
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills,
• Minimal travel, with attendance at 10+ events per year (generally in metro Atlanta),
• Keen attention to detail and organization skills to support team goals and initiatives.