Manager of Public Affairs

Summary

Title: Manager of Public Affairs

• Office Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
• Start Date: Monday, January 4, 2027 (approximately – negotiable)
• Hours: Full-time classified as exempt. This position's work hours vary depending on need. Most days it is approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 p.m., hybrid schedule. The position includes some paid travel, both in-state and out-of-state.

Salary & Benefits: $110,000 –$120,000 (DOE); employer-paid medical, vision, and dental; 401(k) match up to 6%; paidtime off; and more.

Overview:

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Greater Seattle is a dynamic trade association serving nearly 2,000 professional members and the commercial real estate industry. Since 1912, BOMA has been the leading advocate and resource for commercial property owners, managers, and service providers in our region. We are a small but mighty team, and we are looking for an engaged, proactive, and collaborative Manager of Public Affairs to advance BOMA's policy positions, advocacy efforts, and strengthen relationships with government officials, industry partners, and community stakeholders. Our Manager of Public Affairs engages in advocacy efforts in Seattle, Bellevue, and the tri-county area. In addition, the position has some limited structured crossover with our state lobbyist and federal advocacy staff in Washington DC.

This role blends government relations, public policy research and development, legislative tracking, and member engagement — perfect for someone who stays informed on local and state issues, builds relationships, and makes a meaningful impact for the commercial real estate industry. The Manager of Public Affairs will report to BOMA's President and CEO and work closely with BOMA leadership, volunteer committees, and other BOMA local associations as needed in the Pacific Northwest and U.S.

To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will be personable, organized, resourceful, an excellent communicator, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and performing related administrative tasks. Key to success will be gaining an understanding of the commercial real estate industry. This position will work a hybrid schedule, with some days fully remote, some days with outside meetings, and some days in the BOMA office. Reliable transportation is required. BOMA reimburses mileage, parking, business lunches, etc.

Scope of Work: Government Affairs Manager - Position Responsibilities:

Day-to-day legislative monitoring, policy research, member communication, government relationships, committee support, lobbying coordination, compliance records, and execution of approved advocacy strategies. Lead PAC fundraising strategies.

• Government relations and legislative advocacy
• Regulatory affairs and policy research
• Government and Industry Affairs Committees liaison (Includes some building codes advocacy)
• Coalition building and external partnerships
• Grassroots advocacy and communications
• Political engagement and election-related activities
• Lobbying compliance, reporting, and administration
• Strategic planning advocacy
• BOMA PAC fundraising and administration – reporting
• Become knowledgeable about Commercial Real Estate and our members' businesses
• Collaborate with BOMA staff to promote advocacy initiatives through newsletters, website content, social media, and other communication channels
• Coordinate with other local BOMA associations and exchange government and Industry affairs information.
• Advocacy webpage management on the BOMA Greater Seattle website

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, office campaigns, etc.
• Can represent BOMA and be seen as a party-neutral advocate for BOMA
• Strong understanding of local and state government processes, legislative procedures, and public policy development
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and represent BOMA Greater Seattle professionally

Preferred

• Experience working with local governments, elected officials, or legislative offices
• Familiarity with political fundraising, PAC administration, and Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) reporting
• Any experience and understanding of commercial real estate is a plus

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume with a cover letter to megan@bomaseattle.org by Wednesday, November 13, 2026. Interviews for successful applicants will begin the week of November 16th, with a target start date of Monday, January 4, 2027.

Job Description

Title: Manager of Public Affairs

• Office Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
• Start Date: Monday, January 4, 2027 (approximately – negotiable)
• Hours: Full-time classified as exempt. This position's work hours vary depending on need. Most days it is approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 p.m., hybrid schedule. The position includes some paid travel, both in-state and out-of-state.

Salary & Benefits: $110,000 –$120,000 (DOE); employer-paid medical, vision, and dental; 401(k) match up to 6%; paidtime off; and more.

Overview:

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Greater Seattle is a dynamic trade association serving nearly 2,000 professional members and the commercial real estate industry. Since 1912, BOMA has been the leading advocate and resource for commercial property owners, managers, and service providers in our region. We are a small but mighty team, and we are looking for an engaged, proactive, and collaborative Manager of Public Affairs to advance BOMA's policy positions, advocacy efforts, and strengthen relationships with government officials, industry partners, and community stakeholders. Our Manager of Public Affairs engages in advocacy efforts in Seattle, Bellevue, and the tri-county area. In addition, the position has some limited structured crossover with our state lobbyist and federal advocacy staff in Washington DC.

This role blends government relations, public policy research and development, legislative tracking, and member engagement — perfect for someone who stays informed on local and state issues, builds relationships, and makes a meaningful impact for the commercial real estate industry. The Manager of Public Affairs will report to BOMA's President and CEO and work closely with BOMA leadership, volunteer committees, and other BOMA local associations as needed in the Pacific Northwest and U.S.

To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will be personable, organized, resourceful, an excellent communicator, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and performing related administrative tasks. Key to success will be gaining an understanding of the commercial real estate industry. This position will work a hybrid schedule, with some days fully remote, some days with outside meetings, and some days in the BOMA office. Reliable transportation is required. BOMA reimburses mileage, parking, business lunches, etc.

Scope of Work: Government Affairs Manager - Position Responsibilities:

Day-to-day legislative monitoring, policy research, member communication, government relationships, committee support, lobbying coordination, compliance records, and execution of approved advocacy strategies. Lead PAC fundraising strategies.

• Government relations and legislative advocacy
• Regulatory affairs and policy research
• Government and Industry Affairs Committees liaison (Includes some building codes advocacy)
• Coalition building and external partnerships
• Grassroots advocacy and communications
• Political engagement and election-related activities
• Lobbying compliance, reporting, and administration
• Strategic planning advocacy
• BOMA PAC fundraising and administration – reporting
• Become knowledgeable about Commercial Real Estate and our members' businesses
• Collaborate with BOMA staff to promote advocacy initiatives through newsletters, website content, social media, and other communication channels
• Coordinate with other local BOMA associations and exchange government and Industry affairs information.
• Advocacy webpage management on the BOMA Greater Seattle website

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, office campaigns, etc.
• Can represent BOMA and be seen as a party-neutral advocate for BOMA
• Strong understanding of local and state government processes, legislative procedures, and public policy development
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and represent BOMA Greater Seattle professionally

Preferred

• Experience working with local governments, elected officials, or legislative offices
• Familiarity with political fundraising, PAC administration, and Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) reporting
• Any experience and understanding of commercial real estate is a plus

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume with a cover letter to megan@bomaseattle.org by Wednesday, November 13, 2026. Interviews for successful applicants will begin the week of November 16th, with a target start date of Monday, January 4, 2027.