
AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.
We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!
The Regional Director of Government & Community Relations (GCR) advances AIR’s public policy priorities across key East Coast markets. This leader is charged with growing AIR’s relationships and engagement with local and state policymakers, community stakeholders, and industry partners to advance business interests across our portfolio of multifamily communities, while mitigating regulatory, policy, political and public affairs risks. This position serves as a primary representative of AIR in the region and a strategic advisor to internal teams on political, legislative, and regulatory developments that affect AIR’s business.
Where You Will Work:
AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to in AIR's Bethesda office to support the team.
Key Responsibilities
[BF1]Do we want to specify which markets are included? (DC, MD, VA, FL, GA, NC, SC, MA)
[BF2]Shelly - do we need to mention:
1.) Expectations for being in the office (minimum 4 days per week, unless traveling)
2.) Travel expectations (approximately 20%)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, government, public administration, urban planning, communications, or related field (Master’s degree preferred and may be substituted with equivalent experience).
Experience: At least five years’ experience in government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, political strategy experience with state and local processes; Experience building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency staff, community organizations, and industry partners; comfort representing an organization in public forums and stakeholder settings; real estate, housing policy, zoning, permitting, or regulated-industry exposure is a plus.
Core skills: Policy analysis; clear written and verbal communication; relationship-building and advocacy; sound judgment and strategic thinking; ability to manage multiple priorities across a dispersed portfolio; cross-functional collaboration (operations, legal, development, corporate leadership).
Attributes: Diplomatic, collaborative, solutions-oriented; able to build trust with diverse stakeholders; adaptable in fast-changing environments.
AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:
What You Need to Know
Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 5/1/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.
AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.