Job Description
HBA of Metro Denver Government Affairs & Professional Development Coordinator
FLSA: ExemptReports To: Chief Executive Officer and Government Affairs Director
Position Overview
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) is a trade organization representing more than 550 businesses involved in residential development, construction, and remodeling throughout the metro Denver region. The HBA’s mission is to improve members’ ability to responsibly meet the housing needs of the community through advocacy, education, workforce development, and industry leadership.The Government Affairs, Education & Professional Development Manager is a professional, fast paced position responsible for supporting the HBA’s advocacy initiatives, public policy engagement, workforce development programs, and education and training programs through HBA University (HBAU). This role combines public policy coordination, member advocacy, committee management, educational programming, regulatory monitoring, and industry outreach.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, politically aware, service-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities across local government relations, education, workforce initiatives, and safety programming. Strong communication, relationship-building, project management, and leadership skills are essential.
This position works closely with HBA leadership, local government officials, association members, industry partners, trainers, consultants, and coalition organizations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Government Affairs & Advocacy
- Review weekly published agendas for local councils, commissions, and boards to identify issues impacting the residential construction and development industry.
- Monitor policy, zoning, land use, permitting, building code adoption, development fees, and regulatory issues affecting HBA members.
- Provide timely policy updates, legislative summaries, and targeted outreach to impacted members.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive local government cost impact assessment across HBA jurisdictions.
- Support the HBA Government Affairs Committee (GAC), Metro Housing Coalition (MHC), and related task forces and committees.
- Coordinate with government affairs consultants and coalition partners on advocacy strategies, testimony, and member mobilization efforts.
- Draft talking points, council and commission testimony, advocacy letters, policy briefs, and public statements.
- Conduct policy and industry research projects and provide analysis supporting local advocacy efforts.
- Attend Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) Government Affairs meetings and coordinate with state advocacy teams as appropriate.
Stormwater, Environmental & Safety Programming
- Manage the HBA Homebuilder Stormwater Excellence Program (HSEP).
- Coordinate with builders, developers, auditors, regulators, and industry professionals to ensure effective and achievable stormwater compliance standards.
- Serve as staff liaison to the HBA Stormwater Management Committee and Jobsite Safety Committee.
- Coordinate stormwater and environmental training programs, including outreach and member recruitment efforts.
- Apply for and manage applicable training grants and partnership opportunities.
- Provide administrative oversight and support for the HomeSafe® Colorado safety partnership program.
- Coordinate with OSHA, industry partners, and committee leadership to organize safety training, workshops, fairs, and related events.
- Research environmental and safety developments affecting the industry and communicate updates to members and committees.
- Maintain committee webpages and educational resource materials related to safety, compliance, and workforce development.
Committee, Event & Administrative Support
- Schedule meetings, develop agendas, prepare minutes, and coordinate committee and task force activities.
- Support HBA Board, Executive Committee, standing committees, councils, and association sponsored events.
- Assist with internal and external communications, including newsletter articles, member updates, presentations, and public relations materials.
- Coordinate with association staff, consultants, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of HBA initiatives and goals.
- Maintain accurate program records, databases, and reporting metrics for both the HSEP and HomeSafe® Colorado programs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO or Government Affairs Director.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with elected officials, government staff, industry leaders, association members, and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of local government and public policy processes, construction industry practices, workforce development, or regulatory compliance preferred.
- Ability to analyze policy issues and communicate impacts effectively to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with membership databases, event management platforms, and grassroots advocacy systems preferred.
- Professional demeanor with strong customer service and member engagement skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 2–5 years of related professional experience in government affairs, association management, workforce development, education/training coordination, construction industry operations, public policy, nonprofit management, or related fields preferred.
- Experience in residential construction, development, trade associations, workforce training, or public affairs is highly desirable.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
- General office environment with periodic travel to meetings, trainings, job sites, events, and public hearings.
- Position may be eligible for periodic remote work with approval.
- Ability to regularly sit, speak, hear, and use standard office equipment.
- Occasional lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds may be required.
Salary & Benefits
- Annual salary commensurate with experience.
- Expected salary range: $55,000–$65,000 annually.
- Competitive health, retirement, and employee benefits package offered.
