$121K – $203KMidFull Time
Our ideal candidate will have state and local level government relations experience - preferably at a regulated organization - and will be motivated to quickly learn about the real estate industry and other issue areas critical to Zillow Group’s business. At any given time, this role will be simultaneously managing several high-stakes projects, so the ideal candidate will need to be process-oriented and organized. We are looking for a self-starter, a strong communicator who can build and execute on a government relations strategy.
Must have experience working in the western region state capitals.
Develop and execute a regional engagement strategy.
Engage the executive team on various government relations efforts, keeping them up to date and involving them in decisions as appropriate.
Build and maintain relationships with government leaders and influencers within the market.
You have at least 7-10 years of experience in government or government relations, preferably at the state or local level.
You have experience working in a large and growing public company in a regulated industry
Ability to quickly learn new issues impacting the business and then to move fast to create a successful government and public affairs strategy to address them.
Extreme attention to detail, and ability to move fast and multi-task.
You can think strategically and creatively and map government relations planning to greater business objectives.
Experience providing strategic support and counsel to c-level executives or similar leadership roles.
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Results-driven and great at communicating up, down and across the company.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Flexibility to travel is needed
Must live in the Western Region
At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.
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No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
