Advocacy Director: Policy & Legislative Impact

Illinois Credit Union League, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Credit Union League, Inc. seeks a Director, Advocacy to drive state and federal public-policy priorities for Illinois credit unions.

You will coordinate advocacy efforts, strengthen regulatory outreach, and connect member credit unions with policymakers and coalition partners. Responsibilities include shaping legislative initiatives, tracking activity, creating advocacy materials, and representing ICUL at hearings while building strong relationships and supporting grassroots efforts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, business or law.
• At least 5+ years in Illinois government relations, advocacy or public affairs.
• Strong writing, speaking and relationship-building skills; able to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance state legislative initiatives and track regulatory activity.
• Prepare advocacy materials, reports and member communications.
• Support meetings between credit union leaders and elected officials.
• Represent ICUL in hearings and stakeholder settings; build durable relationships.
• Support grassroots advocacy and fundraising-related activities; ensure lobbying compliance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Illinois Credit Union League, Inc. seeks a Director, Advocacy to drive state and federal public-policy priorities for Illinois credit unions.

You will coordinate advocacy efforts, strengthen regulatory outreach, and connect member credit unions with policymakers and coalition partners. Responsibilities include shaping legislative initiatives, tracking activity, creating advocacy materials, and representing ICUL at hearings while building strong relationships and supporting grassroots efforts and