Manager, Grassroots

America’s Credit Unions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

America’s Credit Unions seeks a highly organized Manager, Grassroots to lead state-focused advocacy campaigns, design communication strategies, and coordinate grassroots and grasstops education across the organization. You will bridge national advocacy objectives with local action, manage Hill Hikes, and collaborate with state leagues and partners to advance credit union priorities.

You will train staff and volunteers, develop regional engagement plans, and oversee materials for outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in legislator or legislative context, trade association, or related setting.
• Knowledge of legislative research and policy development at state or federal level.
• Strong ability to build and maintain coalitions and alliances on policy issues.
• Excellent organizational and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement state communication strategies to advance federal campaigns and policy projects.
• Manage in-person Capitol Hill meetings for advocates (Hill Hikes).
• Build and maintain relationships with state leagues, credit unions, and external partners on issues.
• Collaborate to provide grassroots and grasstops education and promote engagement with the association.
• Conduct political and legislative trainings and workshops for state league affiliates and coalition partners.
• Lead where needed on coalition-building for state and national advocacy activities.
• Organize exhibit booths at national conferences representing state legislators and procure service proposals/contracts.
• Support Grassroots Committee by developing action items and resources.
• Assist member meetings with state legislators as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

America’s Credit Unions is a leading company in the Financial Services Trade Association sector, known for our advocacy on behalf of all Credit Unions.We fuel our employee’s professional growth at every level, stand committed to the financial well-being of every member and champion the credit union story at every turn.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Manager, Grassroots.Reporting directly to the Head of Grassroots and State Policy, this individual will play a vital role in advancing federal campaigns and policy projects by bridging national advocacy objectives with local action.The ideal candidate will excel at designing state-specific communication strategies, managing high-profile Capitol Hill fly-ins, and building diverse coalitions to support credit union priorities. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate heavily across the organization and state leagues, providing political and legislative training to elevate member engagement and drive impactful advocacy nationwide.This is a hybrid role based in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement state communication strategies that actively advance ongoing federal campaigns and policy projects.
• Manage in-person meetings on Capitol Hill for advocates (Hill Hikes).
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships and contact with state leagues, credit unions, and external partners on upcoming issues and target issues.
• Consistently collaborate with state leagues, credit unions, and external partners to offer grassroots and grasstops education and promote engagement with the association.
• Conduct political and legislative trainings and workshops for state league affiliates and coalition partners. Work with the Political and Legislative Directors to develop and help execute state legislative initiatives.
• Participate in issue-based teams to provide key insights and perspectives as the grassroots subject matter expert.
• Coordinate the organization’s grassroots platforms and lead advocacy campaign efforts by drafting letters to lawmakers, credit union and state league resources, and other materials as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments across America’s credit unions and be a self-starter to provide support within and outside the Advocacy Division.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for coalition building to support advocacy activities and assessments on both the state and national level as needed.
• Develop, plan, and organize exhibit booths at national conferences representing state legislators. Procure proposals and contracts from exposition service companies.
• Support America’s Credit Unions’ Grassroots Committee by developing action items and other resources.
• Support America’s Credit Unions member meetings with state legislators, as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience, such as working for a legislator or legislative committee in Congress or a state legislator or with a trade association or corporation.
• Knowledge of issues related to legislative research, particularly in state law or government and financial services.
• Deep understanding of the legislative policy and process and proven grassroots activator.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain broad coalitions on policy issues.
• Passionate about advancing the credit union movement and a commitment to meeting the needs of our members.
• Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships internally and externally.
• Strong professional team player; ability to work collaboratively.
• Proven ability to think ahead, creatively problem solve, and take initiative. Ability to successfully juggle multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation skills, and a proven ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to Travel 15-20 days per year

America’s Credit Unions is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates the unique perspectives of its employees, while cultivating a culture that generates curiosity and understanding of each other and promotes an equitable outcome for everyone. We strive to create an environment where we celebrate our differences by treating each other with respect, listening to different perspectives and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives while supporting our communities.