Vice President, Legislative Affairs for Oregon Credit Unions – Job #3658

Gowest-Credit-Union-Association; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

GoWest Credit Union Association in Oregon is seeking a Vice President, Legislative Affairs to strategize and lead credit union advocacy efforts in Oregon. The role requires proven competency in strategic thinking, plan development, and execution.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in political science or related field, 5–7 years in lobbying or public policy, and at least 3 years working with the state legislature.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in political science or related field.
• Five to seven years in lobbying, public policy, or grassroots coordination.
• Three years minimum experience with the state legislature.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and execution skills.
• Experience with financial institutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for credit union interests before Oregon State Legislature and executives.
• Lead lobbying strategies with staff and contract lobbyists.
• Develop and advance legislation in collaboration with teams and task forces.
• Build relationships with state officials and legislators.
• Oversee budgets and grassroots programs to support elections.
• Serve as envoy for members and represent at meetings.

Skills

Legislative affairs

Public policy

Grassroots coordination

Strategic thinking

Plan development

Execution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science

Job description

Description

Are you energized by developing legislative strategy? Is influencing policy through advocacy one of your gifts? Do you love the fast-paced world of governmental affairs?

Our six-state trade association is looking for a Vice President, Legislative Affairs to strategize and lead credit union advocacy efforts in Oregon. We are looking for someone with proven competency in strategic thinking, plan development, and execution.

We offer a smart working environment which provides flexibility and choice for our team members. Employees have the flexibility to work where it makes sense for them to accomplish their work in support of the organization’s priorities. This position does require the employee to be in the Portland/Salem, Oregon area.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Effectively advocate for credit union interests before Oregon State Legislature and Executive level elected officials.
• Supervise and manage the development and implementation of effective Oregon lobbying strategies, in collaboration with other Association staff and contract lobbyist(s).
• Strategize, review, develop, and proactively advance legislation that is beneficial to Oregon credit unions by working in collaboration with contract lobbyists and other Association staff, committees, state issues work groups and applicable task forces.
• Develop high-quality relationships with statewide executive level elected officials and Oregon state legislators.
• Identify emerging legislative and industry developments that can or must shape state specific policy statements and issue agendas on behalf of the Association.
• Lead the Oregon Government Affairs Committee and Oregon State Issues Work Groups (SIWG) as well as other applicable task forces to establish an agenda for future focused credit union advocacy in Oregon.
• Modernize, further develop, and implement grassroots and grasstops key contacts programs to maintain and bolster the ground game of Oregon credit union advocacy and respond to critical issues.
• Serve as treasurer of OR-CUPAC and ensure timely reporting of all sunshine and election reporting.
• Strategize, set budgets, and coordinate with the Association’s grassroots team in order to support elected officials or candidates who support Oregon credit unions in future elections.
• Act as the envoy and voice of Oregon credit union members both within the Association, and with all external groups to ensure state-specific issues are well represented.
• Support Association members through direct engagement at credit unions in their local communities and by representing the Association at relevant meetings and events.
• Regularly connect with Oregon credit union members to discuss state specific issues to ensure issues, policies and sensitive areas are at the forefront for communications and actions of the Association.

Requirements

The perfect candidate has superb communication skills, the ability to grasp complex subjects and a background in legislative affairs, lobbying or politics. Experience with financial institutions is a plus. The ideal candidate will be intrepid, have a four-year degree in political science, or other related field or the equivalent work experience and have a passion for the legislative arena. Five to seven years’ experience evidencing a background in lobbying, public policy, legislative affairs, or grassroots coordination. You must have proven competency in strategic thinking, plan development, and execution. Three years minimum experience effectively working with the state legislature.

Salary ranges from $90,000 – 135,000 depending on experience. This position is eligible for a variable pay program which has a potential 10% of base salary earnings. Employees (and dependents 50%) are covered by medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. Employees are eligible to enroll in our 401k plan. New employees will accrue 15 days of vacation and 8 days of paid time off. In addition, employees will enjoy eleven paid holidays and two floating holidays.

GoWest Credit Union Association is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.