Advocacy Coordinator

Credit Union Association of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the legislative, political, and regulatory advocacy efforts on behalf of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico (Association). Build and foster relationships with various stakeholders to support an effective legislative, political, and regulatory advocacy strategy, including the growth of state and federal PACs. Help create, present, and deliver up-to-date information related to all aspects of the Association's advocacy.

Requirements

Interest in or experience with federal/state legislative and regulatory process; experience as a staff person with an elected official or association/lobbying firm or within a political campaign or within a regulatory agency.
High school diploma
The ability to motivate and influence others, to employee a significant level of diplomacy and build trust, and to obtain cooperation (internally and externally) are important parts of the job.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to collaborate; ability to prioritize and effectively complete many multi-faceted, complex projects with conflicting deadlines while staying within assigned timeframes and budget constraints; strong analytical, writing and verbal communication skills, including public speaking; and an understanding of financial institution operations (preferably credit unions).

Nice To Haves

B.A. in Political Science, Public Policy, Business or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Build and foster relationships that support the Association's advocacy endeavors, with particular attention to legislative and political advocacy.
Support the Governmental Affairs Committee and its work.
Schedule legislative and regulatory meetings as directed.
Schedule, deliver, and grow grassroots outreach with Association member credit unions to meet state and federal PAC and NAF fundraising goals.
Support management of state PAC reporting as directed.
Participate in all advocacy education and events to elevate credit unions' understanding of and participation in advocacy and to connect legislators with credit unions, including but not limited to: NM GAC, America's Credit Unions GAC & NM Reception, state and federal Hike the Hill events, and other advocacy events that may be beneficial.
Assist New Mexico credit unions with Project Zip Code.
Help compile and present election results for Association members.
Help deliver, present, and write/co-write up-to-date information related to state and federal legislation, political fundraising, elections, and grassroots advocacy for member credit unions, Association website, publications, annual member impact report, press releases, op-ed opinion pieces, emails and social media posts, including but not limited to summary information pieces, flyers/one-pagers, and letters aimed at state or federal legislators or government officials.
Assist with Association special projects/events and perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.