Manager, Government and Legislative Affairs

Credit Union of Southern California•Anaheim, CA

1d•$80,106 - $123,140•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Government & Legislative Affairs leads CU SoCal’s advocacy and government relations efforts and serves as the primary liaison with elected officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and advocacy partners. The role monitors legislative and regulatory developments, translates issues into business insights, builds relationships with policymakers, and engages team members in advocacy initiatives. The position is based in Anaheim Hills, California, on a hybrid-remote schedule consisting of two days in the office and three days working remotely from home. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; flexibility is required for events during business hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, and work location may vary based on business needs. The role advances CU SoCal’s legislative priorities and advocacy strategies, coordinates policy communications and stakeholder engagement, and represents the organization at selected community events. It also supports community relationships, event planning, advocacy programs, and the measurement and documentation of engagement outcomes. The position works with the CCXO and colleagues across the organization and industry partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least three years of relevant experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, advocacy, regulatory affairs, community relations, Member engagement, business development, event management, communications, or a related field.
Experience building productive relationships with external stakeholders, community partners, elected officials, or their staff.
Experience researching and communicating complex information clearly through written materials, presentations, or briefings.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate events, meetings, campaigns, or programs and manage follow-through across multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in applicable Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Working knowledge of legislative, regulatory, advocacy, political, or community-relations processes, and ability to learn federal and California legislative and regulatory processes.
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues simply and tailor messages to different audiences.
Strong relationship-building, networking, and strategic storytelling skills.
Warmth, empathy, diplomacy, sound judgment, political awareness, and discretion.
Strong organizational and detail-management skills, including managing events, meetings, invitations, follow-up, reporting, and documentation.
Ability to influence and build consensus without direct authority.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and represent CU SoCal professionally.
Ability and availability to work a hybrid schedule as required by business operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
Experience in financial services, credit unions, banking, trade associations, government, public affairs, or a related environment.
Understanding of financial institution regulation and the credit union movement.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, regulatory proposals, public policy issues, and comment periods for potential impacts on CU SoCal, its Members, and the credit union movement.
Work with the CCXO to establish annual legislative priorities and execute advocacy strategies aligned with CU SoCal’s Strategic Plan.
Translate legislative and regulatory developments into actionable business insights for executive and business leaders, including potential operational, financial, and Member impacts.
Coordinate cross-functional input and develop or support comment letters, policy recommendations, legislative briefs, issue summaries, position papers, executive talking points, presentations, and messaging for policymakers.
Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff, regulatory agencies, trade associations, advocacy partners, and peer credit unions.
Maintain profiles of elected officials representing CU SoCal service areas, including committee assignments, policy interests, sponsorship history, and constituent priorities.
Coordinate legislative meetings, branch visits, in-district engagements, advocacy forums, and participation in state and national industry conferences.
Partner with California’s Credit Unions, America’s Credit Unions, and other industry organizations on coordinated advocacy campaigns.
Promote informed, voluntary team member participation in approved advocacy programs, including PAC contributions and Connect for the Cause, and help develop future advocacy leaders.
Set goals and track legislative activity, policymaker engagement, advocacy participation, relationship development, and other outcomes.
Manage advocacy-related budgets, events, communications, and program logistics as assigned.
Represent CU SoCal at selected community events, prioritizing events sponsored or supported by elected officials and opportunities that strengthen government, community, and advocacy relationships.
Participate in additional community events that support CU SoCal’s mission, strategic priorities, and presence in the communities it serves.
Build trust and productive relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, local agencies, chambers, schools, and other community partners.
Identify community engagement opportunities that strengthen policymaker relationships, expand CU SoCal’s visibility, and support priority markets and communities.
Coordinate with Community Engagement, Business Development, Marketing, branch leaders, and other business areas to ensure appropriate and consistent representation at selected events.
Support event planning and execution, including invitations, attendance coordination, briefing materials, talking points, promotional needs, on-site representation, and post-event follow-up.
Capture and share insights, relationship opportunities, community needs, and potential partnership opportunities identified through event participation.
Maintain records of key contacts, events, follow-up commitments, and relationship-building activities.
Represent CU SoCal professionally and with sound judgment, following C.A.R.E. 4 Guide expectations and Brand Communications Standards Accountability Philosophy.
Work a hybrid schedule as required by business operations.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.