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

GoWest Credit Union Association•Portland, OR

9d•$90,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Superb communication skills
Ability to grasp complex subjects
Background in legislative affairs, lobbying or politics
Four-year degree in political science, or other related field or the equivalent work experience
Passion for the legislative arena
Five to seven years’ experience evidencing a background in lobbying, public policy, legislative affairs, or grassroots coordination
Proven competency in strategic thinking, plan development, and execution
Three years minimum experience effectively working with the state legislature

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial institutions is a plus
Intrepid

Responsibilities

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.