Vice President, Legislative Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Formulate a legislative strategy and spearhead advocacy initiatives for credit unions in Oregon.

• Represent credit union interests before the Oregon State Legislature and high-level elected officials.

• Oversee and manage the development and execution of lobbying strategies in Oregon.

• Create and proactively promote legislation that benefits credit unions in Oregon.

• Establish relationships with statewide executive-level officials and Oregon state legislators.

• Monitor emerging legislative and industry trends that influence state policy statements and agendas.

• Lead the Oregon Government Affairs Committee, State Issues Work Groups, and relevant task forces.

• Update and implement grassroots and grasstops key contact programs.

• Act as treasurer for OR-CUPAC, ensuring prompt sunshine and election reporting.

• Develop budgets and coordinate grassroots support for elected officials or candidates.

• Advocate for Oregon credit union members within the Association and with external organizations.

• Engage with credit unions directly and represent the Association at pertinent meetings and events.

• Regularly communicate with Oregon credit union members concerning state-specific issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Capability to understand complex topics.

• Experience in legislative affairs, lobbying, or politics.

• Familiarity with financial institutions is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Five to seven years of experience in lobbying, public policy, legislative affairs, or grassroots coordination.

• Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, plan development, and implementation.

• Minimum of three years of effective collaboration with the state legislature.

• Must reside in the Portland/Salem, Oregon area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees (and their dependents at 50%) are provided with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Employees can enroll in the 401k plan.

• 15 days of vacation are offered.

• 8 days of paid time off available.

• Eleven paid holidays included.

• Two floating holidays provided.

• Flexible work location arrangements to facilitate work completion.

• Variable pay program with the potential to earn up to 10% of base salary.