• Washington
• Hybrid
• Yearly salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Job Description

America’s Credit Unions is a leading company in the Financial Services Trade Association sector, known for our advocacy on behalf of all Credit Unions.We fuel our employee’s professional growth at every level, stand committed to the financial well-being of every member and champion the credit union story at every turn.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Manager, Grassroots.Reporting directly to the Head of Grassroots and State Policy, this individual will play a vital role in advancing federal campaigns and policy projects by bridging national advocacy objectives with local action.The ideal candidate will excel at designing state-specific communication strategies, managing high-profile Capitol Hill fly-ins, and building diverse coalitions to support credit union priorities. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate heavily across the organization and state leagues, providing political and legislative training to elevate member engagement and drive impactful advocacy nationwide.This is a hybrid role based in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

Support Credit Union Federal Advocacy in the States:

·Develop and implement state communication strategies that actively advance ongoing federal campaigns and policy projects.

·Manage in-person meetings on Capitol Hill for advocates (Hill Hikes).

·Build and maintain ongoing relationships and contact with state leagues, credit unions, and external partners on upcoming issues and target issues.

·Consistently collaborate with state leagues, credit unions, and external partners to offer grassroots and grasstops education and promote engagement with the association.

·Conduct political and legislative trainings and workshops for state league affiliates and coalition partners. Work with the Political and Legislative Directors to develop and help execute state legislative initiatives.

Contribute to the Advocacy Team:

·Participate in issue-based teams to provide key insights and perspectives as the grassroots subject matter expert.

·Coordinate the organization’s grassroots platforms and lead advocacy campaign efforts by drafting letters to lawmakers, credit union and state league resources, and other materials as needed.

·Collaborate with other departments across America’s credit unions and be a self-starter to provide support within and outside the Advocacy Division.

Building and Supporting Coalitions:

·Serve as the lead point of contact for coalition building to support advocacy activities and assessments on both the state and national level as needed.

·Develop, plan, and organize exhibit booths at national conferences representing state legislators. Procure proposals and contracts from exposition service companies.

Provide Member Services:

·Support America’s Credit Unions’ Grassroots Committee by developing action items and other resources.

·Support America’s Credit Unions member meetings with state legislators, as needed.