REV Federal Credit Union · 1 month ago
Director - Governmental & Public Affairs
Summerville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expREV Federal Credit Union is seeking a Director of Governmental & Public Affairs to lead their political advocacy efforts at various levels of government. This role involves developing strategies to influence public policy, building relationships with legislators, and serving as a liaison to credit union associations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
FinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develops and implements a multi-state strategy to advance REV specific interests on the state and federal level
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on legislative and regulatory development that impact REV and the credit union industry
Builds and maintains relationships with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and key government officials to influence policy decisions
Prepares and delivers testimony, position statements, and policy recommendations before legislative bodies and regulatory agencies
Coordinators grassroots advocacy efforts, including mobilizing employees, members, and stakeholders to engage in the legislative process
Manages and oversees any applicable political action (PAC) contributions and fundraising activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Serves as the primary liaison to various trade associations and coalitions to advance credit union industry and REV priorities
Represents REV at credit union conferences, meetings, and advocacy events and serves as a spokesperson for REV on policy-related matters, ensuring alignment with advocacy goals
Develops messaging and communication strategies to support public policy initiatives and advocacy campaigns
Drafts press releases, op-eds, and policy briefs to influence public discourse on key legislative and regulatory issues
Coordinates with internal marketing and communication teams to ensure consistent messaging on advocacy priorities
Manages crisis communications related to public affairs and governmental relations issues
Ensures all lobbying and political activities comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Maintains accurate records of lobbying activities, PAC contributions, and advocacy-related expenditures
Prepares reports and presentations for the Strategic Management Team and the Board of Directors on advocacy progress and impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in political science, public administration, business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
At least seven (7) years' experience working in governmental relations, public affairs, or political advocacy, preferably within the financial services or credit union industry
Experience working with state and federal legislators, regulatory agencies, and industry associations
Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at the state and federal levels
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent REV externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies
Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to find common ground, build consensus and strengthen the collaboration among diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to negotiate effectively with key employees, leaders, and vendors
Proven ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, and entrepreneurial environment
Proven strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate and respond to legislative and regulatory challenges
Highly skilled at identifying trends and development that could result in strategic opportunities
High ethical standards and commitment to compliance in all advocacy and political activities
Proven ability to write reports, assessments, procedures, and policies
Proven strong analytical and quantitative skills, the ability to conduct financial and business analyses
Proven ability to solve advance problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations
Proven strong Microsoft Office Suite product skills and project management software skills
Frequent travel required up to 30% or more
Must be available for occasional evening and weekend events, including legislative meetings and advocacy initiatives
Company
REV Federal Credit Union
REV Federal Credit Union is a non-profit organization that offers innovative banking solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.72MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $3.72M
Leadership Team
Jason Lee
President/CEO
Zac Streelman
Chief Technology Officer
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