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- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director, Political and Grassroot Affairs

Dakota Credit Union Association
Sioux Falls, SD

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Job Details

Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Advocacy fundraising
Writing skills
Coalition building
Fundraising campaign development
Government relations (public relations strategies)
Bachelor's degree
Grassroots community outreach
Industry knowledge of financial regulations
Public affairs stakeholder engagement strategy
Newsletters (communication methods)
Public affairs policy advocacy
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Position Overview:

The Director of Political & Grassroots Affairs serves as the primary advocate and lobbyist in North Dakota for the Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU), representing the collective interests of member credit unions at the state and federal levels. This position plays a strategic leadership role in shaping the legislative and regulatory environment in which Dakota credit unions operate, with a strong focus on enhancing political awareness, building meaningful relationships with policymakers, and advancing grassroots engagement initiatives.

The Director is responsible for developing and executing political and legislative strategies that align with DakCU's mission to promote and protect credit union interests. This includes direct lobbying, monitoring legislative activity, leading political action fundraising efforts, and educating credit union professionals and volunteers about key policy issues. The position requires a proactive, organized, and collaborative leader who can influence policy, foster engagement, and help create a unified political voice for credit unions across the Dakotas.

**Candidate must reside in or willing to relocate to the Bismarck, ND area.**

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as Chief Lobbyist and Registered North Dakota State Lobbyist: Act as the Association's primary representative and official point of contact with legislative and executive branch officials at both state and federal levels. Maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed policymakers, agency staff, and key stakeholders. TheAssociation may ask you to be a lobbyist in South Dakota as well.
Coordinate Legislative and Regulatory Strategy: Implement the Association's annual legislative and grassroots advocacy strategy in coordination with the President/CEO and Governmental Affairs Committees. Provide strategic input and assist with the development of advocacy positions and responses to legislative and regulatory proposals and rulings at the state and federal level.
Monitor and Analyze Legislation: Develop and maintain systems to identify, track, and evaluate proposed legislation and emerging policy issues that could impact credit unions. Communicate key developments clearly and promptly to DakCU leadership, credit union officials, and the broader membership. |
Mobilize Grassroots and Political Engagement: Design and manage programs to increase credit union involvement and engagement in the political process, including candidate outreach, district visits, Capitol visits, and issue campaigns. Strengthen relationships between legislators and credit union professionals to advance and support the credit union movement. Provide tools and training to empower credit union professionals, board members, and volunteers to engage effectively with lawmakers.
Lead PAC and Political Fundraising Efforts for North Dakota: Direct DakCU's political fundraising programs, including strategic planning and execution of Dakota Credit Union Political Action Committee (DakCUPAC) activities in North Dakota. Ensure all PAC fundraising efforts are in compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements.
Deliver Legislative Communications and Updates: Provide timely, accurate, and compelling updates on state and federal legislative activity through DakCU's communication channels, including weekly newsletters, legislative briefs, advocacy alerts, and special reports. Present updates and strategy recommendations to the ND Governmental Affairs Committees.
Unplanned Succession Planning and Continuity of Advocacy: Maintain and regularly update a contingency plan for unplanned leadership transitions within the advocacy function to ensure continuity and stability in DakCU's government affairs efforts.
Testify and Advocate Before Governmental Bodies: Prepare and deliver testimony or talking points for legislative hearings and meetings with government agencies, advancing the Association's position on key issues impacting the credit union movement. Engage credit union professionals as needed.
Contribute to Strategic Initiatives and Cross-Team Collaboration: Support DakCU's broader strategic priorities by collaborating with other departments on advocacy-related campaigns, compliance initiatives, and DakCU networking and educational activities.
Other Duties as Assigned: Undertake special projects, respond to emerging priorities, and support the President/CEO as needed to advance the Association's advocacy mission.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, business, or a related field is required. Advanced degree or professional certification in government affairs, public administration, or law is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in legislative advocacy, lobbying, or a related government affairs role, preferably in financial services or with a membership-based trade association. Prior experience working with or for a credit union is highly desirable.
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth understanding of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes.
- Strong commitment to credit union values and cooperative philosophy.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to build coalitions, manage political relationships, and influence decision-making.
- Experience in grassroots mobilization and political action fundraising.
- Proficiency with digital advocacy tools, legislative tracking systems, and CRM platforms.
- Ability to work independently while contributing as a collaborative team member.

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