The VBA is seeking a Government & Member Relations Manager to work closely with the EVP, Government & Member Relations in the administration of the VBA's government and political relations programs including legislative lobbying at the state level, grassroots advocacy communications and events, and PAC fundraising and contribution strategy development. The position also coordinates with the EVP on implementation of the VBA's member relations strategies for maintaining and expanding engagement and awareness of VBA offerings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Government Relations
VBA Legislative Advocacy Efforts
- Advocate directly to state legislators, staff and other public officials during and outside of the Virginia General Assembly session
- Develop working relationships with key state legislative policymakers, staff and other stakeholders to represent VBA at legislative meetings and events
- Track and analyze legislation relevant to the banking industry
- Participate in legislative and regulatory policy development
- Prepare materials for recurring legislative updates to various VBA members
- Complete and file Virginia lobbyist registration and disclosure reports
VBA Grassroots Advocacy Engagement
Develop, maintain and grow grassroots advocacy management and educational strategiesCreate advocacy communications content for policy materials, event promotion, and general advocacy outreach purposesManage engagement with bank contacts on grassroots and PAC advocacy opportunitiesParticipate in the planning and execution of various banker-policy maker eventsWork with Communications Department to maintain Government Relations section of VBA websiteVBA BankPAC
Partner with the EVP and VBA Communications Department to develop and execute an outreach plan to run a successful annual BankPAC campaignManage outside vendor relationships to ensure accurate contribution data, compliance, and reporting in partnership with EVP and Accounting DepartmentCreate and distribute reports on fundraising progress and candidate contributionsTrack candidate fundraiser events and coordinate contribution disbursements and attendance at such eventsRepresent VBA at various political fundraiser eventsMember Relations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key member bank contactsImplement member bank relationship strategies through in-person bank visits, supplemented through other outreach means to ensure awareness of VBA offeringsIdentify opportunities to grow member bank engagement and provide timely follow up on targeted opportunitiesParticipate in team meetings to coordinate member outreach, opportunities to promote, and provide feedback from outreachConvey cross-departmental priorities, communications and opportunities through active awareness of overall VBA functionsVBA Committees
Assist in staffing and coordinating the activities for :
VBA Government Relations Committee and serve as liaison to Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL)Legislative Executives CommitteeAny other relevant VBA committee as neededPerform other special projects as needed.
Required Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated ability to :
Develop strong, collaborative, and professional relationships with excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills.Meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization, accuracy, time management and the ability to identify priorities.Manage multiple projects within a team dynamic and take initiative on decision-making.Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high volume, quality, and results-oriented environment.Communicate effectively and succinctly, both orally and in writing, with a diverse set of stakeholders.Use and troubleshoot technology with proven experience of Windows based software including Microsoft Office.Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred and 2 years of relevant experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia's legislative and political systems or with the banking industry.Schedule and Availability Requirements
Must have a flexible schedule and desire and availability to regularly attend early-morning and after-hours functions.Travel Requirement
Travel is required 30% of the time.Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods siting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods standing at events.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.In-office requirement
Five days per week in the office. A hybrid schedule is available at the discretion of the manager.Licenses
Virginia Driver's licenseJob Type : Full-time, Exempt
Benefits : 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Work Location : Glen Allen, VA 23060
