What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, Kansas CU Association position at Cornerstone League?
Reporting Relationships
Position Reports To: EVP, Chief Advocacy Officer
Position Supervises: Association office staff
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Summary of Position
Responsible for planning and implementing state political, legislative, and regulatory strategies, effectively communicating with league management and credit unions on advocacy issues and directing state PAC (Political Action Committee) and CULAC (Credit Union Legislative Action Council) operations. Also responsible for overseeing the state office staff which has responsibility over Credit Union House operations (if applicable).
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- Pursue Cornerstone corporate goals relating to State and Federal Advocacy efforts.
- Meet with credit union CEOs, staff and board members to promote the benefits of Cornerstone membership.
- Implement a statewide grass root network and promote credit union involvement in state political campaigns and legislative efforts..
- Manage the operations and staff in the Association office, including contract lobbyist.
- Represent credit unions before the General Assembly, state’s congressional delegation, and state or federal executive agencies.
- Attend chapter meetings to provide political and legislative updates.
- Develop and manage the dissemination of information on legislative and political issues of interest to credit unions.
- Develop and implement strategies for organizing credit union involvement in the PAC and grassroots efforts, and ensure that annual goals are achieved.
- Recommend contributions from the state and federal PAC’s to pro-credit union candidates.
- Serve as liaison to the State Sub-Committee to the Cornerstone Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) and PAC.
- Monitor the budget, and utilize financial resources prudently in support of the organization’s legislative objectives.
- Analyze and assess legislation regarding financial institutions to determine relevance to assigned state credit unions.
- Represent the Association at political functions and fundraisers.
NOTE: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive. It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.
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Performance Measurements
- Excellent relationship-building and presentation skills.
- Professional, courteous and prompt handling of all inquiries with member credit unions, business partners and outside professionals.
- Good communication and coordination with Management and other personnel.
- Professional image is projected and maintained.
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Qualifications
Education/Certification: These characteristics are normally acquired through completion of a four-year Bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Government, or Political Science or related experience.
Required Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge of the Credit Union movement on the state and national level, knowledge of credit union operations, command of the legislative process on the state and national level, detailed knowledge of political activities in the state and the nation.
Experience Required: At least five years of involvement in the legislative process and five years of supervisory experience required.
Skills/Abilities: Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills essential for projecting a positive image as a representative of Cornerstone CU League who interacts with Board members, Credit Union CEOs, lobbyists, and lawmakers. Good written and presentation skills.
_____________________________ Physical Activities and Requirements of Position
Work requires an equal amount of sitting and walking/standing. Work also requires occasional lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 35 pounds when transporting boxes of supplies, retrieving files and moving furniture. These activities also require occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, reaching, and kneeling.
_____________________________ Working Conditions
No hazardous or significant unpleasant condition (such as in a typical office).
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Mental Activities and Requirements of Position
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables.
Mathematics Ability: Ability to use basic math skills.
Language Ability: Ability to read technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to prepare articles, abstracts, editorials, journals, manuals, and critiques. Ability to prepare and make comprehensive presentations, participate in formal debate, and communicate professionally before an audience.
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Benefits
We believe that our team members are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a work environment that supports your personal and professional growth. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Comprehensive Health Plans: Your well-being is important to us! Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you feel your best.
- Generous Time Off: Recharge with our unlimited vacation policy, plus paid holidays, to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan your future with our competitive retirement savings options, including employer matching to help you reach your goals faster.
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Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose hardships on the organization.
This job description is not intended to create an employment contract. Cornerstone CU league maintains its status as an at-will employer.