Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$150k/yr
Reporting Relationships Position Reports To: SVP of Advocacy Position Supervises: Texas Grassroots & PAC Director ____________________________________________________________________________ Summary of Position The Execu…
Skills: Legislative Advocacy, Government Relations, Public Speaking, Professional Writing, Interpersonal Skills
Austin, Texas, United States • Hybrid
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The Executive Director serves as the public face of the Texas Credit Union Association, managing relationships with state and federal legislators and stakeholders. Key duties include overseeing legislative priorities, managing contract lobbyists, and leading the Texas Grassroots & PAC Director.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Government, or Political Science and at least five years of experience in both the legislative process and supervision. Candidates must possess a deep command of Texas legislative processes and strong professional communication skills.
Reporting Relationships
Position Reports To: SVP of Advocacy
Position Supervises: Texas Grassroots & PAC Director
Summary of Position
The Executive Director serves as the public face of the Texas Credit Union Association. Duties include managing relationships with state legislators and members of Congress; representing the association with Credit Union Association members and other stakeholders; managing the Texas state and federal contract lobbyists; analyzing and researching legislation and regulatory issues impacting Texas credit unions; pursuing board-approved legislative priorities; and managing the Texas Grassroots & PAC Director. TxCUA is an affiliate of the Cornerstone Credit Union League, a five-state professional organization providing member credit unions with training, business support, and advocacy.
Essential Functions
Legislative Advocacy
Membership & Advocacy
Administrative & League Functions
NOTE: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive. It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: A four-year bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Government, or Political Science or related experience.
Required Knowledge: Work requires command of the legislative process in Texas, detailed knowledge of state and Federal politics, and general knowledge of the Credit Union movement on the state and national level.
Experience Required: At least five years of involvement in the legislative process and five years of supervisory experience are required. Prefer recent staff-level experience in the Texas Legislature.
Skills/Abilities: Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills essential for projecting a positive image as a representative of Texas Credit Union Association who interacts with Board members, Credit Union CEOs, lobbyists, and lawmakers. Strong writing and speaking skills.
Physical Activities and Requirements of this 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).
Mental Activities and Requirements of this 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.
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:
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.
We are committed to protecting our member credit unions while promoting their growth, strength, and unity.
Cornerstone is committed to protecting our member credit unions through growth, strength, and unity. We provide enhanced and expanded products and services to credit unions, maintain a critical focus on advocacy and regulatory and compliance support, and increase its influence at a national level. We remain committed to providing educational and networking offerings with premier thought leaders and critically relevant topics, assisting small credit unions, and providing access to a premier league service corporation and a nationally recognized charitable foundation.
Offices: 6801 Parkwood Blvd., Suite 300, Plano, Texas 75024, US
We are committed to protecting our member credit unions while promoting their growth, strength, and unity.
Cornerstone is committed to protecting our member credit unions through growth, strength, and unity. We provide enhanced and expanded products and services to credit unions, maintain a critical focus on advocacy and regulatory and compliance support, and increase its influence at a national level. We remain committed to providing educational and networking offerings with premier thought leaders and critically relevant topics, assisting small credit unions, and providing access to a premier league service corporation and a nationally recognized charitable foundation.
Offices: 6801 Parkwood Blvd., Suite 300, Plano, Texas 75024, US
