Grassroots & PAC Manager

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To:

Executive Director - Association

Position Supervises:

N/A

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SUMMARY OF POSITION

Develop grassroots programs to achieve success in both state and federal legislative efforts, as well as development, coordination and tracking of PAC fundraising efforts on state and federal level. Efforts would involve organization of events, making presentations to credit unions, and promoting and supporting advocacy efforts to provide a proactive grassroots and fundraising environment to benefit credit union advocacy efforts, with regular travel throughout the states served by Cornerstone. 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and execute OKCUA advocacy related events.


• Schedule all legislative visits for CUNA GAC, Hike the Hill, in-district meetings, etc.


• Organize and coordinate conference calls and in-person meetings.


• Interact with league office to ensure a clear line of communication on important issues.


• Monitor and record OCUPAC Contributions & CULAC fundraising goals.


• Schedule and prepare reports quarterly Board of Trustee meetings


• Familiarity with the legislative tracking system during session and be prepared to accompany the Executive Director to meetings at the state Capitol when necessary.


• Serves as back-up support to the CU House Manager as needed

NOTE: The List of essential functions is not exhaustive.  It may be supplemented as necessary from time to time.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: These characteristics are normally acquired through completion of high school education plus experience in event planning, accounting and general administrative duties.

Required Knowledge: Knowledge of Credit Unions and/or legislative assistant experience preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, communication and negotiation skills.Work requires knowledge of meeting planning, general administrative work, accounting and writing.  A driver’s license is required.

Experience Required: Experience with meeting coordination and marketing of events.  Experience in office administration, marketing and event planning preferred.

Skills/Abilities: Work requires communication, basic accounting, typing and computer skills. Professional, well developed interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for frequent communication with Credit Union members, employees, and vendors.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Work requires a combination of sitting and physical. During conferences, seminars and other events, work requires standing and walking for a majority of the day. Frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds is required to stage CU House events including tables and chairs, A-V equipment and podiums.  Bending, squatting, twisting, reaching and kneeling are occasionally required when moving job-related materials.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

No hazardous or significant unpleasant condition (such as in a typical office).

Travel up to 25% of the time

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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 feeling 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 accommodations 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 League maintains its status as an at-will employer.