Director, Advocacy

Director, Advocacy As Director, Advocacy, you'll help drive Illinois Credit Union League's state and federal public-policy priorities for Illinois credit unions. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Advocacy, you'll help coordinate legislative and political advocacy efforts, strengthen regulatory outreach, and act as a key connector among member credit unions, policymakers, and coalition partners. Key responsibilities include shaping and advancing state legislative initiatives; tracking and interpreting legislative/regulatory activity; preparing advocacy materials, reports, and member communications; supporting meetings between credit union leaders and elected officials; representing ICUL in hearings and stakeholder settings; building durable relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and partners; supporting grassroots engagement and advocacy events; assisting political engagement and fundraising-related activities; and ensuring compliance with Illinois lobbying requirements. Required qualifications/skills: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., political science, public policy, communications, business, law)5+ years in Illinois government relations/advocacy/public affairs/political campaigns or similar Strong writing, speaking, and relationship-building skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities Ready to move policy and people-apply today. Daily Advocacy PulseYou start the day by checking the latest headlines, bill movement, and regulatory chatter-then jump into quick, focused huddles to lock in priorities. From there, it's a fast rhythm of calls and emails with member leaders and partners, turning complicated updates into simple, confident direction. Later, you sharpen talking points and materials so they're ready to hit at exactly the right moment, while keeping a close eye on calendars and shifting deadlines. Before signing off, you take stock of what advanced today, line up tomorrow's outreach, and stay on standby for the sudden turns that make advocacy electric. Benefits That Back YouMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and Employee Discounts.