Director, Advocacy

Job overview

The Director, Advocacy role is onsite in Springfield, IL, with an annual salary of $105,000–$135,000. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President, Advocacy, the director advances public-policy priorities for Illinois credit unions.

What you'll do

• Coordinate legislative and political advocacy
• shape state legislative initiatives and track legislative and regulatory activity. Prepare advocacy materials, reports, and member communications
• support meetings with elected officials
• represent the League in hearings and stakeholder settings
• build relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and partners
• support grassroots engagement and advocacy events
• assist political engagement and fundraising-related activities
• and ensure compliance with Illinois lobbying requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of advocacy

public policy

legislative advocacy

government relations

regulatory outreach

credit unions

springfield il

$105k–$135k/year

illinois credit union league

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• paid time off
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Connects member credit unions, policymakers, and coalition partners in support of state and federal policy priorities.

About the employer

Illinois Credit Union League is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.