Senior Director, Corporate Affairs

First Technology Federal Credit Union • Hillsboro, OR

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a strategic advisor and cross functional collaborator, this role ensures programs reflect the organization’s mission and values, elevate member and employee experience, and align with enterprise priorities. This role advances the credit union’s enterprise commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), belonging and employee engagement, advocacy, and financial wellbeing. The role builds trusted partnerships across internal teams, industry associations, and community stakeholders to amplify impact and drive measurable, meaningful results. The role builds trusted partnerships across internal teams, industry associations, and community stakeholders to amplify impact and drive measurable, meaningful results.
Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:
Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Direct the credit union’s Advocacy & Impact strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational vision, values, and commitments.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on CSR, Belonging & Engagement, and Government Advocacy best practices.
Lead development and execution of CSR programs that are inclusive, equitable, and reflective of the communities First Tech serves.
Partner with business units and external stakeholders to integrate CSR principles into decision making, operations, and member impact strategies.
Ensure CSR initiatives are measurable, transparent, and aligned with brand and organizational reputation goals.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to financial inclusion, consumer protection, credit union priorities, and emerging policy trends.
Support advocacy efforts in partnership with industry associations and internal stakeholders.
Oversee participation in industry roundtables, committees, coalitions, and speaking engagements in partnership with Corporate Impact leadership.
Lead initiatives that foster an inclusive, connected workplace that amplify employee voice, strengthen engagement where employees feel valued, heard and supported.
Partner with HR and business leaders to enhance cultural competence and embed belonging into employee programs, policies, and practices.
Collaborate with product, marketing, community, and other partners to advance financial health and long-term economic stability for members.
Identify emerging needs related to member well‑being, financial access, or economic barriers and recommend solutions to improve outcomes.
Define and manage enterprise-wide impact metrics across social, environmental, advocacy, and belonging priorities.
Track outcomes, evaluate performance, and analyze results to inform strategic adjustments.
Produce clear, transparent reporting for members, employees, executives, the Board, and external stakeholders.
Lead, coach, and develop a high performing Advocacy & Impact team through ongoing feedback, mentorship, and professional development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience demonstrating success designing and executing corporate impact strategies including CSR, advocacy, and belonging & engagement.
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience as a People Leader.
• Proven ability to build trust, credibility, and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of credit union advocacy, PAC fundraising, and external partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and ability to navigate fast changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and influence skills.
• Strong program and project management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree), advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the credit union’s Advocacy & Impact strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational vision, values, and commitments.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on CSR, Belonging & Engagement, and Government Advocacy best practices.
• Lead development and execution of CSR programs that are inclusive, equitable, and reflective of the communities First Tech serves.
• Partner with business units and external stakeholders to integrate CSR principles into decision making, operations, and member impact strategies.
• Ensure CSR initiatives are measurable, transparent, and aligned with brand and organizational reputation goals.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to financial inclusion, consumer protection, credit union priorities, and emerging policy trends.
• Support advocacy efforts in partnership with industry associations and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee participation in industry roundtables, committees, coalitions, and speaking engagements in partnership with Corporate Impact leadership.
• Lead initiatives that foster an inclusive, connected workplace that amplify employee voice, strengthen engagement where employees feel valued, heard and supported.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to enhance cultural competence and embed belonging into employee programs, policies, and practices.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, community, and other partners to advance financial health and long-term economic stability for members.
• Identify emerging needs related to member well‑being, financial access, or economic barriers and recommend solutions to improve outcomes.
• Define and manage enterprise-wide impact metrics across social, environmental, advocacy, and belonging priorities.
• Track outcomes, evaluate performance, and analyze results to inform strategic adjustments.
• Produce clear, transparent reporting for members, employees, executives, the Board, and external stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high performing Advocacy & Impact team through ongoing feedback, mentorship, and professional development.

Benefits

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Paid Time Off (PTO): You'll accrue up to 15 vacation days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40-hours of sick time, and three personal days, which will refresh annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director