ICBA AFFILIATE & VOLUNTEER RELATIONS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AFFILIATE RELATIONS

The Executive Vice President Affiliate Relations is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of ICBAs relationships with affiliated state associations ensuring strong partnership engagement and alignment in support of ICBAs mission and objectives. Serving as the primary liaison between ICBA and its affiliate network this executive fosters trusted relationships with state association leaders promotes collaboration around shared priorities and helps strengthen the collective voice and impact of community banking at both the state and national EVP develops and executes strategies programs and initiatives that enhance affiliate engagement support revenue growth advance organizational priorities and create value for affiliated state associations. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization the role drives enterprise-wide collaboration aligns affiliate interests with ICBAs strategic plan and helps inform organizational decision-making through affiliate insights industry perspectives and emerging the EVP leads the State Relations team providing coaching direction and performance oversight while ensuring the successful execution of key initiatives and projects. The position is accountable for measuring results evaluating organizational impact strengthening volunteer leadership engagement and continuously enhancing the value delivered to affiliated state associations and the community banking industry. This is a highly relational and strategic role that requires exceptional communication skills political awareness diplomacy servant leadership and a deep understanding of association Youll DoStrategic LeadershipDevelopand oversee strategies that strengthen relationships engagement and collaboration between ICBA and affiliated state associations in support of shared priorities and the success of community a trusted advisor to ICBA leadership by providing insight into affiliate priorities emerging issues industry trends and opportunities impacting state associations and their member perspectives needs and priorities of affiliated state associations are effectively communicated and considered in organizational discussions planning and environment of trust communication and partnership that strengthens relationships among affiliated state associations and updates and recommendations to senior leadership and volunteer leaders regarding affiliate engagement relationship health and opportunities to enhance collaborationAffiliate & Stakeholder RelationsServeas ICBAs senior relationship leader with affiliated state associations building trusted partnerships based on mutual respect transparency and shared state association executives volunteer leaders and boards to strengthen relationships address opportunities and challenges and identify areas for collaboration that support community a resource connector and advocate for affiliated state associations by helping align affiliate needs with ICBA resources expertise and at affiliate meetings conferences board meetings and industry events while maintaining a visible and accessible presence among affiliate CollaborationChampionaffiliate engagement across ICBA and help ensure affiliate perspectives are incorporated into organizational initiatives programs services and member-facing senior leaders across ICBA to strengthen coordination communication and collaboration with affiliated state around shared priorities while respecting the independence governance and unique needs of each affiliated state culture of partnership service responsiveness and continuous improvement throughout ICBAs affiliate Performance & Team LeadershipProvidestrategic leadership and oversight of the State Relations function ensuring resources priorities and activities align with the needs of affiliated state associations and ICBAs develop the State Relations team fostering a culture of service accountability collaboration and continuous engagement goals and success measures for affiliate relations efforts and evaluate results to strengthen relationships organizational effectiveness and overall feedback performance metrics and organizational outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced service to affiliated state You BringBachelors degree in a relevant field and 5 years of executive leadership experience required; advanced degree and/or Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation leadership experience working with state associations affiliate organizations membership organizations trade associations or the financial services industry required; community banking experience knowledge of association management governance practices and volunteer leadership strategic leadership experience with the ability to build partnerships develop collaborative solutions and achieve organizational communication facilitation listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives boards volunteer leaders and ability to build trusted relationships foster collaboration and work effectively with diverse stakeholders while respecting the unique cultures priorities and operating models of affiliated state commitment to servant leadership and a demonstrated ability to develop coach and lead high-performing business and financial acumen including budgeting resource management and strategic analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to translate information into practical solutions and actionable of technology platforms and data systems that support relationship management organizational effectiveness and member leadership to direct reports by setting clear goals managing performance through regular coaching and feedback and fostering an inclusive high performing team to travel nationally up to 30%.We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If your background and experience are close to what were seeking we encourage you to of Working at ICBAGenerous and competitive benefits package401(k) savings plan offering 100% employer match of up to 6% of annual work environment monthly work from home stipends and flexible work hoursFitness discounts telemedicine on-demand therapy and work-life balance toolsTuition reimbursement and allowances for professional developmentFrequent company social eventsFriendly and inclusive workplace cultureThe target annual salary range for this role is currently $175000 to $215000 based on a regular full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors including but not limited to experience qualifications location market data and internal equity. ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity religion sex color national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)s guiding mission is to create and promote environments where community banks flourish. We are: Dedicated advocates providing community bankers policymakers and the public with authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking. Knowledgeable applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks. Community-centered driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. We turn commitment into action and deliver real workplace culture is built on our core values: Caring -We support and prioritize your well-being and professional growth. Connected - We foster strong relationships that create meaningful impact. Collaboration We are team-oriented and results driven where diverse perspectives are valued and innovative ideas are encouraged to achieve our common ICBA and further your career while making a lasting impact!