As the leading voice of Montana’s banking industry, the MBA represents the interests of banks through state, and federal legislative and regulatory activities, legal action, communications, research and education. The MBA sponsors a wide variety of seminars, conferences, banking schools and programs that enhance the ability of member banks to provide financial services to their communities.

Responsibilities1. Advocacy or Voice of the Industry: Advance, promote, and communicate the importance of the banking industry in the communities where we live and serve

a. Develop local community and political relationships

b. Work closely with partners to provide leadership and influence on legislation

c. Develop messaging for the association to reinforce good politics and address issues

2. Value for Membership: Provide valuable, cost effective, and accessible programs and services that enable each bank and bankers to succeed

a. Identify various opportunities for education delivery to meet current and future needs

b. Pursue alliances to achieve better/broader access

3. Membership outreach: Enhance MBA membership through recruitment and retention and development efforts that enhance engagement

a. Build local community relationships to identify opportunities to add membership value

4. Plan for the Future: Ensure a stable, well managed and financially sound organization poised for future opportunities

a. Increase volunteer engagement

b. Strategically manage the balance sheet

c. Evaluate programs and services to determine relevance, value and cost effectiveness

d. Focus on strategic planning

Qualifications·

Prior experience leading or working with professional trade association

· Experience working with/for a diverse board of directors

· Proven leadership abilities and strategic management skills

· Experience developing/managing budgets

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Well-developed decision making and problem-solving skills

· Goal and results orientated

· Experience in government relations—working with elected officials, agency officials, and collaboration with other business leaders.

· Demonstrated experience in media relations, public relations projects, etc.

· Proven success in team building and collaboration

· Strong reputation for professionalism, credibility and integrity

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