American Financial Services Association (AFSA)

Coordinator, Federal Government Affairs

About Us:

Founded in 1916, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) is the primary trade association for the consumer credit industry, protecting access to credit and consumer choice.  Our mission is to promote safe, ethical lending to responsible, informed borrowers and to improve and protect consumers’ access to credit.  AFSA provides the consumer credit industry and the consumers it services with a voice in Washington, D.C., where the association is headquartered, and access to the media and investment community.  It also provides policy advice and issues management at both the federal and state levels. 

Position Overview

The Coordinator, Federal Government Affairs will provide direct support to the Federal Government Affairs team and other elements of the AFSA staff. 

Core Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program execution support to AFSA’s Federal Government Affairs and other departments, including AFSAPAC.
• Provide support for AFSA conferences, committee meetings, and member calls.
• Serve as Staff Liaison to AFSA Committees and Networking Groups as assigned.
• Support AFSA’s online training program.
• Draft summaries of relevant documents (such as rule proposals and court cases), write talking points, and draft letters for AFSA membership.
• Update department websites.
• Support AFSAPAC fundraising efforts during the Election Cycle.
• Coordinate AFSA member communications regarding regulatory, supervisory and compliance developments.
• Develop familiarity with AFSA members’ business and policy priorities.

Location and Travel

• This position will be based in AFSA’s Washington, D.C. headquarters
• This position requires travel to conferences 3 – 5 times annually. Each conference is 3 – 5 days long.

Benefits

AFSA offers a competitive starting salary based on experience and expertise, excellent health benefits, 401K plan, a monthly commuting stipend and a collegial and collaborative work environment with the opportunity for career development.  Salary range $60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Philip Bohi, VP Compliance Education at pbohi@afsamail.org.

To learn more about AFSA, go to www.afsaonline.org.

AFSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Job Requirements/Qualifications/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, business, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience within the political or trade association areas.
• Experience in financial institutions desired.
• Must be a self-starter with exceptional editing, writing, and messaging skills. Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
• Must have a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and ability to work with staff in a cordial and tactful manner.
• Must project a professional demeanor when interacting with association members and government officials.
• Must abide by AFSA’s Data Confidentiality, Security & Privacy Policy and other workplace rules.
• AFSA Staff are prohibited from using generative AI for content creation.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks, and to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or limitation.