Community Relations Officer
Pay range: $70,387.20 - $93,392.00
About the role
Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU), the largest credit union in the Central Valley, is known for its outstanding member service and positive work environment. In 2025, EECU received the Gold Award for Best Credit Union and the Silver Award for Best Place to Work in The Fresno Bee's 2025 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards.
The Community Relations Officer (CRO) is responsible for outreach activities within the communities we serve, promoting the credit union by attending trade shows, school district events, and community events throughout the Central Coast. This position is primarily based in San Luis Obispo, with occasional travel to Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.
Responsibilities
- Provides financial wellness presentations to a wide range of student and adult populations
- Develops and maintains a rapport with the appropriate business and educational communities
- Promotes new business by identifying specific target groups within the field of membership
- Ensures personal contact is made with members and prospective members, as necessary
- Continuously monitors outside vendors and adapts materials to fit the needs of EECU members, school districts, classrooms, and potential members
- Develops relationships with community representatives and organizations
- Provides support and assistance to branch management with school event participation
- Researches school locations within a specified area of influence and develops a calendar of visitations to various school sites and affiliated locations
Requirements
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the public, managers, and employees
- Bachelor’s Degree or five years of experience in financial institution sales, public relations-related activities, or teaching
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others
Location
This position is primarily based in San Luis Obispo and requires regular travel throughout the Central Coast Territory, including Monterey County and Santa Barbara County. Candidates must reliably report to the San Luis Obispo worksite and travel throughout the assigned territory as required.
A credit check may be required for those being considered for this position.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- 6% employer contribution to 401k