Community Relations Specialist II-Hybrid

About the Role

This position identifies opportunities to enhance the Credit Union’s community and public relations programs and recommends strategies to management. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with key influencers and organizations to support the Credit Union’s goals, creating community outreach programs, and organizing events that promote the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains relationships and partnerships in the community, demonstrating good corporate citizenship with key influencers, nonprofits, schools, networking groups, and local businesses.
• Facilitates new opportunities and community activities/programs for brand exposure through established relationships.
• Independently organizes and facilitates community events, including partnering with branches and community leaders, developing event timelines, logistics, and distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
• Assists with managing community programs by monitoring success and suggesting new ways to generate publicity (e.g., challenge grants, scholarships, financial literacy programs).
• Coordinates community support functions by researching available opportunities in Logix branch market areas, identifying and executing strategic sponsorship opportunities that align with the credit union’s goals.
• Manages event planning for representation at sponsored events; collaborates with other departments to secure event staffing and reports on sponsorship outcomes.
• Creates and plans special events in support of individual branches to help them meet sales goals while improving their image.
• Represents the credit union at community events and establishes connections with influential parties.
• Serves as an officer of the credit union by participating on boards of nonprofit organizations, committees, or local schools and charities.
• Expands the credit union’s brand awareness through community efforts.
• Oversees sponsorship ad creation and works with Compliance and other departments for review and approval.
• Acts as the key contact and manages SEG (Select Employee Group) relationships; arranges onsite visits to SEGs.
• Coordinates seminars with branches and/or other departments.
• Performs other marketing functions within the department, such as making recommendations for campaigns and collateral.
• Works within their team to directly impact processes and outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in community relations or a similar role.
• Proficient in MS Office and understanding of social media.
• Background in researching and editing publications; event planning and writing experience required.
• Demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving aptitude.
• Superior oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven relationship-building skills with a demonstrated network of contacts and connections in the community.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Experience in media relations (online, broadcast, and print) and working directly with nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Financial institution experience preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university preferred; or four or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

USD $77,280.80 - USD $115,921.20 per year.