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Community Relationship Specialist

First Entertainment Credit Union, Los Angeles, CA, United States


First Entertainment Credit Union is looking for a

Community Relationship Specialist

whose primary focus is deepening relationships with the community and driving business development opportunities through quality and high-touch events and outreach efforts. This role will support growth in key areas, including new memberships, deposits, lending dollar volume, and products per member.

The Community Relationship Specialist maintains an active presence within our community with each business development effort they facilitate. They will spend dedicated time interacting with attendees and promoting the array of financial products and solutions available.

This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity reporting to the Sr. Community Growth Manager and is based in Hollywood, CA. The targeted pay in California is between $75k and $93k.

Responsibilities

Facilitate business development efforts and programs within our community

Actively participate in meaningful discussions with potential and existing members on our line of products and services to drive membership growth

Practice active listening and exercise discretion based on needs in extending additional incentives to encourage sign-ups and drive cross-sell

Research, source, recommend and plan monthly events to expand and elevate brand awareness, leverage promotions, and showcase credit union benefits

Create and communicate engaging messages to the broader audience on upcoming events to encourage attendance and engagement

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event readiness and seamless executionMemorialize event experiences, social media moments, key takeaways post event and provide recommendations or observations in future event effectiveness

Capture leads and ensure follow-up with relevant sales teams

Continuously source opportunities to elevate member-facing events

Engage Select Employment Groups (SEGs) through events, check-ins, and outreach to ensure satisfaction

Partner with marketing and sales teams to align digital and marketing collateral for business development, event promotions and sponsorships

Identify opportunities to grow membership and promote new memberships

Keep abreast on market trends and strategize to encourage member referrals during events

Analyze engagement metrics, membership growth, and feedback to inform strategies

Collaborate with marketing and membership teams on managing promotional items and event materials

Collaborate on branch offers, pitch books, and presentations highlighting unique selling propositions (USPs)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field

At least 3 years of relevant work experience in event planning, trade shows, and community outreach

Proven experience in community management, business development, or customer relations

Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies

Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

Strong oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in executive communication

Effective interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders

Experience in B2B development and account management

Proficiency in CRM software and event planning

Familiarity with membership-based organizations

Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to events

Proficiency in Microsoft Office product

First Entertainment Credit Union does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of the hiring process. All hiring decisions are made exclusively by our hiring teams, in compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity.

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