Community Relations Specialist

Description
Location: Onsite listed in the job posting

Summary

The Community Relations Specialist assists in execution of the Regional Community Investment Strategy that supports and promotes the brand, maintains and develops client relationships, and makes a positive impact in our communities. This position is key to the success and growth of the region and supports major programs, corporate strategy, and key leadership initiatives. This position supports the regional leader which includes, but not limited to, administrative functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage regional leader’s calendar, phone, travel and expenses.

Manage financial reporting for the region.

Develop and support a regional strategy that drives client growth and revenue.

Support banking teams in order to develop and sustain client relationships.

Operationalize brand at the ground level by creating and executing regional level differentiating events and client experiences to build relationships with clients and centers of influence.

Position the company as a leader in the community through a community investment strategy.

Integrate corporate communications and marketing strategies within regions.

Promote attraction and retention of talent by fostering associate engagement in the community and the workplace.

Provide regional level feedback to corporate communications and marketing partners.

Collaborate with marketing to execute events, and at times represent the company at such events.

Serve as Advisory Board Coordinator.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

5+ years of community relations or financial services experience preferred

Bachelor (4-year college) degree preferred or combination of education and experience

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal and external audiences

Self‑motivated and team oriented

Committed to high‑quality work product

Discretion to manage highly confidential information

Ability to work efficiently with a high level of attention to detail

Excellent time‑management, organizational and problem‑solving skills

Experience working in a high‑paced, high urgency environment that requires discretion, diplomacy and judgement.

Benefit Highlights

Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

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