Community Development Relationship Manager

Description Summary

The Community Development Relationship Manager II acts as the primary point of contact in the community by leading and coordinating activities regarding Huntington’s Community Development and community reinvestment act (CRA) performance, events, volunteerism, grant making and initiatives to increase community development business relationships with a focus on strategies that impact low‑to‑moderate income individuals, families and communities.
Responsibilities

Lead Regional Community Development Outreach and serve as local CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) leader for one or more regions.
Maintain productive relationships and a communication plan with market leadership team including Regional Presidents.
Work closely with Regional and/or Community presidents to ensure colleagues are actively engaged in local needs or opportunities.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local and regional organizations focused on affordable housing, small business/economic development, community services, revitalization, and stabilization of low‑to‑moderate income areas.
Assess regional needs by engaging external partners and develop strategic action plans to meet the needs of the community.
Lead and coordinate local activities regarding Huntington’s CRA performance and commitments.
Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly strategy plans to be presented to the executive leadership team.
Deliver appropriate local market information, training, and guidance to business lines at the local and regional level.
Work with regional leadership to create a strategic philanthropic plan and be responsible for budget forecasting and assisting community partners with submissions to the charitable grant process.
Responsible for creating and executing CRA qualified volunteer service opportunities according to identified community needs.
Demonstrate corporate leadership commitments by representing the bank on boards and/or committees that serve the needs of low‑to‑moderate income communities and identify opportunities for colleague board engagement.
Maintain involvement and current knowledge of local programs, products, initiatives and events focused on community and economic development.
Lead new product and other outreach campaigns for assigned region(s) according to outlined corporate communication plans.
Comply with all Community Development Outreach and enterprise‑wide risk management policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
3+ years of CRA/community development or other related experience required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of CRA/community development or other related experience.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Executive leadership and relationship management experience required.
Effective written and oral communication skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Experience developing and executing market‑level strategies.
Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of banking products and services, and business development practices.
Experience working within North and South Carolina markets and communities preferred.
Employment Information

Exempt Status:

Yes
Workplace Type:

Office (flexible work arrangements may apply)
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tobacco‑Free Hiring Practice.

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