CO Community Impact Lead

MERITRUST CREDIT UNION•Broomfield, CO

5d•$67,429 - $84,287

About The Position

The Community Impact Lead is responsible for leading and executing strategic community engagement initiatives in Meritrust’s Colorado markets. This role involves cultivating relationships with community organizations, managing community impact activities and events, and enhancing the credit union’s presence and impact within the community. Additionally, this role oversees a comprehensive giving strategy that supports our employees, members and communities, while enhancing and building on our strategic partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business Administration or other related programs.
In depth understanding of community engagement practices and the importance of building relationships within the community.
Proficiency in marketing and communication strategies to promote community initiatives.
Strong understanding of effective practices managing community development projects from inception to completion.
Minimum of five years of experience in community relations, public relations or a similar role, with a strong focus on sales and business development.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations.
Experience in managing sponsorships to support community initiatives.
Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement effective community impact strategies that algin with the credit union’s mission and goals.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with community members, partners, and stakeholders.
Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with community organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses.
Event Coordination: Skills in organizing and executing community events to promote the credit union and engage with the community.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret community needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide actionable insights.
Problem Solving: Strong problem solving skills to address community challenges and identify opportunities for growth.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing community needs and organizational priorities.
Customer Focus: Strong focus on understanding and meeting the needs of community members and partners.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Community Impact Manager in designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive, proactive strategy focused on enhancing strong relationships and strategic partnerships with local community organizations, nonprofits, and businesses to support the credit union’s community impact initiatives.
Develop trust and credibility within the community by consistently demonstrating the organization’s commitment to corporate citizenship and community development.
Actively represent the credit union at community events, meetings, and forums to build a network of contacts and foster collaborative relationships.
Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to understand their needs and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Increase visibility of the credit union and build a strong community presence within the communities we serve through active participation in community events and membership in civic and other organizations, i.e. Chamber, Rotary.
Develop relationships with key community, civic and nonprofit groups.
Maintain open and effective communication channels with community partners to ensure alignment and mutual support for community projects.
Gather feedback from community partners to continuously improve and adapt community impact strategies.
Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive organizational giving strategy that aligns with the credit union’s mission and values and supports our employees, members and communities while enhancing and building on our strategic partnerships.
Working in partnership with the Community Impact Team, identify key areas for charitable contributions and make recommendations for the allocation of resources to effectively maximize community impact.
Support the Community Impact team in the selection, evaluation, and collaboration with charitable organizations to ensure alignment with the credit union’s strategic giving objectives.
Review requests from community and nonprofit groups to ensure contributions foster community goodwill, promote financial well being, and enhance awareness of Meritrust in each of the communities we serve.
Ensure transparency and accountability in all charitable activities and track the outcomes and effectiveness of contributions.
Contribute to regular reports for senior leadership on the impact of the credit union’s giving initiatives.
Collaborate with the marketing/communications teams to increase awareness of the Meritrust’s charitable gifts, sponsorships, and volunteer activities.
Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to effectively communicate the impact of these initiatives to the community and stakeholders.
Participate in the development of engaging content, including press releases, social media posts, and other communication tools to highlight the credit union’s community contributions.
Ensure consistent messaging that aligns with Meritrust’s brand and values and track the effectiveness of communication efforts to continuously improve outreach and engagement.
Assist Senior Community Impact Manager to develop and implement strategies that encourage Meritrust employees to actively participate in community activities and events.
Create programs and initiatives that promote volunteerism and community involvement among staff.
Support the University Relationship Specialist in managing and maintaining university partnerships; serve as backup for athletics related responsibilities as needed.
Coordinate with various departments to organize and support employee led community projects.
Communicate the benefits of community engagement to employees and recognize their contributions to foster a culture of social responsibility.
Track participation and impact to continuously improve and expand employee engagement efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous paid-time-off
12 paid holidays
401(k) plan
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Employee loan discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and disability coverage
Career development and pathing opportunities to move into leadership roles or other lines of business within MCU such as Commercial Lending, Finance, Marketing, Underwriting, Member Solutions, Training, Human Resources, and more.
Supportive and engaging work environment.
A wellness and sustainable work culture that puts family, Mother Nature, our community, and your health first.
A work environment that encourages personal as much as professional growth, teamwork to make the dream work, and treating everyone equally.