Community Impact Officer, Harrisburg, PA

Mid Penn Bank - Millersburg Branch•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Community Impact Officer implements assigned aspects of Mid Penn Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Compliance program in alignment with regulatory requirements and Board and policy directives. The role serves as a liaison between the bank and community stakeholders, supporting activities that advance social responsibility and community well-being. The officer represents the bank in the community, including through board, committee, or taskforce service supporting low- and moderate-income communities and attendance at CRA and community development events. The position manages regional charitable contributions and giving, evaluates community and economic development partnerships, supports nonprofit sponsorships, and helps coordinate donation requests, employee volunteer initiatives, company-wide campaigns, and in-kind contributions. The officer measures and reports regional community impact, recommends improvements, identifies public relations and storytelling opportunities, and works with colleagues and community organizations to support department objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field of study.
At least three years of experience in related positions.
Thorough knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Working knowledge of loan policies and procedures, underwriting guidelines, and loan documents.
Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and implementing marketing strategy.
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills.
Proficient interpersonal relations, communication, and composition skills.
Proficient PC skills.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, manipulate and handle objects, and lift items weighing 40 pounds or less.
Visual, auditory, and speaking skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future work visa sponsorship from Mid Penn Bank.

Nice To Haves

Specialized marketing and compliance education, training, or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned aspects of the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act Compliance program and collaborate with the team to develop and refine program objectives and tasks.
Manage the assigned regional charitable contributions budget and local giving to align investments with the bank’s strategic priorities.
Identify and evaluate community and economic development partnerships that may affect philanthropic investments and nonprofit sponsorships.
Work independently toward assigned goals and collaborate with department management on overall department objectives.
Quantify community impact results, recommend year-over-year improvements in financial literacy, and identify opportunities to expand the company’s social responsibility presence.
Support regional processes for receiving, reviewing, and tracking donation, EITC, and sponsorship requests from local charities, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, community relations programs, and first responders.
Oversee company-wide community campaigns, taking the lead in assigned regions.
Promote employee involvement on nonprofit boards and committees, particularly board treasurer and finance committees, to support CRA requirements across the bank’s footprint.
Assist with oversight of the employee volunteer program, including tracking volunteers and volunteer hours in assigned regions.
Partner with calling officers on calls to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in assigned regions.
Coordinate, support, and attend community dinners and special functions as needed and as directed by the Director of CRA and Community Impact and/or Regional CRA Officer.
Coordinate in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations.
Engage in public relations activities and identify potential storytelling opportunities that may enhance or positively affect the organization’s reputation.
Track and report community impact efforts in assigned regions accurately and on time.
Respond to inquiries and requests from customers and other personnel within established time frames and policy.
Perform special projects as needed.