Community Relations Analyst

Texas Capital•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Community Relations Analyst supports Texas Capital's community engagement, philanthropy, volunteerism, financial education and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives. The role provides analytical, operational and program management support across Community Relations and the Texas Capital Foundation, helping advance community impact while ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and effective partnership management. The position involves coordinating community programs and events, administering grantmaking, maintaining program and grant documentation, analyzing and reporting community impact data, researching community needs and supporting funding applications. The analyst works with internal stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, vendors, grant recipients and other community partners. Occasional evening and weekend events and local and occasional overnight travel are required; the role may also involve lifting up to 25 pounds for community events and program activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, data analytics or a related field preferred.
1–3+ years of experience in banking, community development, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, volunteer management, project coordination, reporting or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, research and project management skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare reports, presentations and other stakeholder communications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, handle confidential information and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, nonprofit organizations, vendors and community stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend events, as well as local and occasional overnight travel.
Valid driver's license required when driving for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds in support of community events and program activities.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of CRA regulations, community development, affordable housing, economic development, financial education or nonprofit programs preferred.
Experience with Salesforce, grant management systems, Power BI or similar platforms preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support CRA, volunteerism, financial education, sponsorship, philanthropic and community partnership initiatives.
Promote awareness of volunteerism and other community opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Coordinate community events, volunteer activities, financial education programs and other community impact efforts.
Administer grantmaking activities, including application intake, due diligence, approvals, applicant communications, payment processing and documentation.
Maintain program plans, calendars, budgets, partner records, grant files and audit-ready documentation.
Collect, validate, analyze and report data related to community development activities, volunteer service, grants, sponsorships and program outcomes.
Prepare dashboards, reports, presentations, executive summaries and community impact communications for internal and external stakeholders.
Research community needs, nonprofit organizations, CRA-eligible opportunities, community development programs and emerging trends.
Support Federal Home Loan Bank and other community development funding and grant applications.
Collaborate with business lines, community partners and grant recipients to address inquiries, resolve data gaps, improve processes and enhance program effectiveness.
Track grantee outcomes, impact metrics and reporting requirements to ensure accurate measurement of community investment and impact.
Support committee meetings, training initiatives and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting activities.
Represent Texas Capital at community meetings, nonprofit events and outreach activities, as requested.
Perform reasonably related additional duties assigned consistent with standard departmental policy.