Educational and Community Outreach Officer

BrightStar Credit Union•Cooper City, FL

50d

About The Position

BrightStar CU is a member-focused financial institution committed to empowering communities through ethical and innovative financial services. As we expand our outreach to the education sector—including K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and education-focused nonprofits, we are seeking a strategic and driven Business Development Specialist to lead growth initiatives in this space. Role Summary This role is responsible for developing and executing a business development strategy focused on the education segment. The ideal candidate will identify new opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive measurable growth in membership, product adoption, and brand visibility. This position reports to the Marketing department and works cross-functionally with Operations, Lending, and Community Engagement teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Education, or related field
3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships
Proven track record of driving growth through relationship-based selling
Strong understanding of the education ecosystem and its financial needs
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
CRM proficiency and data-driven decision-making mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, credit unions, or nonprofit sectors
Existing network within local or regional education communities
Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic business development plan targeting the education sector
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities with educational institutions and related organizations
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and strategic partners
Lead outreach efforts, including presentations, networking, and relationship management
Collaborate with Marketing to design and execute campaigns tailored to the education audience
Track performance metrics including lead generation, conversion rates, and revenue impact
Represent the credit union at community and education-related events, conferences, and tabling events
Provide market intelligence and feedback to inform stakeholders and develop a marketing strategy
Ensure seamless onboarding and engagement of new partners and members