Member Advocate 1 (Teller) -Lyndonville

NorthCountry Federal Credit Union•Lyndonville, VT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthCountry Federal Credit Union seeks motivated employees interested in long-term professional development and advancement. We are repeat winners of Vermont Business Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” award, and we support our employees with paid training as well as competitive compensation and a generous benefit plan. NorthCountry believes everyone has the right to be their true selves at work, at home, and in the community. Our goal is to ensure an inclusive environment with access to financial services where our employees and community members feel respected, valued, safe, and secure.

Requirements

One month to twelve months of similar or related experience.
A high school education or equivalent.
Good computer and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a clear understanding of credit union products and services to talk confidently with members about their financial needs and cross-sell appropriate solutions to meet those needs.
Be proficient in all teller transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments (including Visa), cashier's checks, and wire transfers. Understand and apply proper procedures to open and close accounts (all share types) and be familiar with IRA rules and regulations. Become cross-trained in all vault management.
Actively listen to members needs and offer appropriate solutions for overcoming a financial challenge or achieving a financial goal, utilizing credit union loan and deposit products. Refer problems that are beyond their authority to their supervisor along with recommendations.
Make decisions that align with the credit union's core values while adhering to policies and procedures.
Develop an understanding and working knowledge of the credit union history, philosophy, organization, bylaws, policies, procedures and appropriate software systems. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.