Regional Community Development Partner

PeoplesBank•Hartford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Community Development Partner advances the Bank’s strategic priorities by building and maintaining relationships with nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, business leaders, and other community stakeholders across the Bank’s market area. The role serves as a regional ambassador and connector, identifying opportunities for collaboration, financial education, community investment, volunteerism, and civic engagement. The position is based in the Hartford, Connecticut office and is hybrid, combining office work, program administration, event management, and extensive time in the local community and regional market area. Working with Corporate Responsibility leadership, market leaders, and business lines, the Partner leads regional outreach; manages philanthropic and volunteer initiatives; oversees grantmaking and sponsorship activities; coordinates community events and financial literacy programming; and supports Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives. The role also tracks and reports community activities, supports regulatory and internal reporting, and helps connect community organizations with relevant Bank resources. Regular travel throughout the Bank’s footprint and attendance at early-morning, evening, and weekend events are expected.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an outgoing and engaging personality.
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Strong organizational, project management, budget administration, and reporting skills.
Ability to collaborate with a team and work independently.
Exceptional networking, public speaking, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
Ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt educational content to different age groups and levels of financial knowledge.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated passion for community engagement and creating positive social impact.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business technology platforms.
Flexibility to attend early-morning, evening, and weekend community events, educational programs, civic meetings, and volunteer activities.
Ability to travel throughout the Bank’s footprint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and professional experience will be considered.
Experience working with nonprofit organizations, municipalities, community stakeholders, and civic organizations.
Experience developing, presenting, or facilitating financial literacy, workforce development, or community education programs.
Knowledge of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) principles and community development activities.

Responsibilities

Support and advance Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives and community development objectives.
Document and track community development services, volunteer activities, investments, grants, sponsorships, and outreach for regulatory and compliance readiness.
Gather data and prepare reports for CRA examinations and internal Corporate Responsibility reporting.
Manage and monitor regional grantmaking budgets and funding allocations.
Ensure community investments and outreach comply with established policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
Promote the Bank’s brand and commitment to community development and impact.
Develop and maintain relationships with nonprofits, municipalities, educational and economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, local legislators, and other community stakeholders.
Represent the Bank as a regional ambassador at community activities, civic meetings, nonprofit functions, and networking events.
Collaborate with regional lines of business and market leaders to identify community engagement and strategic partnership opportunities.
Connect community organizations with appropriate Bank resources and facilitate introductions and relationship-building.
Identify emerging community needs, trends, and opportunities aligned with Corporate Responsibility goals.
Lead and coordinate the Bank’s participation in community events, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives.
Support municipal and community partner relationships as a community resource and liaison.
Coordinate and deliver financial literacy and financial wellness programming with Bank resources and lines of business.
Measure financial literacy program participation and community impact, and maintain required reporting.
Assist with the administration and execution of grantmaking, sponsorship, volunteerism, and community investment programs.
Plan, coordinate, and execute community events and volunteer initiatives across the Bank’s footprint.
Maintain accurate records and reporting for grants, sponsorships, volunteerism, events, and community partnerships.
Support associate volunteer engagement and participation in community initiatives.
Work with Corporate Responsibility leadership to identify opportunities for greater community impact and engagement.
Serve as an internal resource on community organizations, nonprofit partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, and regional community needs.
Support cross-functional initiatives that align business objectives with community impact goals.
Promote the Bank’s culture of service, volunteerism, and community stewardship.
Perform other related duties as assigned.