Regional Community Development Partner

PeoplesBank•Hartford, CT

3d•$65,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Community Development Partner advances the Bank’s strategic priorities by building and nurturing relationships with nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, business leaders, and community stakeholders throughout the Bank’s market area. As a visible regional ambassador and connector, the role identifies opportunities for collaboration, financial education, community investment, volunteerism, and civic engagement that create lasting community impact. The position is based in the Hartford, Connecticut office and works closely with Corporate Responsibility leadership, market leaders, and business lines. The role leads regional outreach efforts; manages philanthropic and volunteer initiatives; oversees grantmaking and sponsorship activities; coordinates community events and financial literacy programming; and supports Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives. It also documents and reports community development services and activities, administers regional grantmaking budgets, ensures activities follow applicable policies and guidelines, and helps measure community impact. This is a hybrid position involving office work, program administration, event management, and extensive field time throughout the local community and regional market area. Travel throughout the Bank’s footprint is expected. Flexibility is required for early morning, evening, and weekend community events, educational programs, civic meetings, and volunteer activities.

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 work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.
Exceptional networking, public speaking, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
Ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt educational content to different age groups and financial knowledge levels.
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 efforts for regulatory and compliance readiness.
Assist with gathering data and preparing reports for CRA examinations and internal Corporate Responsibility reporting.
Manage and monitor regional grantmaking budgets and funding allocations.
Ensure community investments and outreach activities 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 nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, local legislators, and other community stakeholders.
Represent the Bank as a regional ambassador in the communities it serves.
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.
Represent the Bank at community activities, civic meetings, nonprofit functions, and networking events.
Support municipal and community partner relationships as a trusted community resource and liaison.
Coordinate and deliver financial literacy and financial wellness programming in collaboration with Bank resources and lines of business.
Measure participation and community impact for financial literacy programming and maintain required reporting.
Assist with administering and executing grantmaking, sponsorship, volunteerism, and community investment programs.
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of 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.
Collaborate with Corporate Responsibility leadership to identify opportunities for greater community impact and engagement.
Work with business lines to support community engagement efforts.
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 a culture of service, volunteerism, and community stewardship throughout the organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.