Vice President, Public Affairs (Corporate Impact)

Forbright Bank • Chevy Chase, MD

2d • $160,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Vice President, Public Affairs is to lead the execution of Forbright’s corporate impact and sustainability strategy. This role is responsible for driving purposeful partnerships with national and local community organizations and advancing Forbright’s environmental and CRA goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar position required
• Experience with crisis communications, issues management, and, ideally, change management required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
• Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the financial services or sustainability sectors and understanding of evolving trends in banking are preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Community Impact strategy to advance the Bank’s objectives in alignment with Forbright’s: Mission and brand
• Sustainability goals
• CRA goals
• Manage and deepen relations with key external partners including: philanthropic/non-profit organizations, and industry groups to advance the Bank’s objectives
• Engage with local and national partners to develop structured programs with measurable impact on communities/individuals and identify and evaluate new philanthropic/non-profit partnerships and programs to advance Bank objectives and increase Forbright’s presence in the community
• Support the Bank's sustainability strategy, including goal setting, tracking, and performance management.
• Lead the development and publication of the Bank’s annual Sustainability Report, including cross-functional coordination, data validation, and alignment with disclosure frameworks (e.g., SASB, TCFD)
• Support external positioning of Forbright’s community impact and sustainability efforts through key communications,, including reports, talking points, FAQs, briefing documents aligned with brand goals.
• Partner with the CRA Officer and HR to integrate donations and sustainability objectives with CRA initiatives.
• Monitor evolving sustainability regulatory frameworks, voluntary disclosure standards (e.g., SASB, TCFD), and industry trends to inform strategy and ensure compliance readiness.
• Plan and facilitate quarterly financial literacy workshops with community partners in alignment with Bank’s sustainability and CRA goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match
• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
• Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
• Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
• The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
• American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level