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Novi, MI, USA | Hourly | Full Time

Our Purpose

At Vibe, we are driven by our mission to elevate community and create opportunity . We believe in fostering an environment of inclusivity where every team member has the chance to grow professionally. Guided by our core values – be i nclusive, educate, embrace change, and seek opportunities - we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our members and communities. As we continue to grow and expand our team, we are seeking passionate individuals who share our vision and are eager to join us in our journey. If you are someone who is passionate about making a difference and is committed to creating a brighter future for our communities, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity at Vibe!

Position Purpose

This position will develop, nurture, maintain , and manage relationships with community organizations and business leaders. This position will develop and implement community

outreach programs, events and initiatives that align with the Foundation's and Credit Union's values and goals. Through effective communication and relationship-building, the Community Engagement Specialist will help strengthen the Foundation and Vibe Credit Union's ties within the community and support its mission of Elevating Community and Creating Opportunity.

Essential Duties

Community Outreach & Foundation Support:

+ Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage with the local community partners and target audiences.

+ Assist with Foundation fundraising opportunities, including grants, donations, and partnerships to secure financial support for the Foundation's programs and projects.

+ Organize and attend community events, meetings, and forums to represent the organization and strengthen community ties. (e.g., Libraries, Chambers, Municipalities, Non-profit organizations, Schools, etc.); serve as a liaison to branch managers to assist their community development activities.

+ Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to build partnerships and support community initiatives.

+ Work to determine viability, scope, and costs of sponsorship opportunities.

+ Seek opportunities for referral business of new members and loans.

+ Prospect, develop, and maintain VIP groups (e.g., onsite visits, lunch & learns, and promotional product communications).

+ Seek out leadership roles on boards and committees within assigned branch communities (e.g., Chambers, Networking Groups, etc.).

Public Relations & Communications:

+ Perform public relations activities and serve as a Vibe spokesperson when applicable.

+ Create compelling content for marketing materials, social media, and other communication channels to promote community engagement initiatives and events.

+ Effectively use internal communication tools to keep all employees informed of community events and new VIPs.

+ Collaborate with Vibe's Social Media Specialist to promote outreach activities

Measurement and Reporting:

+ Track and analyze the impact of community engagement and public relations efforts using metrics and key performance indicators defined by the Foundation and Community Engagement Director.

+ Provide regular reporting and recommendations for improvement.

+ Provide budget support as needed.

Other

+ Serve as brand steward in all activities.

+ Effectively employ time management skills to execute both internal and external job responsibilities.

+ Always maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.

+ + Understand regulations and internal policies related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and complete annual training.

+ + Education/Experience

Previous experience working in the community space or credit union industry preferred

Skills/Abilities

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ Enthusiastic learner and mindset for creativity and innovation.

+ Strong relationship building skills.

+ Strong project management skills.

+ Ability to thoroughly proof-read and edit written communication for proper grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position . While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to hear, see, talk, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, lift, push, pull, and grasp.