At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Regional Strategy & Planning

• In partnership with the Market President and SVP, Foundation President, establishes community engagement strategy for region, including marquee partnerships, budgets and events
• Partner with Regional Vice Presidents and Branch Vice Presidents to establish local grass root strategies and review requests with centralized community team
• Partner with regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Government Affairs regional team members
• Manage to budgets and plans, ensuring key invoices get paid
• Represent VyStar at regional events, press conferences, etc.

Outreach and Partnerships

• Maintain active engagement across the region to have a pulse on key needs and opportunities for VyStar to be impactful in the communities we serve
• Identify key regional organizations that align with VyStar's community strategy and develop holistic opportunities to partner across giving, volunteerism, events, board involvement, and mentoring/consulting
• Pull together proposals for SVP, Foundation President, and other leadership as necessary
• Set-up processes as necessary
• Maintain communications and relationships
• Report on results of partnerships

Event Leadership and Coordination

• In coordination with key organizational partners, plans and attends community events across the region that promotes VyStar's community involvement
• Establishes and promotes member/employee benefits, tickets, and giveaways
• Coordinates VyStar volunteers
• Coordinates signage, activation spaces, giveaways, advertising, tents, etc.
• Measures results and recognizes participants

Activation and Volunteerism

• Coordinate with Marketing partners to ensure proper advertising, promotion, social engagement, public relations, and branding for community engagements
• Coordinate with sales teams to activate opportunities through our community partnerships
• Inspire VyStar regional staff to deeply engage in doing good through volunteerism and employee giving
• Track and report results

Administration

• Ensures the smooth execution of community outreach processes, including but not limited to: community presentations, outreach meetings, partnership events, and providing data and metric reporting as requested. Other projects as identified.

Other Regional Marketing Support

• Partner with the AVP for Regional Marketing and key internal stakeholders - Facilities, Real Estate, Market President, Regional Vice Presidents and Branch Vice Presidents - to support branded experience across local branch build and renovations, new branch launch (ribbon cutting, PR, community engagement, advertising, social, etc.) and ongoing support of branch brand and marketing optimization as needed.
• Partner with the VP of Sponsorships, Market President, and Regional Vice Presidents to develop and activate key brand sponsorships in region
• Other special projects as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree is required (or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience)

EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years' work experience in a similar non-profit or community development role, inclusive of:
• 2+ years in program management
• 1+ years leading large-scale events

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in presentations in a business setting
• Strong computer skills and an above average knowledge of the latest Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop
• Results oriented with strong strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to participate in local events after hours and on the weekend. Local/regional travel is required
• Ability to manage multiple projects, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong team orientation and ability to work with people from all business areas and levels
• Ability to work with varying levels of internal constituents and develop communication for various internal levels

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources