Community Impact Coordinator

Centra Credit Union; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Credit Union in Columbus, Indiana, invites applications for a Community Impact Coordinator at our Corporate HQ. This role spearheads Centra’s community involvement programs, including grants, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer initiatives.

You will coordinate major programs like the Holiday Giving Program, Loretta M. Burd Scholarship, Team Member Nominated Donations, and United Way Workplace Campaign, acting as the public face of Centra’s community service efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination education & experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Implements strategies to increase awareness of and participation in Centra’s Community Involvement programs, both internally and externally.
• Collects details on sponsorship and donation requests from organizations across Centra’s footprint, assessing fit with the Community Involvement strategy, and provides recommendations to management.
• Organizes Centra Foundation Board communications and engagement opportunities.
• Facilitates the nomination, voting and selection process for the Team Member Nominated Donations program and ensures donations are distributed and communications shared with Members, Team Members and Communities.
• Implements the Loretta M. Burd High School and Adult Scholarship program, oversees selection and ensures payments are issued prior to the start of the school year.
• Organizes the annual Holiday Giving Program with all branches, including the Giving Tuesday match, and ensures donations are distributed after the program ends.
• Organizes all regular, annual, and pop-up vendor opportunities for Centra Team Members and communicates with Members, Team Members and Communities Centra serves.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Description

Thank you for your interest in a career with Centra.A career at Centra Credit Union is more than a job; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our Members’ financial lives and our communities.Centra was established in 1940 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. Centra is ranked among the top five largest credit unions in Indiana and among the most financially sound institutions in the United States.Centra serves Membership throughout central and southern Indiana as well as other areas like Jamestown, NY, and Whitakers, NC.Centra Team Members enjoy excellent benefits, an atmosphere that fosters family and work-life integration, a heritage of strong values, a high level of Team Member engagement in the achievement of results, and the opportunity for growth with the Centra Family.Credit Unions are Not for Profit, Not for Charity, But for Service.If these are the things that matter to you then please read on, we look forward to hearing from you.

Centra Credit Union has an exciting opportunity for a Community Impact Coordinator at our Corporate HQ in Columbus, Indiana. This position is responsible for Centra’s overall support of the Communities it serves. This includes encouraging volunteerism, organizing participation in community events and vetting requests for grants, donations, and sponsorships. The Community Impact Coordinator is also responsible for organizing and managing Centra’s major programs, such as Holiday Giving Program, Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Programs, Team Member Nominated Donations, United Way Workplace Campaign, and Teaming Up with Teachers. Serves as the primary point of contact and public representative for Centra's community involvement programs, actively participating in community events and engagement activities to promote Centra's mission and values.

At Centra, we approach compensation with care and integrity, ensuring our pay practices reflect local markets while honoring our commitment to our Team Members. Compensation is just one part of our total rewards approach. Eligible positions also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Spanish/English interpreters may be eligible for an interpreting differential.

This position may be required to perform additional duties as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

• Implements strategies to increase awareness of and participation in Centra’s Community Involvement programs, both internally and externally.
• Collects details on sponsorship and donation requests from organizations across Centra’s footprint, assessing how each opportunity fits into the overall Community Involvement strategy, providing recommendations on levels of support, and providing expert consultation to management on participation.
• Organizes Centra Foundation Board communications and engagement opportunities.
• Facilitates the nomination, voting and selection process for the Team Member Nominated Donations program and ensures all donations are distributed and communications are shared with Members, Team Members and Communities.
• Implements the Loretta M. Burd High School and Adult Scholarship program. Oversees selection and ensures payments are issued prior to the start of the school year.
• Organizes the annual Holiday Giving Program with all branches, including the Giving Tuesday match, and ensures all donations are distributed to the local organizations promptly after the program ends.
• Organizes all regular, annual, and pop-up vendor opportunities for Centra Team Members. Communicates on all programs with Members, Team Members and the Communities Centra serves to ensure awareness, goals, and participation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - (EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED):

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Three years to five years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.

Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Equivalent combination education & experience or better.

Preferred

3-5 years related experience or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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