Community Partnerships & Member Growth Specialist

Education First Credit Union; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Free parking

Profit sharing

Job summary

Education First Credit Union in Columbus, OH seeks a Member Development Specialist to drive community engagement and membership growth. The role blends field outreach with office-based planning to expand the credit union’s impact in the Columbus area.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in marketing or related field with 3–5 years in sales, business development, or community outreach, and strong relationship-building and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales, business development, relationship management, or community outreach.
• Experience building relationships with schools, organizations, or community groups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with schools, organizations, and individuals within our field of membership.
• Generate new membership opportunities through networking, referrals, presentations, and outreach.
• Represent Education First Credit Union at school events, benefit fairs, and community programs.
• Develop strong partnerships with school leaders, HR teams, and community influencers.

Skills

Relationship-building

Networking

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Organization

Microsoft Office

Community outreach

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Education First Credit Union in Columbus, OH seeks a Member Development Specialist to drive community engagement and membership growth. The role blends field outreach with office-based planning to expand the credit union’s impact in the Columbus area.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in marketing or related field with 3–5 years in sales, business development, or community outreach, and strong relationship-building and presentation skills.