Senior VP, Impact & Community Strategy

WECU; Bellingham, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Bonus plan

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Wellness benefit

Loan discounts

Professional development

Job summary

WECU, headquartered in Bellingham, WA, seeks a Senior Vice President, Impact to lead enterprise-wide strategies that enhance member financial wellbeing and community impact. You will drive initiatives across departments, measure outcomes, and partner with nonprofits and government agencies to promote financial inclusion.

The role requires deep strategic thinking, a track record in leadership, and a commitment to cooperative principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree and credit union leadership preferred.
• 8+ years proven progressive leadership experience in leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and public speaking skills.
• Strong understanding of cooperative principles, community/social impact, and member‑focused financial services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the credit union's enterprise-wide impact strategy aligned with the strategic plan.
• Establish measurable goals and KPIs for community, member, and organizational impact.
• Advise the CEO, executive team and SVPs on trends affecting financial inclusion and social responsibility.
• Lead initiatives that support sustainable growth while advancing impact initiatives, mission, and values.
• Design and oversee programs that improve financial wellness and financial literacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units to improve member awareness of and access to products and services.
• Identify opportunities to reach underserved and underbanked populations.
• Measure and report outcomes related to member financial health and economic empowerment.
• Develop strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community groups.
• Lead charitable giving, sponsorships, volunteer programs, and foundation activities.
• Lead advocacy efforts and mobilize responses that align with WECU’s goals.
• Represent the credit union at community, industry, and civic events.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Master’s degree and credit union leadership preferred

Job description

WECU, headquartered in Bellingham, WA, seeks a Senior Vice President, Impact to lead enterprise-wide strategies that enhance member financial wellbeing and community impact. You will drive initiatives across departments, measure outcomes, and partner with nonprofits and government agencies to promote financial inclusion.

The role requires deep strategic thinking, a track record in leadership, and a commitment to cooperative principles.