Community Impact and Programs Specialist

At Unitus, each employee has an opportunity to make a difference for our members. The Community Impact and Programs Specialist is responsible for cultivating strong connections with the communities we serve through impactful programs and events that will strengthen the Unitus brand. This position contributes to the development of the community engagement strategy, manages Unitus' employee volunteerism programs, spearheads the planning and execution of annual fundraisers, collection drives, and community outreach events. This position also supports the organization's foundation, sponsorship deliverables, and creates engaging stories and communications to highlight our community engagement efforts. Our strong team of leaders, outstanding culture, above market benefits, continuous involvement in the communities we serve, and competitive pay programs make Unitus an excellent place to contribute and grow your talents.

Community Relations & Volunteerism

• Manage volunteerism programs that build relationships with and supports local nonprofits, including volunteer time off benefits, company-sponsored volunteer events, and employee charitable match donations.
• Respond to and manage volunteer requests.
• Maintains employee volunteer and giving records and utilizing the Unitus Gives volunteer platform.
• Represents the credit union at community partner special events, meetings and committees.
• Partner with the internal departments, Financial Wellness, DEIA committee, and employee resource groups (ERG) to identify and facilitate employee volunteer activities.

Event & Fundraising Management

• Manages all community events including staffing, budgeting, planning, and hosting. Events may include community outreach through neighborhood events, sponsorship events, and signature events. Sources and manages all event vendors and resources within budget and established guidelines.
• Acts as an event management resource for the financial wellness team and credit union departments as needed.
• Maintains ongoing calendar for organization events.
• Create and execute annual fundraising events to support the credit union and organization's foundation. Accountable for the achievement and execution of revenue targets fundraising events.

Sponsorships Administration

• Collaborate with Sr. Community Impact and Programs Specialist and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of sponsorships, including branding and benefits.
• Oversees distribution, maintenance, and ordering of all event supplies and collateral needs. Coordinates Supplies/Giveaways/Collateral for Events and Sponsorships.

Communications And Marketing Collaboration

• Assists in generating compelling communications and content that effectively showcase our community engagement efforts and storytelling.

As An Ideal Candidate, You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, or communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community engagement, event coordination sponsorships, or organizing and executing community focused special events or projects; must include experience communicating effectively with community leaders to assess program development and impact, clarify expectations, measure ROI, and identify and leverage emerging opportunities.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or financial institutions is preferred
• Spanish language skills preferred

Our Benefits
Maintaining wellness and work/life balance is an important part of the Unitus culture. Our benefits are a reflection of this commitment.

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HSA
• Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during their first twelve months of employment
• Unitus recognizes 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives (*eligibility dependent)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Debt Repayment
• Transit & Parking benefits
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

What's it really like to work here?
We are a people-focused organization that places an emphasis on culture. Unitus is local, successful, and committed to continuously improving and growing

Unitus Community Credit Union (Unitus) is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process.