2024 Management Development Program Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator- Buffalo, Ny

Overview:
Serves as a member of the Management Development Program (MDP) and participates in ten weeks of Core Training and one year of On-the-Job (OJT) training. Core Training responsibilities include participation in classroom training, observations of departmental presentations, interaction with senior management, peer networking, and working in teams on two group project assignments. OJT responsibilities vary by department and are assigned by the department manager. The position may be responsible for additional projects as assigned by the department manager or Leadership Development Manager-MDP.
Department Description:
Buffalo Promise Neighborhood brings together local business, community and philanthropic leaders to help build and sustain stronger communities within the city of Buffalo. Buffalo Promise Neighborhood is a long-term collaboration between M&T Bank and its community to empower schools, students, and families. We understand that learning and opportunity are intrinsically connected, and that success is most meaningful when its shared by everyone.
Position Summary:
Buffalo Promise Neighborhood seeks a dynamic, initiative-taker to assist communication and engagement efforts. This is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of communications and Community Engagement, while working for a unique nonprofit organization in collaboration with M&T Bank. The Communications and Community Engagement MDP will assist in the creation of marketing materials, develop content for social media and maintain and update Buffalo Promise Neighborhood and Westminster Community Charter School's social media platforms. The Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator MDP will engage with our stakeholders and tell our story to inspire our staff, parents, students, and community members.
The Communications and Community Engagement MDP will report directly to the CEO of Buffalo Promise Neighborhood.
Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Department Responsibilities:

• Design flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing materials.
• Assist in planning, writing, and managing e-blasts and e-newsletters.
• Showcase the stories and images of our students, staff and community on various platforms such as print, website and social media.
• Collaborate with staff on innovative ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications.
• Help execute PR strategies; draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories.
• Work with the CEO and Director of Communications to ensure Buffalo Promise Neighborhood has an exceptionally strong and coordinated strategic advancement strategy and donor relations culture.
• Create comprehensive database of targeted businesses and community organizations and manage to ensure quality and maximum usefulness.
• Assist in organizing and implementation of awareness and giving campaigns.
• Assist in preparing acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.
• Attend and document family engagement efforts, including school events, clubs, open houses and team events, performances.
• Prepare weekly reports and maintain regular contact with supervisor.

How You Can Grow Your Career:
You will gain exposure to senior management, nonprofit board members, nationally recognized brand design studio and the power of place-based community programs. You can progress to more senior roles within the group or the bank in program management and marketing as examples
Primary Program Responsibilities:

• Participate in and complete a one-year long, non-rotational training program while creating and adding value to assigned department. Receive job specific training, general training in banking, communication and leadership, and personalized coaching and feedback. Performance measures may include several objective test scores, peer and sponsor feedback from group projects, facilitator feedback, Leadership Development Manager-MDP feedback, Department Manager feedback, final assessment score, and year-end performance appraisal from Department Manager and Leadership Development Manager-MDP.
• Core Training - Participate in ten weeks of training throughout the one-year assignment to learn banking, basic financial skills, technical skills, and leadership/interpersonal skills. Develop a solid understanding of banking functions, processes, and operations.
• Group Projects - Participate in two group project assignments, working with a team of their peers to build relationships within their teams as well as with project sponsors, internal and external contacts, and senior management. Teams make a presentation to senior management at the conclusion of each project providing recommendations and potential project solutions.
• On-the-Job Training - The fundamental skills taught in core training are combined with On-the-Job training based on the incumbent's assignment. Job specific training teaches departmental policies, procedures, systems, and products. Upon completion of MDP, all incumbents attain basic skills necessary to become entry-level professionals and/or managers in their assigned department.
• Complete tasks in a manner that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and/or that serve to help the Company be in compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business line the position supports.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:
The Management Development Program is a non-rotational, one-year training program for recent college graduates where participants learn sales, accounting, project management and leadership skills depending upon their career track. Various methods of training include classroom study, divisional orientations, and teamwork on group projects. These fundamentals are coupled with on-the-job training to allow for immediate application in the area for which the participant has been hired.
Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience).
• Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better).
• Up to 1 years' work experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Work/internship experience.
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America