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Form of workTitle:Regional Community Relations Specialist
Primary Location: Grand Rapids, open to all Michigan regions
Employee Status: full-time
Estimated Hours/Week: 38
Remote: Yes - hybrid schedule
Travel Expected: 25% - 30%
What You'll Get: (note varied offerings based on role and hours)
About this position:
LMCU is looking for a Regional Community Relations Specialist that will enhance LMCU's image internally and externally through the engagement and mobilization of staff volunteerism in the community, philanthropic and community partnerships, sponsorships, and impact initiative execution.
What you'll do:
What You'll Bring: You'll like this position if you have...
Who We Are:
We're proud of our past, thrilled with our present, and couldn't be more excited about our future! Lake Michigan Credit Union has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in the nation with our headquarters in West Michigan.
As a credit union, LMCU is a not for profit institution, owned by its members, instead of corporate stock holders. We are accountable directly to our members, and they directly share in our success - benefitting by lower and fewer fees, better savings and checking interest rates, lower cost mortgages and a host of other advantages that simply don't exist at traditional banks.
It's about always doing what's best and right for our members - it guides everything we do.
From friendly, knowledgeable and professional employees who greet you by name, to offering stellar value at every turn, LMCU works for its members.
Working with LMCU you can grow and advance in your career and work with talented teams that help you become better each and every day. As an employee you can have confidence in knowing your work is having an impact by supporting our mission of serving our members' lifetime financial needs.
You'll be encouraged to innovate and excel and we're committed to your empowerment as an employee, providing ongoing training, development, support, and opportunities for you to achieve your career goals.
Have additional questions about the role?
You may email us at: Careers@lmcu.org
If you lack access to the internet or internet connectivity, or have a disability that hinders your ability to apply online, please choose one of the following options to obtain assistance:
Call us at: (616) 242-9790
Mail your resume to: 5664 Prairie Creek Drive, Caledonia, MI 49316
Please Note: These options are reserved for use by individuals requesting an accommodation as a candidate. Information received via these options will be routed to our HR team, who will provide appropriate assistance to facilitate the completion of LMCU's online application.
LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Primary Location: Grand Rapids, open to all Michigan regions
Employee Status: full-time
Estimated Hours/Week: 38
Remote: Yes - hybrid schedule
Travel Expected: 25% - 30%
What You'll Get: (note varied offerings based on role and hours)
- Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness package including Medical (with prescription coverage), Dental, and vision
- Matching Health Savings Account Contributions, Dependent Care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Retirement options like 401 (k) with company match and pension.
- Paid time off: Vacation, Personal days, paid holidays, paid volunteer time, sick days, & flex time.
- Tuition reimbursement
- To see a full list of our benefit offerings - check out this helpful guide!
About this position:
LMCU is looking for a Regional Community Relations Specialist that will enhance LMCU's image internally and externally through the engagement and mobilization of staff volunteerism in the community, philanthropic and community partnerships, sponsorships, and impact initiative execution.
What you'll do:
- Lead community engagement efforts, including sponsorships and philanthropic outreach in LMCU's Michigan footprint beyond Grand Rapids including the Lakeshore and Eastern, Northwest, and Southwest Michigan regions. Potential support of LMCU's Florida involvement may also be necessary at times. *Frequent regional and local travel will be required.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with LMCU staff, management, and community members, including them in business development opportunities, volunteerism, and community events in assigned territories and serving as a connector.
- Maintain and further develop existing partnerships and initiate new relationships in the business community, education, and hospital fields as well as other sectors while representing LMCU in a professional manner at all times.
- Ensure that the credit union is highly visible in the community through volunteer efforts, as well as through organized special events that promote the credit union's investments in community development projects. Assist with the coordination and execution of all volunteer activities involving LMCU staff members and volunteers.
- Identify and create opportunities for LMCU to partner with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations in support of financial wellness initiatives and outreach.
- Track, collate, and maintain inventory of supplies and donations, as required.
What You'll Bring: You'll like this position if you have...
- Three years to five years of experience in public relations, business development, and/or marketing.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations or a related field of study.
- Ability to build relationships and have compassionate, caring personality traits.
- Safely operate a vehicle in all types of weather conditions; valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite of products.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in all forms: verbal, written and electronic.
Who We Are:
We're proud of our past, thrilled with our present, and couldn't be more excited about our future! Lake Michigan Credit Union has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in the nation with our headquarters in West Michigan.
As a credit union, LMCU is a not for profit institution, owned by its members, instead of corporate stock holders. We are accountable directly to our members, and they directly share in our success - benefitting by lower and fewer fees, better savings and checking interest rates, lower cost mortgages and a host of other advantages that simply don't exist at traditional banks.
It's about always doing what's best and right for our members - it guides everything we do.
From friendly, knowledgeable and professional employees who greet you by name, to offering stellar value at every turn, LMCU works for its members.
Working with LMCU you can grow and advance in your career and work with talented teams that help you become better each and every day. As an employee you can have confidence in knowing your work is having an impact by supporting our mission of serving our members' lifetime financial needs.
You'll be encouraged to innovate and excel and we're committed to your empowerment as an employee, providing ongoing training, development, support, and opportunities for you to achieve your career goals.
Have additional questions about the role?
You may email us at: Careers@lmcu.org
If you lack access to the internet or internet connectivity, or have a disability that hinders your ability to apply online, please choose one of the following options to obtain assistance:
Call us at: (616) 242-9790
Mail your resume to: 5664 Prairie Creek Drive, Caledonia, MI 49316
Please Note: These options are reserved for use by individuals requesting an accommodation as a candidate. Information received via these options will be routed to our HR team, who will provide appropriate assistance to facilitate the completion of LMCU's online application.
LMCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
