Job Summary:
The Foundation & Education Specialist will work with the other members of the Foundation & Education team, to enhance Firstmark's community at large and educational program and activities, acting as a brand liaison between the credit union, the Foundation, and the community it supports. This role encompasses assisting with planning and implementation of Firstmark Foundation signature events, hosted events, representing the credit union and Foundation at community events, and assisting with requests from community partners.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Foundation & Education Relationships Manager with nurturing relationships with private and public schools in the credit union field of membership; act as liaison to school districts and Region 20 to support opportunities for credit union involvement.
• Support and coordinate with businesses and non-profits that support the education community. (I.e., Firstmark approved vendor-like events, community fairs/events, back to school events and activities.)
• Assist with leading community relations efforts by helping plan, coordinate, and execute events that benefit the credit union, Foundation, and education community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting outreach introductory phone calls, assist with identifying and securing vendors and/or sponsors, and manage ticketing and attendee lists.
• Assist the Foundation & Education Relationships Manager with planning, coordinating, and executing Firstmark Foundation Signature events.
• Assist the VP, Impact & Marketing with preparation of Foundation board meeting minutes, board packet preparation, and board meeting follow-ups and updates.
• Assist with monitoring outcomes of programs and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic activities reports to the VP, Impact & Marketing.
• Work collaboratively with key internal departments (i.e. Retail, HR/Training/Volunteers, etc.) and external stakeholders to maximize volunteer, member, and potential member experiences.
• Ensure credit union participation of sponsored events meets brand standards; Promote goodwill and convey a positive image of the credit union and Foundation.
• Represent the credit union/Foundation at select events and support appropriate staffing at all events; Coordinate with HR for volunteers; collaborate with Communications for internal messaging.
• Think through problems and analyze issues accurately, as well as anticipate obstacles or setbacks, and contribute to setting contingency plans as necessary with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for communicating with external stakeholders in a timely fashion via email, phone, or offsite meetings. Ability to write email correspondence that adheres to brand voice and usage guidelines when corresponding to external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with all departments to learn the organization and support business development efforts.
• Maintain and order inventory of promotional items for the Foundation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Education, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field of study, preferred. Or 2-3 years' experience in the field of Education, or related field.
• 1-2 years' experience planning events or supporting the planning of events is preferred.
• 1-2 years of public speaking skills; large group setting speaking engagements.
• Strong member service (customer service) skills and time management skills are required.
• Strong writing skills.
• Project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, proactively problem solve and be highly organized.
• Flexibility to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, supporting community and business development events.
• Ability to left 30 lbs with assistance to maneuver marketing activation equipment.
• Ability to perform 30% of responsibilities in the field; 70% of work to be performed in office.
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual, preferred.
• All Firstmark team members must mirror our shared values: happy, helpful, honest, humble and hungry (driven)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)