What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Manager position at AmeriCU?
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Position : Community Relations Manager
Location : 4957 Commercial Drive
Job Id : 2444
of Openings : 1
Starting pay rate : $72,556 to $90,696 annually, actual rate will depend on experience
Status : Full-Time, Exempt
Who Are We?
AmeriCU is a not-for-profit credit union based in Rome, NY with assets in excess of $2.7 Billion and serving a membership base of over 160,000 members across Central New York, the United States, and beyond. For 74 years we have been committed to our members, our employees, and our communities. In 2024 we were once again recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State and recognized by American Banker as one of the best credit unions in the United States to work for, ranking 27 out of 70!
The Position :
AmeriCU Credit Union is in search of a Community Relations Manager who aligns directly with our mission to provide our members with the right financial services to live life, dream big, and achieve financial success, and our vision to be the most admired organization in every community we serve. The Community Relations Manager will lead our community relations efforts and position AmeriCU as one of the most admired organizations in every community we serve. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote our brand, enhance our public image, and foster strong community engagement activities.
What you will do :
- Develop and implement a plan to be a socially responsible corporate entity, identifying opportunities for giveback and volunteerism through community relations
- Build and foster relations with non-profit and public representatives; working to identify greatest areas of need and impact
- Serve as the volunteer Executive Director for AmeriCU’s Charitable Foundation, working collaboratively with the volunteer Board of Directors to oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services
- Plan, organize, and execute community outreach programs and events
- Develop and execute all internal and external fundraising activities
- Manage sponsorship requests
- Identify opportunities to showcase the Credit Union through events
- Coordinate and manage all logistics for Credit Union hosted and community events
- Deliver presentations and represent the organization at community events and media appearances
- Maintain public relations to increase visibility and awareness of the Credit Union’s mission and impact
- Provide talking points, speeches, and presentations to Credit Union officials for public appearances
- Measure the effectiveness of community strategies
- Work collaboratively with the marketing team to create and distribute content to support our community outreach, brand, and public image
- Manage Credit Union memberships in industry / trade and community groups
- Plan and manage the community budget to ensure financial sustainability and effective resource allocation
- Serve as a brand ambassador for the organization
- Lead a team of community representatives and volunteers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability
- Assist with project management as needed
Come grow with us!
Whether you are just starting out or have been working in your field already, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement. It is our goal to hire employees who will provide exceptional service to our members and who value giving back and supporting the communities we serve. In addition, we offer the following benefits :
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Salary : $72,556 - $90,696