Program Coordinator – ProsperU

What You'll Do: (Position Summary – A Day in the Life…)

As the ProsperU Program Coordinator, you will deliver a Legendary Experience to associates, businesses, and communities by supporting the ProsperU financial wellness program. Under the direction of the ProsperU Director, you will assist in developing and delivering programming to enhance financial literacy at every stage of life. Your efforts will align with the Central Bank support pillars of Affordable Housing, Financial Wellness, and Thriving Families through Community Spirit initiatives.

Your role will include facilitating financial education workshops, classes, and events while fostering relationships with community partners to promote financial wellness and affordable housing initiatives. You will contribute to coordinating neighborhood and small business development activities through credit counseling, financial education, and related programming.

You have a passion for community engagement and team collaboration, embodying Central Bank's culture with your authentic, fun, and engaging attitude. You are detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated, bringing professionalism and a commitment to delivering effective results.

Location:

The primary location for this position is Lawrence, KS. There may be opportunities expand work location reporting once acclimated to the role.

How You'll Contribute to the Team

Community Partnership & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain purposeful relationships with community partners, including non-profits, civic organizations, and local agencies, to promote financial education initiatives.
• Assist with planning and facilitating community events and workshops that target low-to-moderate income (LMI) demographics.
• Actively engage in community outreach activities to support financial literacy and awareness of Central Bank's Community Spirit initiatives.
• Represent ProsperU at community events and gatherings to promote the program's goals.

ProsperU Program Coordination & Delivery

• Coordinate and support ProsperU workshops, classes, and events by designing and delivering engaging financial wellness content for participants.
• Assist in developing tailored financial literacy materials for various audiences, including individuals, families, and small business owners.
• Facilitate financial education sessions in person or virtually to empower participants with tools to meet personal or professional financial goals.
• Provide basic mentorship and credit counseling, referring clients to appropriate resources when necessary.

Operational Collaboration

• Partner with internal Central Bank teams to align and support financial literacy efforts alongside stand-alone programs such as Dollar Bill Kids Club, Bank@Work, and other outreach initiatives.
• Support business line partners by helping coordinate programming logistics, ensuring consistent delivery across various formats (in-person, virtual, etc.).
• Track participation, collect data, and support reporting efforts to monitor the program's impact and effectiveness.

About Us: Our Core Values

• Authentic We are Real people, with Real problems, and Real passion for our work
• Engaged We are Active in the Moment
• Nimble We Fail Fast and begin again
• Spirit We take Pride in our story
• Fun We connect through Laughter
• Grit We Find a Way

What You Can Expect from Us

We are dedicated to becoming a Brand of Choice through the value we bring to our associates, customers, and communities. We deliver a Legendary Experience through empowered and experienced banking professionals, disciplined processes, and forward-leaning technology. The milestones we celebrate in life- going to college, getting married, and buying a home, usually come with financial implications. At Central Bank, we have built our mission on transparent communication, simple processes and financial partnership for those important moments because life isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of journey. What you see is what you get. We are a fast moving, fun-loving, seriously smart group of people who really care about impacting the lives of others. We empower each other to make decisions, take risks, drive our business and make changes when we don't get it right. Our enthusiasm for experimenting is how we will find the next breakthrough. Whether recruiting a great team member, refining a core process, developing talent or simply looking for ways to inject some fun into the day, we bring a values-driven approach to everything we do. We look forward to getting to know you.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit; stand; walk; talk; see and hear. Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regular travel across Retail footprint required. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Must maintain a valid driver's license and be able to travel as needed throughout the Central Bank of the Midwest footprint. Any required travel is typically completed within normal business hours.

You've Got This…

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education to support financial literacy expertise.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the financial services industry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, with the confidence and ability to effectively speak to and engage large groups of people.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and program participants.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Canva is a plus.
• Spanish bilingual communication skills are a plus, helping to expand outreach and engagement within diverse communities.
• Highly organized with a proven ability to curate content and coordinate events.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track, monitor, and analyze data to evaluate program impact.
• A passion for community engagement and delivering meaningful financial literacy initiatives.