Public Relations/Foundation Assistant

Who We are:

At Ion Bank, we pride ourselves on providing exemplary customer service and building lifetime relationships by partnering with our customers to identify and achieve their financial goals. We are passionate about our Service Standards and live by them every day.

As a result of Ion’s continued growth, the bank consistently provides robust and diverse development programs for its employees with a goal of personal expansion. Not only does Ion prioritize its internal team, but additionally values the communities that the employees serve. The bank consistently encourages volunteerism from its employees to support customers and beyond. Apply now to join the Ion community!

Who we are seeking for this role:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate and encourage high standards of behavior that is consistent with Ion’s service Philosophy of Safety & Security, Accuracy, Responsiveness, Friendly, Personalized Service. Consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to Ion, willing to go “above and beyond” whenever necessary. This individual thrives in an environment that encourage teamwork and promotes inclusion by working with a variety of people.

As a Public Relations/Foundation Assistant, you are responsible for:

Supporting the bank and foundation community engagement efforts by assisting in the planning and execution of various community events, sponsorships, volunteerism, and initiatives while maintaining accurate records. Perform administrative duties related to community relations and foundation efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure company service standards are continually achieved in area of responsibility.
• Provide support to SVP, Community Relations Officer/Executive Director of Ion Bank Foundation
• Assist in the coordination and execution of community events, sponsorships, and various initiatives.
• Support the development of communication materials such as press releases, and social media content that promote both the bank and the foundation’s community involvement.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers, local community organizations, nonprofits, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Send emails and make follow up phone calls.
• Manage community volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of community engagement activities for the bank and foundation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work with internal departments to ensure alignment with the bank's community relations goals and initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with community members, partners, and coworkers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Previous experience in community relations, public relations, or event coordination is a plus.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Benefits:

• 401k and Employer Match
• Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 15 Paid Time Off Days
• Job Shadowing
• Volunteer Opportunities

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Ion Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or veteran status.

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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)