AVP, Community Partnership & Engagement

SUMMARY

The AVP, Community Partnerships & Engagement will lead and oversee Mirastar Federal Credit Union’s community impact initiatives, including managing the charitable donations and sponsorships supported by the Mirastar Community Impact Fund. This role is critical to enhancing Mirastar’s presence and influence within the communities we serve and will also assist with the Mirastar Community Advisory Board. The AVP, Community Partnerships & Engagement will develop strategic partnerships, support key Mirastar community programs, design other impactful programs, and execute engagement activities that align with Mirastar’s mission to create vibrant, prosperous communities. This position combines leadership, creativity, and a commitment to making a measurable difference through innovative community involvement and requires a strategic, collaborative, and empathetic leader who can build relationships, execute impactful programs, and evaluate outcomes to ensure sustainable community benefits.

Key Competencies:

·         Strategic Vision: Ability to align community engagement initiatives with organizational goals and values.

·         Relationship Building: Exceptional skills in cultivating, maintaining, and enhancing partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

·         Program Management: Strong ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and priorities.

·         Leadership: Capable of inspiring and managing cross-functional teams and volunteers.

·         Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

·         Data-Driven Decision-Making: Proficiency in analyzing program outcomes to inform strategy and improve impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be used to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·          Education and/or Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field and/or 5 to 7 years of experience in community engagement, corporate social responsibility, program management, or related field.

·         Demonstrated track record of managing, designing, and implementing successful community impact programs and partnerships.

·         Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required.

·         Geographical Location: This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. Individuals working in this position must be located within the state of California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Program Development and Execution – Lead the planning and execution of key events, including volunteer initiatives, sponsorships, and community outreach programs. Design and implement community engagement initiatives and programs that align with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals. Identify community needs through research, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.

·         Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and other stakeholders. Represent Mirastar at community functions, conferences, and industry events to promote the organization’s efforts and build partnerships.

·         Serve as the primary point of contact for community-related inquiries and collaborations.

·         Partnership Development – Identify and establish strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance program reach and effectiveness.

·         Event Planning and Execution – Plan and execute community-focused events such as volunteer days, donation drives, or outreach campaigns. Oversee logistics, budget management, and coordination for events.

·         Volunteer Management – Collaborate with internal departments to integrate community engagement activities across the organization and encourage companywide volunteer participation in supporting community initiatives. Coordinate volunteer events and ensure alignment with the organization’s impact goals.

·         Monitoring and Reporting – Develop metrics to measure the impact of community engagement programs that align with strategic priorities. Prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders. Present recommendations to leadership to grow and improve community impact strategies.

·         Compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and USA PATRIOT Act including but not limited to reporting suspicious activities to supervisor and BSA Officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·         Knowledge of Community Development: Strong understanding of community needs, nonprofit operations, and Corporate Social Responsibilities.

·         Analytical Skills: Ability to measure and evaluate the success of programs, using data to refine strategies.

·         Financial Acumen: Proficiency in managing budgets, grants, and funding initiatives.

·         Project Management: Experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

·         Cultural Competency: Awareness and sensitivity to the diverse communities served by Mirastar.

·         Technological Proficiency: Skilled in using CRM systems, data analysis tools, and digital communication platforms.

·         Leadership Skills: Proven ability to motivate and guide teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

·         Communication and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally at all levels.

·         Detail-oriented, self-starter who can work independently.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Hungry: Always looking for more. More things to do. More to learn. More responsibility to take on. Self-motivated and diligent. Constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity.

·         Humble: Lack of excessive ego or concerns about status. Quick to point out the contributions of others and slow to seek attention for self. Shares credit emphasizes team over self and defines success collectively rather than individually.

·         Work Intelligently: Have common sense about people. Tend to know what is happening in a group situation and how to deal with others in the most effective way. Demonstrates good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of their words and actions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

             Full-time hours are required, with additional work hours as necessary to accomplish objectives, goals, and projects.

       Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT

Mirastar encourages diverse applicants to apply for all positions. Mirastar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, familial status, marital status or domestic partner status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, ancestry, medical condition including genetic characteristics, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, any persons holding an undocumented “AB 60” driver’s license, or any other characteristic protected by law. This provision also includes the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any one of these characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these protected classifications is unlawful and is a violation of company policy. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Mirastar Federal Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Salary : $107,754 - $134,693