JOB TITLE: Community Relations ManagerFunctional Area: Community ImpactDepartment: Community ImpactFLSA Status: Exempt Seattle Credit Union is proud to be intentional in recruiting, hiring, and promoting a workplace that is inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that celebrates our collective differences and encourages all to apply, including those with different background, disability, age, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ABOUT THE ROLE:Seattle Credit Union is dedicated to helping our members achieve financial prosperity by providing education and banking services that meet their personal goals. We are Inclusive, Inventive and Invested. We are Seattle Credit Union - we build strong and trusting relationships in service of our Mission.We are looking for a Community Relations Manager who is driven to make a positive impact on the employee, member, and community experience. You are a strategic thinker with a bias for action. You have a relentless pursuit of excellence while bringing others along. You do not settle for mediocrity and are comfortable with challenging the status quo. If you’re always looking for more efficient and innovative ways of working, are thoughtful, intentional, and collaborative, we would love to talk to you!The Community Relations Manager, at the direction of the Chief Impact Officer, provides execution of community and public relations initiatives and strategy. They must demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-based approach to serving our mission and impacting our community. This role furthers our business goals by engaging internal partners, and externally by building and maintaining strategic partnerships, engaging in Washington State communities, and reaching priority audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to bring forth new ideas and see those ideas come to life!WHAT YOU WILL DO:Establishes and maintains an event calendar, leads, and oversees the successful execution and measurement of events by working with cross functional teams; presents the Credit Union with a strong visible corporate image at partner, neighborhood, and community events and festivals.Builds and delivers programs that will promote financial literacy while growing credit union visibility, including facilitating financial wellness workshops and seminars through reciprocating relationships. Explore and manage Select Employer Groups (SEGs), offering financial services to employers that meet the mission of SCU at both local businesses and non-profit organizations; Build and maintain a database to manage SEGs. Builds relationships with local fundraiser and sponsorship affiliates that align with SCU’s mission and vision; manage donations, attendance, and brand expos.Partners and collaborates with credit union Managers frequently to develop branch outreach initiatives based on branch neighborhood and branch consumer base. Collaborates with other stakeholders to report findings and recommendations to Senior Management.Drives results by engaging new business, outreach, developing KPI’s, and measuring impact to communities. Provides management support for grants and reporting mechanisms. Actively partners and collaborates across all areas of the organization to best understand and communicate the value of all SCU services to key community stakeholders.Maintains relationships with non-profit community partners to communicate the value of SCU.Engages with community partners, stakeholders, and organizations, and leverages current relationships to further expand business development opportunities at all levels.Able to communicate skillfully, both verbal and written, in an effective manner that facilitates clear understanding. Educates and persuades internal and external audiences through public speaking and presentation skills.Demonstrates innovative thinking by translating strategic plans into successfully executed actions.Optimally multitasks and prioritizes work responsibilities all while meeting deadlines. Demonstrates flexibility to understand changing priorities and adjusts accordingly.Contributes both independently and as part of a dynamic team.Drives results by engaging new business, outreach, and measurable community impact.Professional conduct which includes punctual and excellent attendance.Demonstrates commitment to SCU values.Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL BRING:Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, public relations, finance, economics, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership positions in community development, social services, non-profit and/or business development, and/or organizational development on a local or regional scale. Practical experience serving communities historically underrepresented by the financial services industry. Experience within an economic development-oriented organization, chamber of commerce, nonprofit, public, or municipal entity preferred. Excels at follow-through, anticipating challenges, and is confident meeting tangible metrics with some level of role ambiguity.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). Preferred Qualifications:Masters Degree in business, communications, marketing, public relations, finance, economics or related field.Financial Institution background. Working Conditions: This is a hybrid role with work performed remotely as well as in an office and/or branch environment in the Greater Seattle area of Washington State. Team members may attend special off-hour meetings and seminars.The nature of work may include prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Some travel may be required. Benefits:Seattle Credit Union supports and invests in our employees. We offer many great benefits including zero contribution medical, dental, and vision plans for our employees. Additionally, SCU offers a generous paid time off program as well as a 401k plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.