What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events & Communications Specialist position at American Eagle Financial Credit Union?
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference and building connections? In this role, you’ll help bring AEFCU’s community initiatives to life by planning and support events that matter. You’ll manage logistics, create engaging communications, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure our brand shines across every platform. From coordinating volunteers to sharing stories that inspire, you’ll play a key role in strengthening AEFCU’s presence and impact in the communities we serve.
Location – American Eagle Financial Center, East Hartford CT
Hours – Fulltime
You Are
You are a Relationship Builder
You thrive on making meaningful connections within the community. Your ability to organize and execute events with precision reflects your strong attention to detail and adaptability. You bring energy and professionalism to every interaction, ensuring AEFCU is represented with warmth and integrity.
You are a Communications Advocate
You excel at crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences. Your collaborative nature allows you to work seamlessly with teams, while your creativity ensures content is engaging and authentic. You understand the power of storytelling to strengthen brand presence and foster trust.
You are Organized
You approach challenges with resourcefulness and a solutions mindset, ensuring outreach programs run smoothly and deliver positive experiences. Your dedication helps AEFCU build trust and goodwill in the communities we support.
We Are
A purpose-driven organization with a proud legacy. Guided by our mission to enrich lives and create a world where financial freedom is a reality, we lead with heart, show up authentically, and seek to uplift our members, communities, and each other. Our culture is our power, it fuels innovation, amplifies impact, and sets us apart as we grow together and reach new heights.
Key Responsibilities
This role requires Subject Matter Expertise and the ability to provide mentorship, guidance and training to other team members. While this level of expertise will generally be attained with a minimum of three years in a previous role in marketing, or equivalent combination of training and experience and Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Related field. Priority will be place upon the demonstration of the ability to meet qualifications without an absolute focus on duration of experience, in recognition that the attainment of such qualifications may be obtained at different paces by different individuals.
Certificates, Licenses And Registrations (if Applicable)
Valid Driver’s License. Regular local travel (Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, New Haven counties in CT and Hampden County, MA) will be required with own personal vehicle.
Opportunities for Growth
At AEFCU, your growth matters. We invest in your development with opportunities like individual development plans, educational reimbursement, job shadowing across departments, and hands-on leadership practice through specialized trainings. Whether you’re building new skills or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported every step of the way, because when you grow, we all rise together.
AEFCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Are you passionate about making a difference and building connections? In this role, you’ll help bring AEFCU’s community initiatives to life by planning and support events that matter. You’ll manage logistics, create engaging communications, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure our brand shines across every platform. From coordinating volunteers to sharing stories that inspire, you’ll play a key role in strengthening AEFCU’s presence and impact in the communities we serve.
Location – American Eagle Financial Center, East Hartford CT
Hours – Fulltime
You Are
You are a Relationship Builder
You thrive on making meaningful connections within the community. Your ability to organize and execute events with precision reflects your strong attention to detail and adaptability. You bring energy and professionalism to every interaction, ensuring AEFCU is represented with warmth and integrity.
You are a Communications Advocate
You excel at crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences. Your collaborative nature allows you to work seamlessly with teams, while your creativity ensures content is engaging and authentic. You understand the power of storytelling to strengthen brand presence and foster trust.
You are Organized
You approach challenges with resourcefulness and a solutions mindset, ensuring outreach programs run smoothly and deliver positive experiences. Your dedication helps AEFCU build trust and goodwill in the communities we support.
We Are
A purpose-driven organization with a proud legacy. Guided by our mission to enrich lives and create a world where financial freedom is a reality, we lead with heart, show up authentically, and seek to uplift our members, communities, and each other. Our culture is our power, it fuels innovation, amplifies impact, and sets us apart as we grow together and reach new heights.
Key Responsibilities
- Community Event Management
- Responsible for administrative tasks (e.g., ordering materials, packing materials for an event or sponsorship, sending materials to a branch, setting up for a seminar and/or cleaning up at the conclusion, managing RSVPs, etc.).
- Supports invoicing process, submitting payments, tracking, etc… aligning to the annual community plan and budget.
- Plans, organizes and executes deliverables for AEFCU’s participation in external sponsorships and events. Includes internal and external communications, facilitating payments, recruiting employee volunteers, coordinating Marketing materials (e.g., logos, flyers, giveaways, signage, etc.) and taking or obtaining photos for social media.
- Maintains AEFCU’s calendar of sponsorships, seminars and events, and shares with others as appropriate.
- In-person representation at events and community gatherings (e.g., check presentation photos, community events, financial education seminars, etc.) is required on a regular basis. Events may be after typical business hours or on weekends. Flex time is available to account for this.
- Communications Support
- Drafts and distributes/publishes content promoting AEFCU as a whole, as well as various individuals or groups within the company. Includes internal memos, community involvement webpage, web articles, newsletters and social media posts.
- Works closely with the marketing team to schedule and execute social media posts and plans for community events, contributions, and volunteer efforts.
- Outreach Program Logistics
- Coordinates and manages logistics for community outreach programs and special events that positively influence public opinion or promotes products, services or perception of the company.
This role requires Subject Matter Expertise and the ability to provide mentorship, guidance and training to other team members. While this level of expertise will generally be attained with a minimum of three years in a previous role in marketing, or equivalent combination of training and experience and Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Related field. Priority will be place upon the demonstration of the ability to meet qualifications without an absolute focus on duration of experience, in recognition that the attainment of such qualifications may be obtained at different paces by different individuals.
Certificates, Licenses And Registrations (if Applicable)
Valid Driver’s License. Regular local travel (Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, New Haven counties in CT and Hampden County, MA) will be required with own personal vehicle.
Opportunities for Growth
At AEFCU, your growth matters. We invest in your development with opportunities like individual development plans, educational reimbursement, job shadowing across departments, and hands-on leadership practice through specialized trainings. Whether you’re building new skills or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported every step of the way, because when you grow, we all rise together.
AEFCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
