Community Growth Officer

Collinsville Building & Loan Association - Community Growth Officer

The Community Growth Officer is responsible for strengthening the Association’s presence, visibility, and relationship pipeline within the communities we serve. This highly outward-facing role focuses on cultivating connections, expanding community engagement, and developing meaningful opportunities for mortgage and deposit relationships through authentic networking and trusted referral partnerships.

Success in this role is measured by sustained pipeline development, strong community recognition, and high-quality relationship opportunities aligned with the Association’s growth strategy.

Reporting Structure:

The Community Growth Officer reports to the Vice President of Lending, who serves as the position’s administrative supervisor. Functional oversight and direction are provided by the Vice President of Lending and Vice President of Deposits within their respective areas of responsibility. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and works collaboratively across departments to support mortgage and deposit relationship development, pipeline growth, and the Association’s strategic objectives.

The Community Growth Officer will:

• Expand the Association’s community footprint through consistent outreach and civic involvement.
• Cultivate and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective mortgage and deposit relationships.
• Develop trusted partnerships with realtors, builders, business owners, civic leaders, and other key community partners.
• Initiate proactive outreach that cultivates and expands relationship opportunities within the community.
• Cultivate relationship opportunities and facilitate seamless handoff to internal teams for application and follow-through.
• Serve as a visible ambassador of the Association’s mission, vision, and values.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Representing the Association at community events, networking functions, volunteer initiatives, and civic organizations.
• Building awareness of the Association’s products and services through consistent community engagement.
• Identifying and nurturing opportunities for mortgage and deposit relationships.
• Developing and maintaining referral partnerships that align with Association growth priorities.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of outreach activity and relationship opportunities within the core system.
• Collaborating with mortgage, operations, and digital banking teams to ensure seamless handoff and follow-through.
• Maintaining strong working knowledge of Association products, underwriting standards, and policies.
• Participating in internal meetings and contributing positively to team culture.
• Completing required training and maintaining compliance with regulatory and Association requirements.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

The Community Growth Officer is expected to consistently demonstrate proactive relationship development and community engagement efforts aligned with the Association’s growth objectives. Performance expectations may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a defined level of meaningful customer and referral partner contacts per week.
• Sustaining a healthy and active pipeline of prospective mortgage and deposit relationships.
• Facilitating quality mortgage and deposit applications aligned with Association guidelines.
• Demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and follow-through in managing opportunities.
• Strengthening community awareness and visibility of the Association over time.

Qualifications:

• Strong networking and community engagement abilities.
• Comfort initiating conversations and building new relationships.
• Demonstrated relationship-development experience; business development or outreach experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily oversight.
• College degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Prior banking experience a plus, but not required.

Wages:

• This position offers a base salary of $50,000 annually, plus commission and performance-based bonuses.
• Based on the current compensation plan and established pipeline development goals, anticipated total annual compensation is approximately $71,000 to $94,000.
• Commission and bonus compensation are not guaranteed. Actual compensation will vary based on individual performance, bonus eligibility, deposit retention, and other terms of the Association's Compensation Plan.
• Compensation will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with Department of Labor rulings and during the annual compensation review process.
• This position is classified as exempt under applicable wage and hour laws and is not eligible for overtime pay in accordance with Illinois law.

Benefits:

Benefits for full-time employees include the following:

• Paid Time Off – Vacation paid-time off based on years of service; 48 hours Paid Leave per calendar year (in accordance with Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act).
• Birthday and Federal Holidays off with pay.
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance availability.
• Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Availability to participate in the Cafeteria Plan.
• Availability to participate in the 401K plan with Association match (100% up to 6%).
• Annual profit-sharing potential (no contribution required, minimum 3% of base).

NOTE: Benefits are subject to Board approval each calendar year.

General Schedule:

• This is a full-time, community-based role.
• Work schedule will vary based on community engagement activities, networking commitments, and relationship opportunities, with flexibility to meet outreach needs. Regular coordination with internal teams and attendance at department and staff meetings is required.

Collinsville Building & Loan Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees are entitled to rights and protections under applicable employment laws.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Banking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Collinsville, IL 62234

Salary : $50,000