Communications Coordinator

Description/Job Summary

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with nearly $15 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.

The Marketing Coordinator will serve as a member of a cross-functional team that prepares and implements the Association's marketing communications plan, including the development and publishing of customer facing information and marketing materials, along with updating and maintenance of social media accounts and the Association website and assisting with Public Affairs and Knowledge Exchange activities, as needed.

The value drivers for this role are as follows:

• Support the Marketing Communications team in presenting the value Farm Credit East products and services provide to support customer owner's businesses and association growth initiatives.
• Work across Association teams to uphold the Farm Credit East brand and always promote a positive corporate image.

Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!

Duties and Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Creates content for Farm Credit East social media networks
  
• Assists in creation of email campaigns to reach targeted customers and prospects
• Assists in maintenance of association brand websites, including coordination of web inquiries, as needed
  
• Assists in the development of Today's Harvest blog content

Marketing Communications

• Develops consistent PowerPoint presentations for internal and external meetings
  
• Assists with the development and ordering of marketing content including brochures, folders, ads and tradeshow displays
  
• Assists in the coordination and promotion of Farm Credit East participation at internal and external events
  
• Organizes marketing materials on intranet site ensuring appropriate resources are available for staff
  
• Coordinates ad materials in digital and print media for local marketplace and sponsorship requests
  
• Serves in a backup capacity for members of the Marketing Communications team, as appropriate

Reporting

• Maintains an updated list of farm and non-farm media contacts
  
• Monitors Farm Credit East media coverage
  
• Develops quarterly report on social media activity
  
• Develops a quarterly report of Knowledge Exchange/Marketing Communications activity to be provided to the Farm Credit East Board's Governance/Stewardship Committee

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, business administration, related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of the job
• Knowledge of communications, website content development, marketing principles and practices; preparing marketing materials, including oral and written communication to effectively exchange information with peers, supervisor and customers; planning and coordinating projects.
• We offer hybrid work options after two weeks of employment with Farm Credit East. Hybrid work options are determined based on job role and balancing the needs of the customers, the team, and individual work performance. This will be reviewed based on manager discretion.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience
• Short Term Incentive to reward business results
• Retirement Contributions:
  
  • 401(k) match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salary
  • Defined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of service
• Time Off:
  • 15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service
  • 12 days of holiday leave per year
  • 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year , followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to year
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 80 hours of paid leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
  • Family Care Leave: Additional leave options available under FMLA and company policy
• Health and Insurance:
  • programs to support your overall health and well-being
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance at 2x base pay
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base pay
  • Long-term disability insurance at 2/3 base pay
• Additional Benefits:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education and training
  • Employee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resources
• Benefits Eligibility
  • Eligibility Begins: First of the month following your hire date
  • Eligible Employees: Full-time employees working 30 hours per week; Part-Time employees working 20 hours per week.