Overview:
The Community Engagement Specialist for the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation is responsible for planning, managing, marketing, and implementing all aspects of the Foundation’s charitable outreach and will serve as a brand ambassador for NWFCUF. The Foundation’s programs provide resources to youth in our community empowering them to thrive. This team member is also responsible for leading the volunteer efforts within the Foundation for NWFCU employees. Event planning and light fundraising are also required for this impactful position.
Responsibilities:
Establishes, markets, and executes NWFCUF’s quarterly outreach drives: Food for Kids, Clean and Dream, School Essentials, and Winter Warmth
Coordinates all volunteer efforts for all NWFCUF programming
Manages the volunteer opportunities for the Foundation with NWFCU employees. Accountable for tracking NWFCU employee volunteer time
Creates and organizes mentorship opportunities for NWFCU employees
Establishes and manages Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Field Trips at Northwest
Produces NWFCU Foundation brochures and other social media, press, promotional and collateral materials for charitable programming
Collects and documents outreach stories for use in marketing and fundraising materials for each program
Accountable for marketing and tracking employee giving and fundraising for outreach drives
Manages Presidential Volunteer Service Award to recognize outstanding employee volunteerism
Takes the lead on monthly accounting tasks and donation logging
Tracks progress, analyzes data and creates reports for use by the Foundation Director and Board of Directors showing impact of programming and fundraising efforts
Provides support for Drive for the Driven and the Scholarship Program and other Foundation events
Serves as a community Ambassador for NWFCU and the Foundation
Assists with securing in-kind donations
Assist with 20-year anniversary campaign and other special events
Performs other related duties as assigned
Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
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Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience, bachelor’s degree is preferred
Minimum 2 years of work experience in non-profit and/or charitable community relations and a minimum of 5 years working experience
A passion for helping the community and the Foundation’s mission and a strong desire to have a career in the non-profit field
Demonstrated event planning skill
Accuracy and detail-orientation a must
Ability to prioritize activities to meet deadlines
Ability to build relationships and excellent interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills and ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Marketing or social media experience is necessary
Self-motivation and the ability to multi-task and work independently
Periodic evening work is required
Ability to work on-site in our Herndon, VA Headquarters
Ability to travel to any locations where NWFCU Foundation events take place
Ability to use standard office equipment and systems, working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Valid driver’s license
EEO Notice:
Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (phone number removed) or (url removed).
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