Community Development Representative implements the economic development lending activities to support or subsidize improvements in the community. Establishes and maintains relationships with groups and organizations in the community to identify lending and other business development opportunities. Being a Community Development Representative develops an understanding of public programs and community needs to ensure effective community outreach and support development. Represents the institution within the community and is a resource for information about products and services that are available. Additionally, Community Development Representative adheres to all operational procedures and complies with Community Reinvestment Act and other regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Community Development Representative occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Development Representative typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About Us:
SkyPoint Federal Credit Union is a community-based financial institution, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, SkyPoint serves our members in the greater Washington D.C. metro region with a wide array of financial services, supported by technology, and offers great value, affordable fees, and rates through our member-owned structure.
The only designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) credit union in Montgomery County, SkyPoint helps our members and the community gain access to the financial services needed to prosper. Through our inclusive, expert, and compassionate team, we focus on removing banking complexities, and building empowering relationships with our members to help them achieve their financial goals with simple and accessible banking solutions.
Role Overview:
With the goal of enhancing lives, fulfilling dreams and building communities, this position is responsible for supporting overall credit union initiatives by collaborating in membership growth and development efforts with community partners, special interest groups and non-profit organizations. Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, is responsible for proactively strengthening community relationships by identifying needs and providing the appropriate financial solutions. In conjunction with the Director of Business & Community Development is responsible for organizing and implementing the Credit Union's membership development, relations and engagement functions. Assist in strategizing and developing plans on how best to reach out to the community to show benefits of Credit Union membership in ways that translate into new SkyPoint FCU memberships.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Hours:
SkyPoint FCU is open M-F 9am-5pm
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45am-5:15pm
Based upon business needs, this position may require working at or transferring permanently to neighboring branches within a reasonable commuting distance.
Benefits:
Holidays:
Eleven (11) paid per year
Leave:
You will earn Paid Time Off and Personal, Sick and disability leave. Annual leave is accrued at 4.6 hours per pay period (15 days per year). Two personal days are earned per year. Sick leave is accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period with a maximum accrual per year of 120 hours.
Insurances:
Employees are offered medical, prescription, dental, vision and disability insurance. The credit union pays a portion of the monthly premium, and the employee pays a portion. Available providers and costs will be discussed during orientation. All insurance except disability is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Life Insurance:
All full-time employees are required to have Group Term Life (GTL) insurance equal to 1x’s their basic annual earnings, up to $200,000. Active employees over age 65, their coverage is reduced to 65% of the pre-65 face value. This policy is County paid 80%, and employee paid 20%. Additional coverage can be purchased. Information will be available during orientation.
401(a)/Deferred Compensation:
You will be eligible to participate in the SkyPoint FCU Retirement 401A plan after 6 months of employment. Information about retirement options will be presented during orientation.