AVP, Regional Community Engagement

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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AVP, Regional Community Engagement

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

The AVP, Regional Community Engagement will work with the VP, Community Engagement to coordinate initiatives designed to promote the organization and its services to the community. The AVP, Regional Community Engagement, will build relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization's liaison with various constituents. This role will plan, execute and attend key VyStar community and sponsorship events within their specific region

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Regional Strategy & Planning

• In partnership with Retail Leadership and VP, Community Engagement establishes community engagement strategy for region including marquee partnerships. budgets and events
• Partner with RVPs and BVPs to establish local grass root strategies and review requests with centralized community team.
• Partner with Culture & Belonging and Gov't Affairs regional team members.
• Manage budgets and plans, ensure key invoices get paid.
• Represent VyStar at Regional events, press conferences, etc.

Outreach and Partnerships

• Maintain active engagement across the region to have a pulse on key needs and opportunities for VyStar to be impactful in the communities we serve.
• Identify key regional organizations that align with VyStar's community strategy and develop holistic opportunities to partner across giving, volunteerism, events, board involvement, and mentoring/consulting.
• Pull together proposals forVP, Community Engagement, and other leadership as necessary.
• Set-up processes as necessary.
• Maintain communications and relationships.
• Report on results of partnerships.

Event Leadership and Coordination

• In coordination with key organizational partners, plans and attends community events across the region that promotes VyStar's community involvement.
• Establishes and promotes member/employee benefits, tickets and giveaways.
• Coordinates VyStar volunteers
• Coordinates signage, activation spaces, giveaways, advertising, tents, etc.
• Measures results and recognizes participants.

Activation and Volunteerism

• Coordinate with Marketing partners to ensure proper advertising, promotion, social engagement, public relations, and branding for community engagements.
• Coordinate with sales teams to activate opportunities through our community partnerships.
• Inspire VyStar regional staff to deeply engage in doing good through volunteerism and employee giving.
• Track and report on results.

Administration - Ensures the smooth execution of community outreach processes, including but not limited to: community presentations, outreach meetings, partnership events and providing data and metric reporting as requested. Other projects as identified.

Other Regional Marketing Support

• Partner with the AVP for Regional Marketing and key internal stakeholders Facilities, Real Estate, Regional Vice Presidents and Branch Vice Presidents to support branded experience across local branch build and renovations, new branch launch (ribbon cutting, PR, community engagement, advertising, social, etc.) and ongoing support of branch brand and marketing optimization as needed.
• Partner with the VP of Sponsorships and Regional Vice Presidents to develop and activate key brand sponsorships in region.
• Other special projects as needed.
• All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job:

• Focus - Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing client or member.
• Connect - Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate your care.
• Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions (70%/30% rule).
• Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your member's needs and objectives.
• Advance - Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded.
• Verify necessary follow-up actions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree is required (or equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience)

EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years' work experience in a similar non-profit or community development role, inclusive of:
• 2+ years in program management
• 1+ years leading large scale events

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in presentations in a business setting
• Strong computer skills and an above average knowledge of the latest Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop
• Results oriented with strong strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to participate in local events after hours and on the weekend. Local/regional travel is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work with people from all business areas and levels.
• Ability to work with varying levels of internal constituents and develop communication at various internal levels.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources