- Attend evening and weekend events as required to help develop additional network of contacts and referral sources.
- Represent the bank at educational seminars, workshops, and housing programs with state, local, and non-profit housing organizations promoting financial literacy, community development mission, homeownership, and /or credit counseling.
- Review Homeownership Program applications to ensure inclusion of all documentation prior to accepting potential clients into the program.
- Actively engage in searching for new community development partnerships that align with Community Development's mission of supporting affordable housing, job creation, financial literacy, and small business lending.
- Monitor and reconcile various Community Development related accounts (i.e., credit reports, Matched Savings accounts, field workshop reports, etc.).
- Manage database of new clients and create customer records.
- Assist Community Development Officer with clients and follow-ups as needed.
- Develop and maintain Homeownership Program workshop materials, Fast Track Homeowners training and credit presentation packets.
- Prepare for CRA related exams from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
- Update changes made within an organization utilizing Dollar Bank's software.
- Document CRA efforts in the Bank's software.
- Assist with local market contributions budget.
- College Degree or equivalent experience in community development or banking required.
- Minimum of two years prior administrative experience required. Previous experience working for a financial institution preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Candidate will be tested).
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Prior financial, mortgage, credit counseling or lending experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Bank operations, functions and organization preferred.
Field Development Specialist - Virginia Beach, VA, United States - Dollar Bank
Description
Become a part of the diverse, service-oriented team that is Dollar Bank, the nation's largest mutual bank.We are committed to being an inclusive community bank that invests in our customers, empowers our employees, and strengthens our communities.
The Community Development Specialist works to achieve a large part of this mission by assisting in preparing, administering, and promoting Dollar Bank's Community Development outreach services (i.e., homeownership training and homeownership credit enhancement programs) and activities aimed at community partners/collaborative groups, civic groups, small and non-profit businesses, and a variety of other grassroots organizations.
Are you driven to have frequent contact with personnel outside the department and outside the bank including customers, non-profit and civic group representatives, media and foundation representatives, public officials, and vendors to strengthen our community? The Community Development Specialist will provide a wide variety of administrative functions under the direction of the Vice President of Community Development involving work of a confidential and complex nature.
This individual must possess or develop a good understanding of the operations of the Community Development Department, its relationship to other departments, as well as Bank policies, personnel practices, and information resources available both inside and outside the Bank.
In addition, they will need to become knowledgeable and current with rules and regulations that pertain to the Community Development function and provide insight and direction to achieve compliance.
Flexibility and a willingness to assist other in overflow workload situations are key elements in the successful performance of this job.
Manage departmental registrations for Community Development's attendance at events, group meetings and orientation sessions related to outreach activities.Monday - Friday
Evenings and weekends as needed for community event participation.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, and gym membership reimbursement.
Part-time employees qualify for 401(k) with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, and gym reimbursement.Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled