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Financial Education Coordinator

Westerly Community Credit Union
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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting the Financial Education Manager in implementing the day-to day activities of our Credit Union’s School and Community Financial Education Programs. This will include clerical duties and assisting the Financial Education manager with developing and delivering Financial Education presentations. Ensure that the Credit Union’s professional reputation is projected and maintained.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Assist in the development and implementation of the Credit Union’s Financial Education programs including but not limited to:

  • Money Mammals Kids Club
  • CeMark Financial Literacy
  • CU4Reality Program
  • Everfi Online Financial Literacy Program- High Schools, URI, WCCU Website
  • High School Speaker Opportunities
  • URI Financial Education events
  • URI Financial Education Classroom presentations
  • Community Outreach Programs/Events

Assist in developing,  coordinating and implementing other School initiatives, including but not limited to:

  • Teacher Grant Program
  • WCCU & CUARI Scholarship Programs
  • Coordinate with CCUA and the Board of Directors’ Teacher Grant and Scholarship Committees, to assure  accurate marketing pieces and timely delivery of forms, certificates, and rewards etc. to the participating schools.
  • Expand School Programs to new branch market area schools

Assists in developing and maintaining effective contact and public relations with members, education professionals, volunteers, and external business contacts. 

  • Establish and implement effective communication.
  • Ensure that members’ requests and questions are promptly, appropriately, and courteously resolved.
  • Inform members of Credit Union services, products, and policies.
  • Ensure that the Credit Union’s professional reputation is maintained.
  • Attend School and Financial Educations functions/open houses/events to develop programs and seek opportunities

Assist in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and coordination with Credit Union personnel and with management.

  • Effectively partner with other departments and the Community Outreach SME for Financial Education Presentations and event support.
  • Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns.
  • Complete required reports, records, and related documents accurately and promptly.
  • Attend meetings as required.

Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

  • Stay informed of developments in Marketing & Financial Education fields and of market changes that could affect Credit Union operations.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS:

CONTRIBUTE TO THE #WCCUCares BRAND/CULTURE

  • Maintain and project the Credit Union's 5-star service and professional reputation.
  • Resolve member and staff requests and questions promptly, friendly, and accurately.
  • Suggest Products and Services that will help our members financially succeed.
  • Volunteer at WCCU sponsored events and for your own chosen organizations.
  • Support WCCU in its business decisions and strategic direction.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

  • Analysis on insights via Everfi are provided.
  • Sales and marketing program results are provided.
  • Good working relationships exist with Credit Union personnel.
  • Professional and effective public relations are maintained.
  • Management is appropriately informed of area activities.
  • Deadlines are met.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:     Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration- Public Relations or Communications preferred, or demonstrated Customer Service equivalent experience and training.  Certified Financial Counselor Certification through WCCU after hired.

 

Required Knowledge:   Knowledge of Credit Union products and services (will train).  Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

 

Experience Required:    Minimum of one to three  years’ experience in communications, public relations and/or customer service. 

 

Skills/Abilities:   Able to operate computer applications. Excellent interpersonal, public relations, and presenting abilities, Strong project management skills, Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).

Positive, can-do attitude, Caring & community-oriented, Strong Service & Sales skills – showing a desire for our Members to succeed