Community Development Specialist
Company: Dollar Bank
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Overview:Become a part of the diverse, service-oriented team
that is Dollar Bank, the nations 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 Banks 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? Are you capable
of working independently with limited guidance and able to handle
sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and confidentiality?
If so, this is a great fit for you!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.Principle Activities and
Duties: Serve as departmental point of contact in response to
inquiries regarding eligibility for enrollment in Dollar Banks
First Time Homebuyer Program. Manage departmental registrations for
Community Developments attendance at events, group meetings and
orientation sessions related to outreach activities. 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 Developments
mission of supporting affordable housing, job creation, financial
literacy, and small business lending. Order and review credit
reports as requested. Maintain updated filing/purging system to
keep accurate count of program clients. 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. Provide
clients copy of Derogatory Summary (s). Assist Community
Development Officer with clients and follow-ups as needed. Work in
conjunction with Marketing Department on departmental booklet ads
for events. 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). Verify/Investigate Organizations
as 501 (c3), non-profits. Contact organizations, requesting
documentation as needed. Update changes made within an organization
utilizing Dollar Banks software. Document CRA efforts in the Banks
software. Prepare and send communications to organizations that are
approved for funding, along with checks and instructions. Assist VP
with contributions budget preparation and monitoring. Assist with
local market contributions budget. Assist VP with additional
assigned tasks.Qualifications: 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. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
work efficiently under pressure and adhere to deadlines is
required. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, propose
solutions and simplify complicated issues while maintaining
accuracy is required. Strong interpersonal skills are required.
Prior financial, mortgage, credit counseling or lending experience
preferred. Knowledge of Bank operations, functions and organization
preferred.Address 1501 S. Independence BlvdEmployment
StatusFull-timeFLSANon-ExemptSchedule InformationMonday -
Friday8AM-5PMEvenings and weekends as needed for community event
participation.Benefits InformationFull-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.For more information, please visit
http://www.dollarbank.com/careers/training_and_benefits.aspx.EEO
StatementDollar Bank is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabledby Jobble
Keywords: Dollar Bank, Virginia Beach , Community Development Specialist, Other , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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