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AmeriCU Credit Union —Yorkville, NY
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
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Community & Events Specialist

AmeriCU Credit Union -
Yorkville, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.14 - $35.17 an hour
4 days ago

Qualifications

Client relationship management
Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Microsoft Excel
Customer relationship building
Microsoft Outlook
Sales
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Networking through strategic partnership building
Presentation creation
Managing projects

Full Job Description

Community & Events Specialist

4957 Commercial Drive, Yorkville, NY 13495

Starting pay rate: $28.14/hour to $35.17/hour, actual rate will depend on experience

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Community & Events Specialist plays a key role in growing AmeriCU's community impact by managing community partnerships, volunteer initiatives, sponsorships, charitable activities, and corporate events.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, coordinating events, engaging with community organizations, and representing an organization that is committed to making a difference.

What You'll Do as a Community & Events Specialist

Community Relations & Outreach

Build and maintain relationships with business, government, nonprofit, and community leaders.
Serve as a representative of AmeriCU and the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation at community meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
Coordinate relationships with Chambers of Commerce and other community organizations.
Support sponsorship, donation, and philanthropic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Research and cultivate new community partnerships.
Coordinate and track employee volunteer opportunities and community involvement.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee volunteer initiatives.
Measure and report on the effectiveness of community engagement activities and sponsorships.

Event Planning & Execution

Assist in developing and managing AmeriCU's annual community and corporate event calendar.
Plan and execute on-site, off-site, and virtual events from concept through completion.
Coordinate event logistics, including:
- Venues
- Vendors
- Contracts
- Travel arrangements
- Registration
- Food & beverage
- Entertainment
- Audio/visual needs
Collaborate with internal teams to maximize event participation and engagement.
Attend and support events requiring in-person coordination.
Manage speaker logistics and sponsorship opportunities.

Foundation & Community Impact Support

Support fundraising initiatives benefiting the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation.
Assist with Foundation budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
Manage athletic partnership ticket distribution and suite logistics.
Maintain accurate records in community engagement and sponsorship tracking systems.
Manage inventory and distribution of promotional materials and event merchandise.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in:
- Community relations
- Public relations
- Customer relationship management
- Business development
- Event planning
- Sales
Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel throughout AmeriCU's footprint (approximately 25% travel).
Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating corporate, nonprofit, or community events.
Experience working with CRM systems.
Knowledge of fundraising, sponsorships, and community engagement programs.
Experience managing volunteers or community partnerships.

About AmeriCU Credit Union

AmeriCU is a not-for-profit credit union based in Rome, NY with over $3 billion in assets and serving more than 200,000 members across Central New York and beyond. For over 75 years, we have remained committed to our members, employees, and communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State and named by American Banker as one of the Best Credit Unions to Work for in the United States.

Learn more:

https://www.americu.org/in-our-community/
https://www.americu.org/why-americu/

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