Community Growth Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join the Sikorsky Credit Union Team?
Sikorsky Credit Union has been named the #1 Credit Union in Connecticut for 6 years in a row. We are one of the largest credit unions in the state, with over $1 billion in assets, and we continue to grow!

If you are passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and want to make a difference in the local community, we want to hear from you! We are looking for talented people to help us improve the banking experience for our valued members.

Working at Sikorsky Credit Union has its benefits. You’ll enjoy an awesome work-life balance, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package that includes paid-time off, medical/dental, 401K plan with company match, tuition reimbursement and more! Please check out the details below to learn more about this position.

General Summary:

The Community Growth Manager is responsible for driving membership and organizational growth through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and targeted outreach. This is a highly visible role designed to expand the credit union’s presence by connecting individuals, businesses, and community organizations to our products, services, and mission.

Key Essential Responsibilities:

1. Identify and cultivate partnerships that drive member, deposit, and lending growth across businesses, community organizations, and consumers.
2. Represent the credit union at community events, financial wellness workshops, business expos, and networking functions.
3. Develop and execute outreach strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and target markets.
4. Lead and expand the Bank at Work program including partner acquisition, onboarding, and ongoing engagement.
5. Collaborate with Marketing to support campaigns, events, and localized outreach initiatives.
6. Track and analyze business development metrics, partnership performance, membership growth, and engagement outcomes.
7. Partner cross-functionally with Retail Banking, Digital, and Lending teams to ensure an exceptional member acquisition and onboarding experience.
8. Maintain knowledge of products, services, and digital tools to effectively position solutions.
9. Monitor community needs, market trends, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
10. Promotes and maintains a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner consistent with professional standards to work effectively with members, co-workers, management, and vendors. Demonstrates the Credit Union’s core values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, and Responsibility.
11. Keeps abreast of industry developments including but not limited to changes in regulations and technology.
12. Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures and Banking/Credit Union Regulations.
13. Performs additional duties as required.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field is strongly preferred. Will consider qualified candidates with proven work experience in a similar role at a bank or credit union.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, community relations or financial services.
3. Proven ability to build relationships and engage diverse audiences, from small business owners to nonprofit leaders.
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities
5. Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset and the ability to work independently.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.

Sikorsky Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer that is proud of its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Therefore, we welcome applicants from all communities, including age, color, ethnicity, familial or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background.