Community Relations Officer

Description:

PAY GRADE: 25E

PAY RANGE: $70,387.20 - $93,392.00

Department: Marketing

Experience the difference with Educational Employees Credit Union, the largest credit union in the Central Valley. Known for its outstanding member service, EECU promotes a positive work environment and supports employee well-being with a competitive benefits package, including a 6% employer contribution to 401k. In 2025, EECU received the Gold Award for Best Credit Union and the Silver Award for Best Place to Work in The Fresno Bee's 2025 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards.

Territory: Central Coast

The Community Relations Officer (CRO) is responsible for outreach activities within the communities that we serve and promotes the credit union by attending trade shows, school district events, and community events throughout the Central Coast. This position is primarily based in San Luis Obispo, with occasional travel to Monterey County and Santa Barbara County. The CRO is responsible for the planning and execution of financial wellness activities, including presentations and question-and-answer sessions.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Provides financial wellness presentations to a wide range of student and adult populations
• Develops and maintains a rapport with the appropriate business and educational communities
• Promotes new business by identifying specific target groups within the field of membership
• Ensures that personal contact is made with members and prospective members, as necessary
• Continuously monitors outside vendors and adapts materials to fit the needs of EECU members, school districts, classrooms and potential members
• Develops relationships with community representatives and organizations
• Provide support and assistance to branch management with school event participation
• Researches school locations within a specified area of influence and develops a calendar of visitations to various school sites and affiliated locations.

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the public, managers and employees
• Bachelor’s Degree or five years of experience in financial institution sales, public relations related activities or teaching
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others

Location Requirement: This position is primarily based in San Luis Obispo and requires regular travel throughout the Central Coast Territory. Candidates must be able to reliably report to the San Luis Obispo worksite and travel throughout the assigned territory as required.

Credit check may be required for those being considered for this position