Marketing Events Specialist (Finance)

Why work for First Federal Bank? 

Our company culture is driven by our desire to serve our members and communities, something we have done for over 100 years. Along with doing meaningful work, enjoy perks and benefits that come along with being part of Idaho's only mutual bank – no stockholders or majority owners, just our account members!

Eligible First Federal Bank employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; 401(K) retirement; educational assistance; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance.

Employees also receive paid community service hours and can participate in our Pay-It-Forward program to give back to the communities we serve. In addition, the First Federal Foundation has provided over $1.4 million to local non-profits since 2003. For a meaningful job and to be part of a community-focused team, as well as much more, apply today at www.bankfirstfed.com/careers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Manages the development, implementation, and performance of Bank events and community outreach programs. Includes both small and large events e.g. parades, festivals, sporting events, etc.
• Oversees and facilitates internal Bank events including customer engagement initiatives (e.g. customer appreciation) and employee celebrations (e.g. Christmas party).
• Works to build a volunteer base for events.
• Responsible for event staffing and ensuring staff is fully aware of event goals and objectives.
• Sets objectives and expectations for all outreach activities and reports results to the Customer and Community Engagement Manager.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and external community partners.
• Responsible for vetting and responding to all donations and sponsorship requests in accordance with established guidelines with the Customer and Community Engagement Manager.
• Effectively tracks and operates within the event, sponsorship, and donation budgets.
• Responsible to review and maintain sponsorship, donation, and event related contracts to ensure maximum exposure for First Federal. Identifies opportunities within existing contracts to generate additional exposure for benefit to First Federal or its communities. Actively seeks new partnerships that help advance the Bank's mission.
•  Responds to community engagement inquiries, this may involve contacting and coordinating a subject matter expert to assist.
• Provide input and helps organize publicity of bank events, donations, and sponsorships.
• Work with the City of Twin Falls for needs of the First Federal Park.
• Assists the First Federal Foundation Board to execute biannual giving programs.
• Oversees and manages the First Fed Difference Award program.
• Supervises and facilitates the Bank's “Pay It Forward” program.
• Shows a commitment to learning and understanding First Federal's history, procedures, and guidelines while integrating with established systems and operations.
• To perform all job duties and maintain compliance with all banking acts, laws, and regulations applicable to job function. 

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist others in the Marketing Department as needed or requested.

Qualifications Required

(Required education may be satisfied by experience and/or working knowledge)

High school diploma and 2+ years' experience in managing and coordinating large and small events along with 1+ years' experience working with organizations to establish relationships.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; requires close visual acuity and the ability to work and operate computer applications and equipment.  Occasional travel required. Must be insurable and licensed in order to drive company vehicles. Periodically required to perform manual work, lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and/or to participate in team lift. Able to work after hours as required. This position does require some evening and weekend availability and does require work outside the office for events.

Qualifications Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Marketing and 3 years of professional work experience in marketing, event planning and/or public relations role.  2 years' experience in event planning and management, outreach and/or community giving.  Proven experience working with media and other external communication channels to generate publicity and general banking knowledge/awareness are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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