Sr Outreach Program Rep (Project Management)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Senior Outreach Program Representative plans, designs, evaluates and implements programs to enhance public education and understanding of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the System's efforts to promote financial literacy. Organizes, supports and coordinates various communications. Serves as a central point of contact for community groups, bankers and others who participate in outreach programs. Interacts with leadership of partnering organizations to build relationships. Coordinates projects designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the Federal Reserve Bank. Provides work direction and training to staff involved in outreach projects. Conceives of creative ways to market, promote, and communicate various Fed-sponsored initiatives.

The level of work required is considered advanced and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision. This job does not have any direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development of the overall marketing outreach plan for community and financial literacy program; implementing various programs and activities aimed at enhancing public understanding and support for the Bank and the Federal Reserve System consistent with stated goals involving financial literacy/economic education.
• Plans and implements meetings, conferences and other public events that highlight the role of the FRBC in promoting financial literacy/economic education.
• Represents the Bank at outside events involving financial literacy and makes presentations and creates written and other communication pieces for specific audiences.
• Participates in the development and implementation of programs and activities aimed at outside organizations/institutions involved in financial literacy/economic education.
• Interacts with Bank senior management and departments to gain support and to ensure that public outreach and the release of information regarding financial literacy/economic education is current, appropriate and effective.
• Produces and disseminates information such as brochures, newsletters, promotional and marketing materials with particular emphasis on specific audiences such as financial literacy partners, banks and community groups.
• Creates and manages correspondence with community groups, VIP's, elected officials, foreign officials, bankers, and other outside entities.
• Serves as the central point of contact for community groups, bankers and others who participate in our outreach programs.
• Conceives of creative ideas that can be used to promote financial education events.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 5 to 7 years of related experience
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to convey complex information in an understandable and interesting manner
• Excellent project planning and organizational skills, including ability to organize events
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria
• A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.

Additional Requirements:

• This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in office.
• Approximately 10% travel.
• As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
• This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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