Community Relations & PR Specialist

There are important qualities you look for in an employer - meaningful work, community engagement, competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and so many more. At Bankers Trust, our team members experience an inclusive and community-focused culture and we're proud of the premier workplace we've created. We regularly receive best in class results through our biennial employee engagement survey. We're also proud to receive recognition from others, including our designation as a "Best Place for Working Parents," being a four-time recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Inclusion Award, and being named one of the "Best Businesses Supporting Local Charity" by readers of theBusiness Record.

Job Summary:

* The Community Relations & PR Specialist is a highly visible and integral member of the Bankers Trust Marketing and Communications team. This role requires a utility player with a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage numerous assignments at once. This individual works closely with executives and employees of all levels within the Bank as well as community members and leaders. This person manages sponsorships, charitable giving and public relations for the Bank. This person is also responsible for the planning and on-site management of Bankers Trust events, including coordinating event details, volunteers and monitoring the success of such events.

* Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities:

* Works directly with Bank executives and owners to provide insight and strategic counsel on charitable giving program. Coordinates proposals and gift requests to present to Bank leadership and manages overall charitable giving budget in excess of $1 million annually. Manages relationships with approximately 200 nonprofit organizations in markets served by the Bank.

* Enhances the Bankers Trust brand by providing strategic oversight and management all Bank sponsorships. Manages annual sponsorship budget totaling approximately $380,000. Works closely with the leaders and site managers at sponsored events/organizations to ensure proper venue branding and coverage for the Bank at each event. Manages the Bank's executive presence and employee volunteers at Bank sponsored events.

* Manages and executes successful Bank events and leads the creation of client events by collaborating with business units and coordinating event details.

* Leads strategic public relations planning and execution for the Bank using traditional and nontraditional external communication methodologies. Serve as a communications contact for the news media in our markets and industry.

* Supports additional communications efforts related to sponsorships, charitable giving, events, volunteerism, etc.

* Supports corporate-wide employee volunteer program which provides more than 18,000 hours annually of volunteer time back to the communities Bankers Trust serves. Assesses and selects from a wide variety of potential volunteer opportunities and is responsible for developing creative and effective incentives and communications to encourage employee volunteerism. Develops, enhances, maintains and tracks online systems and tools to record and track volunteer hours and nonprofit board participation.

* Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

* College degree in Marketing or Communications preferred

* At least five years of public relations or strategic communications experience required

* Previous event management and charitable giving/sponsorship program management experience preferred

* Four-year college degree in a related field preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

* Knowledge of banking products desirable

* The ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice appropriate for the Bank's external communications

* Demonstrated skill producing content for a variety of audiences

* Strong creativity skills

* Ability to manage and stay within a given budget

Hiring Salary Range

The hiring range below reflects targeted base salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's prior related experience & education and will be finalized at the time of offer. In addition to base salary, most positions are also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. Select positions may also be eligible to earn incentives and/or commissions. Hiring Salary Range: $64,000 - $80,000

Benefits

* Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

* 401(k) plan with lucrative company match

* Tuition assistance

* Company Paid Life Insurance

* Paid Parental Leave

* Lifestyle Accounts that provide employees with reimbursement for the things that are most important to them such as childcare, student loan payments, gym memberships, pet insurance and much more.

* Team Member Banking - a suite of products and services with special benefits for employees

Hybrid Eligibility: Position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (requiring some days in the office each week).

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