Altra Federal Credit Union is hiring for a Community Engagement Coordinator in the Marketing department at the Operations Center, in Onalaska WI! Altra’s Community Engagement Coordinator will provide support for Altra’s community involvement through event coordination and volunteer assistance by establishing and maintaining partnerships within the community through outreach and volunteer opportunities. The Community Engagement Coordinator will promote a positive community presence and mission enhancements and represent Altra’s brand in a professional manner.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Act as market liaison for Altra’s community and marketing projects including events, sponsorships, charitable donations, and financial education.
Plan and implement Altra’s internal and external events including onsite preparation, execution, and clean-up.
Handle day-of event needs, logistics and troubleshoot problems in a timely manner.
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source related to Altra events.
Follow up post-event with all participants and external partners involved for evaluations and thank you notes. This includes post-event reports.
Assess staffing needs for events and strategically recruit employees to fill the needs. Regularly consult with managers to determine staff needs for each event.
Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help management make decisions about potential opportunities, including a list of potential new events in assigned market(s) and the benefits to Altra.
Work together with Market Managers and Office Managers with event planning and management of the details.
Collaborate with Manager, Youth Strategies on youth events and initiatives.
Qualified candidates will be required to have a high school diploma, GED or HSED and a two (2) year degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in event management and planning, including: working with various contracts, planning, and organizing, day-of event management and event reporting is required.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will work regularly with all levels within the organization as consultant, liaison, and subject-matter expert. Work will involve extensive contact with outside vendors and require excellent communication skills, both verbally and written and be capable of building relationships on the phone, email and face-to-face. You will be required to have a positive attitude, be reliable, a self-starter yet a team player, is conscientious, hardworking, and approachable. Must be well organized, goal-oriented, capable of multitasking, and have excellent attention to detail.
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Occasional lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, and pulling of items weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Personal vehicle will be used if / when the Altra vehicle is not available.
This position is full time, 40-hours per week, Monday through Friday with evening and weekend work hours to meet deadlines; based on event needs. Must have the ability to travel locally in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits:
Competitive annual salary
Bilingual pay premium of $1.00/hour, after completing and passing the Spanish or Hmong language exam
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, group life insurance, and supplemental life insurance options
Up to a 6% Employer-matched 401(k) + additional 3% employer contribution
Paid time off, volunteer time off, and your birthday off (paid)!
Employee-only perks and discounts
Why join the Altra team?
Commitment to community engagement with a focus on youth initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion; financial literacy; and Altra Gives Back campaigns, focused on giving back to the communities we serve!
Professional growth and advancement opportunities – job shadows, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of Altra) and peer mentorship programs, on-site training, tuition assistance, and our very own Altra University!
An Innovative and forward-thinking culture driven by our dedicated Business Innovation team.
An award-winning wellness program that promotes a work life balance and healthy living! Monthly challenges, employee assistance and chaplaincy services, membership discounts, a Fitbit for all employees on Day 1!
Altra is proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company five years in a row; 93% of our employees say Altra is a great place to work! At Altra, we invest in each other and work together to make a difference in the communities we serve and to help people live their best life!
We support diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team, it’s where YOU belong!
Experience
Required
A two (2) year degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
2 year(s): A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in event management and planning, including: working with various contracts, planning, and organizing, day-of event management and event reporting is required.
Work will involve extensive contact with outside vendors and require excellent communication skills, both verbally and written and be capable of building relationships on the phone, email and face-to-face.
You will be required to have a positive attitude, be reliable, a self-starter yet a team player, is conscientious, hardworking, and approachable.
Must be well organized, goal-oriented, capable of multitasking, and have excellent attention to detail.
Education
Required
Associates or better in Marketing or related field
High School or GED or better