New

Events & Communications Manager

Summit Credit Union
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Cottage Grove
1709 Landmark Drive (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2024
Description Are you a dynamic and creative professional with a passion for planning and executing unforgettable events? Do you excel in crafting compelling communications that engage and inspire? If so, Summit Credit Union is looking for you to join our team as our new Events and Communications Manager! At Summit Credit Union, we believe in empowering our members and our community. We are dedicated to providing exceptional financial services and creating meaningful connections. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a vibrant and innovative organization that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Essential Functions: Event Coordination: Plan and manage details for various events and meetings, including Senior Management Updates, Annual Meeting of the Membership, management meetings, board sessions, financial education events, President's Council, Co-op Connection, executive office events, wellness events, CEO-hosted events, and recognition events. Support: Assist the Event Coordinator with meetings held by outside groups, Shredfest, President's Council logistics, blood drives, senior management events, project celebrations, annual milestone celebrations, financial education events, wellness events, and hosting credit unions or other groups. Communications Lead: Develop and manage communication plans for internal projects, write and edit communications, and ensure clear and timely messaging. Budget Management: Oversee budgets for select events, coordinate with budget managers and Accounting for accurate tracking and reconciliation. Internal Communications: Support internal communications by creating timelines, messaging, materials, and educational tools for events and wellness. Provide backup for Summit Share message disbursement. Job Specifications: 5+ years of event planning and coordination for mid-to-large organizations. CMP designation preferred. Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or Public Policy or equivalent experience. Proficient knowledge of common PC applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality, including tact and diplomacy. Professional, well-developed written and oral communication skills essential for interacting with credit union staff and members. This includes speaking and group presentation skills, as well as effective writing and editing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to successfully manage multiple projects. Must consistently demonstrate high attention to detail and ability to handle large amounts of information with accuracy. Must have driver's license. Why Summit? Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement to help you reach your full potential. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Retirement Benefits: Benefit from our 401(k) plan with employer match to secure your future. Employee Wellness: Participate in programs and resources designed to support your overall well-being. Community Involvement: Engage in initiatives that give back to the community and make a positive impact. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all outcomes, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and /or carry up to 10 pounds. Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in a typical administrative setting with climate control and appropriate lighting. Travel to branches requires exposure to outdoor and traffic conditions. Equipment Used: Variety of office equipment (telephone, printer, pc, mobile devices, etc.) EEO Statement: At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union. Different makes us better. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 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)