Community Relations Manager I - Omaha

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for executing local market strategy in one or more markets across the Suburban segment.  Key responsibilities include supporting the Market Executive and local President in driving responsible growth through market communications, project management and community impact.  Job expectations include developing internal and external relationships to further employee and community engagement across the assigned markets while being visible in the market and community cultivating relationships with key influencers and organizations.

• Drives client, employee and community engagement through event planning and execution
• Coordinates the local Bank of America Charitable Foundation funding process through grant approvals, declinations and communications with nonprofits
• Manages local market volunteerism and adherence to community development services standards
• Supports the market’s external and internal communication plans including newsletter development, social media, talking points, etc.
• Executes and deploys local market assets as part of local brand strategy including but not limited to logos, tickets and advertisements

Required Skills & Experiences:

• 3-5 years of analytical experience preferably in a high matrix environment

• 3-5 years of experience working on projects and events

• Proven experience managing multiple competing priorities with strong prioritization and time management skills, self-directed, results-oriented

• Advanced experience utilizing communications tools such as newsletters, websites, and social media

• Advanced computer skills – proficiency in creating decks and working with excel a must

• Attention to detail

• Impeccable organizational and verbal/written communication skills

• Strength in collaborating and creativity

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Strong business acumen

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Brand expertise

• Familiarity with Cybergrants or granting platforms

• Previous public relations experience

• Ability to leverage social media to drive brand awareness

• Strong understanding of the local non-profit community, such as previous experience with non-profit program management, foundation grant making experience, or leadership roles in a non-profit

Skills:

• Adaptability
• Drives Engagement
• External Resource Management
• Presentation Skills
• Relationship Building
• Customer and Client Focus
• Executive Presence
• Oral Communications
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Written Communications
• Administrative Services
• Advisory
• Event Planning
• Networking
• Project Management

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