Cooperative Federal is a credit union dedicated to community development, economic empowerment and social justice - for our individual members, our community, and our world. Join a dedicated team of community activists posing as bankers.
Please note: all newly hired staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Position Summary:
Help achieve Cooperative Federal’s strategic goals through outreach, branding, community engagement, resource development and program evaluation. Organize and implement marketing plans; manage social media channels; and cultivate relationships with members and community partners. Assist with grant applications, reporting and compliance.
Qualifications:
Commitment to the mission of Cooperative Federal. Two or more years of professional experience in marketing, social media, graphic design, grants administration, and/or program administration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Experience with social media platforms, especially Facebook and Instagram. Competency in basic graphic design and layout; proficiency with Canva, Adobe InDesign and/or other Adobe Creative software preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
This is a full-time position (approximately 40 hrs/week) starting at $42,500 - $47,500 annually.
Position Summary:
Provide accurate, relevant information to assist clients with solutions related to housing, homeownership, down payment assistance, money management, credit and debt. Deliver one-on-one counseling services through in-person as well as remote appointments and conduct case management. Teach financial education classes to diverse audiences including creating or adapting curriculum as needed. The Housing Counselor must obtain HUD Housing Counseling certification within 90 days of hire, and work toward securing and maintaining professional certifications.
Qualifications:
Commitment to the mission of Cooperative Federal. Two or more years of professional experience in human services, social work, legal services, education, or banking/finance. Excellent interpersonal skills including cultural competency and ability to thrive in a culturally, racially, and socioeconomically diverse environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to make public presentations. Organized with good time management skills. Bilingual Spanish/English (written and spoken) or bilingual fluency in another language preferred.
This is a full-time position (approximately 40 hrs/week) starting at $42,500 - $47,500 annually.
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Plan, organize, and implement lending activities pertaining to origination, underwriting, and closing of loans. Meet with and counsel applicants; complete loan files in accordance with established policies; disburse funds on approved applications. Monitor loans for lien filing perfections and collateral insurance. Participate in weekly reporting to the Loan Committee and meet with the Loan Commitee as needed. Support collections activities. Actively participate in consumer education & outreach activities including workshops, community events, and sponsored activities (evening and weekend hours may be occassionally required).
Qualifications:
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of diverse members, staff, and officials; to embrace the mission of serving the underserved. Thorough working knowledge of the lending process from application to closing. Ability to plan and organize workload; strong attention to detail is required. Ability to be creative. Bilingual is a plus (fluent in Spanish or other).
This is a full-time position (approximately 40 hrs/week) starting at $40,000 - $50,000 annually.
Position Summary:
By working with colleagues and community partners, this staff member will help Cooperative Federal scale up opportunity lending in the Greater Syracuse Area, with an emphasis on micro loans (under $50,000) as well as small business loans (typically up to $150,000, with occasional larger deals). Originate loans to small and micro businesses by supporting loan intake; analyzing applicants’ financial, project and management capacity; and preparing loan packages and recommendations.nsure effective operations and risk management in Cooperative Federal’s business loan portfolio through post-loan oversight and support, including monitoring portfolio performance and completing Annual Reviews.Collaborate with colleagues and partners on program development, management, expansion, outreach, and strategic planning.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Experience with or knowledge of small business lending, alternative business lending, small business management, economic development, or technical assistance, mentoring or consulting, particularly with micro businesses or self-employed is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in empowering disadvantaged communities and low-income people, and the skills to build new relationships and communicate effectively and enthusiastically about Cooperative Federal. Bilingual is a plus (fluent in Spanish or other).
This is a full-time position (approximately 40 hrs/week) starting at $48,500 - $52,500 annually.
Position Summary:
Greet members, perform teller transactions over-the-counter and by phone, answer member account and financial questions and inform members about credit union services, financial education and asset-building opportunities.
Qualifications:
At least one year of cash handling experience and customer service experience required. Should be enthusiastic about our mission of serving the underserved and working for community development. Must be able to work some Saturdays (9:30 am to 2:00 pm) and until 6:30 pm on weekdays. Bilingual is a plus (fluent in Spanish or other).
This is a full-time position (approximately 38 hrs/week) starting at $15 to $16 Hourly.
Staff Positions:
Rate of pay depends on experience. Our competitive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, group life insurance; option to join 401k retirement savings plan at 6 month anniversary; sick and vacation days plus all federal holidays off with pay.
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To be considered for future positions, please email a cover letter and resume to our HR team.
Cooperative Federal is an equal opportunity employer.