Community Affairs Manager - Minnesota

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Job Description

U.S. Bank is currently seeking a Community Affairs Manager (CAM), responsible for effectively positioning U.S. Bank as a leader in the community and working closely with Minnesota market leadership to achieve market/region Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals. The CAM also sets the direction for community grants, investments, and civic sponsorships, and leads strategic relationships with organizations that align to the CSR strategy to drive community, employee, and business impact. CAMs report up to Regional CAM leaders as part of the National Community Affairs & Foundation team under CSR.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience in Minnesota and will manage the following:

Grantmaking & Local Market Leadership Strategy

• The CAM develops and implements a grantmaking strategy for Minnesota for community grants, investments, and civic sponsorships, and leads strategic relationships with organizations that align to the CSR strategy to drive community, employee, and business impact.
• Directs market/state Foundation and/or Corporate Contribution grant strategy, reviewing and analyzing grant applications in accordance with established market strategy, and sharing impact reports for funded initiatives at regular, scheduled market leader meetings.
• Cultivates relationships and partnerships with community, civic, and nonprofit organizations to position U.S. Bank as a trusted partner and advocate for community change.
• Directs local employee engagement strategy, including volunteerism and the placement of employees on local boards and partners with Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to execute local market engagement.
• Incorporates U.S. Bank's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals into stakeholder engagement.
• Uses data to inform strategic community affairs and business outreach and engagement decisions.

Grantee Relations & Technical Assistance

• Understands grant making and the nonprofit sector; ability to assess the leadership, track record, fiscal health, and capacity of a nonprofit organization.
• Identifies potential partners and projects that are consistent with U.S. Bank's philanthropic goals; provides counsel to organizations invited to apply for grant funding; reviews applications and determines which ones will be recommended for funding; provides primary program support for the maintenance of Letters of Intent (LOIs) and active grants including regular communications and problem solving with partners, reporting, analysis, and feedback.
• Develops and cultivates an open, ongoing relationship with community leaders.

External Visibility & Local Engagement

• Builds recognition for U.S Bank for our significant community investments and serve as a thought leader on the Bank's behalf; originate, facilitate, and attend meetings with funders, grantees, grant-seekers and community leaders; develop and maintain a productive network of professional relationships with key government, philanthropic, nonprofit, community leaders, and maintain strategic alliances with local advocacy organizations (where community agreements exist, serving as primary contact between bank and local organizations).
• Represents U.S. Bank as directed at partner convenings, community meetings and other internal and external opportunities.
• Executes and deploys local market assets as part of local brand strategy including but not limited to logos, tickets, and sponsorships.

Business Line Engagement

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with all lines of business (LOBs) including U.S. Bank Impact Finance; communicates U.S. Bank's philanthropic strategy to multiple internal constituencies; provides LOBs with frequent updates about portfolio partners and community priorities; coordinates local employee involvement in local, state, and regional events.
• Connects community partners to broader company initiatives like U.S. Bank Access Commitment and special purpose credit programs to drive maximum impact in our communities.
• Partners with Communications, Government Affairs, and Marketing to maximize and communicate the impact of community partnerships, both to internal and external audiences (when appropriate).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop community engagement strategy as it relates to branch grand opening and reopening events.

Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

• Guides market leaders in achieving Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance relative to their respective lines of business and assisting in the formation of market action plans for CRA Lending, Investment and Service.
• Partners closely with the CRA team to regularly review CRA performance-to-goal and, as needed, assists with collection of information for the CRA exam and performance context, as well as providing insights on branch distribution.
• Contributes to performance context by documenting community development activities and coordinating internal CRA processes, including training leadership and employees on correctly logging community development (CD) services for CRA credit.

Contribute to National Efforts

• Advises leadership and Campaign Champions during the annual Employee Giving Campaign.
• Coordinates local relief/recovery response efforts in the wake of a community crisis or natural disaster.
• Represents U.S. Bank at national conferences, including speaking opportunities.
• Provides ad hoc support to the national Community Affairs and Engagement strategy team; helps to shepherd national grantmaking opportunities.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically seven or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Thorough knowledge of the organization's products and services and the ability to do strategic CRA planning
- Strong knowledge of current legislation and/or legal issues that may impact CRA
- Ability to communicate regulatory and technical information
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to interact with senior management
- Ability to manage high level initiatives and has strong relationships in the community

Location Expectations
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $116,280.00 - $136,800.00 - $150,480.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.

Location: Lauderdale, MN, US

Posted Date: 11/22/2024