Community Engagement Specialist
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, 98225, USA
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, PR / Communications, Digital Marketing
Community Engagement Specialist
Are you ready to connect people, purpose, and community through meaningful engagement? If so, Industrial Credit Union is looking for a full-time Community Engagement Specialist who's passionate about creating authentic relationships and crafting stories that inspire. If you're a creative communicator who thrives on connecting people and ideas, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Pay: $25.12–$37.67/hour
- Medical, dental, and vision
- A 401(k) with company match
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Sick time
- Generous PTO
- 8 hours of volunteer time
- Hybrid remote work options
- Performance bonuses and merit increases
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST: YOUR ROLE
As our Community Engagement Specialist, you help build meaningful relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and chambers of commerce, representing Industrial Credit Union at community events with enthusiasm and professionalism. You manage our social media presence, craft engaging posts, and develop fresh ideas to connect with members online. You assist in creating marketing materials, refining brand procedures, and ensuring our message stays consistent and authentic.
It's a blend of community outreach, digital engagement, and creative marketing, a role that's as rewarding as it is dynamic.
OUR REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced education in marketing, communications, business management, public administration, public relations, or another related field or equivalent professional experience
- Experience creating and managing social media content across multiple platforms
- Prior experience in marketing, community relations, or social media management
- Resides in Whatcom or Skagit counties
- Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends for community events
- Comfortable with public speaking and representing the organization at community events
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Project management and basic graphic design skills
- Highly organized
- Reliable, dependable, and adaptable
- Awareness of credit union values, community-oriented business models, and a member service focus
- Ability to attend weekly in-office meetings
- 2+ years of experience in marketing, campaign management, or related creative/communications work
YOUR
SCHEDULE:
A consistent 40-hour workweek, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, with flexibility to attend community events. Start with four days in the office and one remote, with additional remote opportunities after your introductory period.
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ABOUT US:
INDUSTRIAL CREDIT UNION
Industrial Credit Union has been a pillar in Whatcom County for over 80 years. Our commitment to providing affordable financial services reflects our mission to empower members at every stage of their financial journey. In addition to fulfilling the banking needs of our community, our employees embrace our values of accountability, dependability, integrity, and stability. Our success is attributed to our employees' dedication to our philosophy of "people helping people."
This is why we offer competitive pay and benefits as well as a supportive and growth-centered work environment!
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