Community Engagement Specialist

Purpose:

The Community Engagement Specialist supports Armstrong Bank's Marketing team by coordinating branded events, sponsorship activations, and community engagement initiatives across the bank's branches and departments. This position serves as a point of contact for event planning, helps ensure consistent execution of the Armstrong Bank brand in every market and collaborates with Marketing to develop event materials using approved guidelines and templates. The role requires strong organization, initiative and relationship-building skills, along with occasional travel across the bank's footprint.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of branded events, community engagement initiatives and promotional activities across all Armstrong Bank branches and departments.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Department, branch leadership and internal teams to identify event needs, coordinate logistics and ensure successful execution.
• Proactively research and recommend community engagement opportunities within each market that align with Armstrong Bank's brand, business objectives and community involvement goals.
• Present event ideas, plans and recommendations to the Marketing Director for review and approval before moving forward with commitments or execution.
• Coordinate with local vendors, venues and community partners to obtain pricing, arrange services, manage event logistics and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work alongside the Marketing Department to develop event-related materials, including signage, invitations, promotional items and other branded collateral, using established templates and brand guidelines.
• Ensure all event materials, communications and promotional activities receive appropriate Marketing approval before production or distribution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for branches and departments regarding event planning, providing guidance, resources and coordination to maintain a consistent brand experience across all markets.
• Maintain organized event calendars, budgets, timelines, vendor information and inventory of event-related supplies and promotional materials.
• Travel periodically to Armstrong Bank markets to assist with event planning, coordination and on-site execution.
• Gather event feedback, participation information and photos to help evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage multiple event requests and deadlines while maintaining clear communication with the Marketing Department and participating branches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, event management or a closely related field required.
• Recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships, campus involvement or volunteer event experience are encouraged to apply.

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  Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License for the state in which you reside.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Work at a computer and move between office, branch and event settings.
• Occasionally stand or walk for extended periods during events and lift or move event supplies up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.