Join Mercantile Bank as a Full-Time Community Development Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI, where your passion for community engagement will thrive in our dynamic and energetic environment. This role allows you to immerse yourself in face-to-face interactions, fostering relationships that impact lives positively. Your innovative spirit will play a crucial role in implementing community programs that reflect our customer-centric values and dedication to excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals in a flexible, fun workplace that values inclusivity and accountability.
At Mercantile Bank, we prioritize problem-solving and forward-thinking initiatives that enhance community development. This is your chance to be part of a team that leads through integrity and promotes high-performance standards. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Equipment Stipend. Embrace the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our community while growing your career in a supportive and vibrant setting.
Let us introduce ourselves
Mercantile Bank was created with a goal to deliver financial solutions that empower people and businesses to achieve their dreams, while bettering the lives of its employees and their communities. We have grown from a humble idea to over 40 locations, 5.6 billion in total assets, and 700 employees. Our values remain at the heart of everything we do - through inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration, we achieve excellence every day. We are accountable not only to our customers, but to our employees and the communities in which we serve. We are proud to invest in our people and our communities, and our employees show their integrity in every interaction. We strongly believe that embracing human diversity makes us a better bank. We know it makes us better people. You'll be rewarded for your expertise through competitive compensation, bonus programs, and best-in-class benefit options, such multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans to choose from, Company Paid Life Insurance of 3 times your annual salary, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks' vacation, sick time to care for yourself and your family, 11 paid holidays and a Giving Day to do work that you are passionate about in the community. We also offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Adoption and IVF Assistance, and a Fitness Equipment Purchase Plan. Investing in your financial wellness and career development is also important to us. We provide 401(k) match at 100% up to the first 5% of your contribution Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Discounted bank services, Legal protection, Tuition Reimbursement, Exceptional training, and development opportunities tailored to your career interests and goals.
Your role as a Community Development Specialist
As a Community Development Specialist at Mercantile Bank, you will be responsible for the development, delivery, coordination, and administration of the Bank's volunteer reporting system. You will work closely to support areas of the bank including Compliance, CRA, and Community Development.
Essential job functions include administering MercVolunteers, the bank's volunteer reporting system - managing, creating, promoting and approving or qualifying events in the system - as well as being the main point of contact for employees with questions about MercVolunteers and providing training as needed. This position will also include contact with nonprofit organizations, recruiting volunteers to teach financial education classes, assisting the Community Development Officer, coordinating Community Development projects and events, teaching financial education classes as needed and providing administrative support to Compliance and CRA Departments.
After the training period, this position can be up to two days working from home.
Requirements for this Community Development Specialist job
To thrive as a Community Development Specialist at Mercantile Bank, you'll need a solid foundation of relevant experience and essential skills. A minimum of 1-3 years in banking or business will equip you with the necessary industry insights. Familiarity with Mercantile Bank's volunteer program requirements and a working knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act are crucial for meaningful engagement in community initiatives.
Strong organizational skills are essential, allowing you to multitask effectively while maintaining accuracy and prioritizing tasks. You must be able to collaborate seamlessly within a team environment, as well as independently make informed decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook will help you manage projects efficiently.
A high attention to detail and a natural curiosity paired with a solutions-focused mindset will enable you to address challenges creatively and contribute to the overall success of our community development efforts.
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