This person will need to reside in Maryland to attend local events and attend meetings in our Linthicum, MD headquarters at least once per month.

Who we are:
At SECU, we put our employees first, recognizing that their well-being and professional development are vital to our success. By fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, our employees are committed to helping members achieve long-term financial security. They are also inspired to give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and spreading kindness, which reflects our core values and who we are as an organization.

Every employee at SECU contributes to our member’s financial well-being, and we’ll always do what’s right for our members, employees, and communities.

Feel good about what you do. Belong to a place where you matter and can make a difference.

What you will do:
The Director of Community Engagement leads SECU’s community engagement and partnership efforts—driving strategy, cultivating relationships, and ensuring measurable impact across Maryland. This role connects SECU’s mission with local needs, advancing both brand awareness and social good through programs, partnerships, and employee engagement. Represent SECU in the community as a reliable and authentic voice. Build partnerships that reflect the true needs of Maryland communities, ensuring SECU remains a trusted resource and advocate for positive change. Champion initiatives that drive meaningful impact, particularly for underserved or overlooked groups. Prioritize long-term community benefit over quick wins, even when it requires extra effort or investment. Act as a bridge between SECU’s internal teams, nonprofit partners, schools, small businesses, and civic organizations to ensure collaboration, transparency, and shared success. Show up with compassion and purpose at community events, volunteer programs, and partner activations. Demonstrate SECU’s commitment to kindness by inspiring employees and partners to give back and create lasting impact.

The Director of Community Engagement adheres to regulations and organizational policies, maintaining awareness and knowledge required to perform the duties of the position, including all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations, such as OFAC, and the USA Patriot Act, Fair Lending and Information Security.

A day in your life might include:
• Community Strategy & Leadership
o Drive SECU’s community engagement strategy by aligning partnerships, programs, and initiatives with organizational priorities. Anticipate community needs and identify opportunities for SECU to lead with impact across Maryland. Leverage segmentation insights to understand our member needs in the community related to partnership development.
• Volunteerism & Corporate Giving
o Shape and oversee SECU’s volunteer program and corporate giving efforts. Curate a calendar of year-round opportunities from donation drives to large-scale service days that engage employees and deliver measurable benefit to the community.
• Event Activation & Representation
o Represent SECU at community events, civic functions, and partner activations. Serve as the visible ambassador of SECU’s mission, leading presentations, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the SECU brand shows up with purpose and heart.
• Partnership Development
o Build and strengthen relationships with nonprofits, schools, small and diverse businesses, and civic leaders. Collaborate with partners to co-create opportunities that advance financial wellness, equity, and kindness in Maryland communities.
• Impact Measurement & Storytelling
o Oversee measurement and reporting of community initiatives. Collect impact data, feedback, and stories that demonstrate ROI and bring SECU’s mission to life for employees, members, and leadership audiences.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
o Coach and mentor team members to grow their skills, expand SECU’s reach, and deliver excellence. Promote a culture of kindness, accountability, and innovation—helping the team thrive in both day-to-day execution and long-term strategy.

Additional Responsibilities may include:
• Support organizational events, such as conferences, member appreciation days, or special marketing campaigns, to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Act as a mentor to emerging leaders within throughout the organization, supporting their professional development and growth.
• Support SECU and the SECU MD Foundation in community outreach programs.
• Collaborate with the HR and Training teams to integrate marketing programs into employee education and onboarding materials.
• Managing vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with SECU’s goals, and negotiating favorable contracts.

What we need from you:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field required; MBA strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, or corporate social responsibility.
• Experience coordinating events and public-facing programs.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working cross-functionally with executive leaders, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management background, including budget oversight.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present to various size audiences.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience leading community engagement or corporate social responsibility programs.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution
• Strong leadership acumen with proven ability to influence and inspire across all levels.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to measure and articulate impact.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, failures and overall deliverables.
• Utilizes oral and written communication to enhance relationships across the organization.
• Demonstrated passion for financial literacy and community service.
• Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography.
• Possesses a clear understanding of strengths, limitations, emotions, beliefs, and motivations of self and others.
• Maintains composure and effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of SECU’s culture, core values, mission and strategic priorities as it relates to one’s work and overall performance.
• Proven collaboration skills across departments and with external partners.

Physical Requirements -
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel regionally to support onsite events.

Compensation Information: Offers will be commensurate with experience and education.

• This is a Grade I and the full Salary range is 106,200-170,000, however the budget for this position is approximately $106,200-$135,000.

Other Compensation Includes:

• Annual corporate-wide incentives

We provide comprehensive benefits, with a focus on total well-being:

• Medical, vision, dental benefits
• 401k plan with company matching
• Generous sick, vacation and personal leave
• And more...2025SECUBenefitsGuide.pdf

SECU is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce where all individuals are valued and respected. We take pride in providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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