LMO Community Relations Manager I - Portland, OR

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This client-facing job is responsible for executing local market strategy in the Metro market segment. Key responsibilities include partnering with and supporting the Market Executive and local President in driving responsible growth through strategic market communications, project management, and community impact initiatives. Job expectations include up to 20% travel and developing internal and external relationships to further employee and community engagement across the assigned market(s).

Responsibilities:

• Drives client, employee and community engagement through event planning and execution
• Coordinates the local Bank of America Charitable Foundation funding process through grant approvals, declinations, and communications with nonprofits
• Manages local market volunteerism and adherence to community development services standards
• Supports the market’s external and internal communication plans including newsletter development, social media, talking points, etc.
• Executes and deploys local market assets as part of local brand strategy including but not limited to logos, tickets, and advertisements
• Supports market and employee network events, including delivery and setup of materials. Ability to lift at least 5 pounds

Skills:

• Administrative Services
• Event Planning
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• External Resource Management
• Project Management
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability
• Customer and Client Focus
• Drives Engagement
• Executive Presence
• Networking
• Oral Communications
• Presentation Skills
• Written Communications
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience within a highly matrix environment with superior project management background along with event management planning and project execution
• Must be able to translate plans/policies into specific goals, tactics, action plans and deliverables
• Excellent problem solving, conceptual thinking quantitative and analytical skills
• Requires superior cross-Line of Business coordination, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal/written skills and the ability to interact and lead discussions with multiple business partners/executives
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to solicit input from others
• Proven analytical and presentation skills; ability to source and synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Advanced computer skills – Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• An ability to utilize communications skills and tools such as public speaking, newsletters, websites, and social media
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strategic mindset, strong program management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to navigate and influence key internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to translate community insights and partnerships into strategies that support business objectives and market growth
• Must live in or near Portland, OR

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience; typically 7+ years of experience in the field or related industry, such as marketing, community/public relations, government relations, or communications
• Strong intellectual curiosity and business acumen, with the ability to quickly learn organizational priorities, systems and processes 
• Familiarity with key Local Market platforms, such as Market Growth & Collaboration business integration scorecard, Local Community & Employee Engagement dashboard, Cybergrants, and MarketScape

• Strong understanding of the local non-profit community, such as previous experience with non-profit program management, foundation grant making experience, or leadership roles in a non-profit

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

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