Description

At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that's why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.

• C ollaborative, in-office operating model
  

• Retirement program (401k and Pension)
  

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  

• Lifestyle Spending Account
  

• Competitive PTO plan
  

• 11 paid holidays per year
  
  
  
  
  
  

Who we are:
FHLBank Chicago partners with financial institutions across Illinois and Wisconsin to provide competitively priced funding, support community investments, and deliver value to our members. Created in 1932 as a government-sponsored enterprise, we are a member-owned bank that empowers our members to reinvest in their communities.

What it's like to work here:
At FHLBank Chicago, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From regular All-Staff meetings to our Buddy Program for onboarding new hires, we focus on fostering a connected and inclusive work environment. Through our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we host events to celebrate differences, identify volunteer opportunities, and promote a culture of growth and belonging. We also offer professional development programs to support your career journey.

What you'll do:

The Senior Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting program development, outreach, and community and member engagement activities related to the Bank's affordable housing and economic development programs. Key responsibilities include: coordination and planning of outreach/engagement events; tracking and reporting on engagement activities with existing and potential community partners; supporting engagement with the Bank's Community Investment Advisory Council; impact measurement activities; and supporting the development and implementation of new Community Investment programs.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required of persons so classified. The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.

How you'll make an impact:

• Delivering on the Bank's Mission to support Members in their community investment activities
  
• Transforming field insights, community trends, and outreach results into compelling reports, dashboards, and communications
  
• Expanding awareness of the Bank's community investment programs
  

What you can expect:

• Support and participate in the Bank's outreach activities in coordination with the Manager, Community Outreach and Engagement; contribute the successful execution of the Bank's community outreach plan.
  
• Support the coordination of Bank-sponsored affordable housing and economic development conferences, training seminars, webinars, and group forums for external audiences, in close collaboration with the Manager, Community Outreach and Engagement, as well as External Affairs, Sales, and Communications.
  
• Track and report on Bank participation in affordable housing and economic development conferences and forums sponsored by federal, state and local government agencies and housing organizations that align with the Bank's Community Investment mission.
  
• Support the Manager, Community Outreach and Engagement in the development of presentations for senior management, the Community Investment Advisory Council, Board of Directors, and management committees.
  
• Manage the Bank's Sponsorship and Membership budget, ensuring funds are budgeted for and utilized in accordance with the Bank's established strategy.
  
• Act as primary Community Investment liaison with the Communications, Events, and External Affairs teams. Participate in weekly update meetings.
  
• Support the research and preparation of the Bank's annual Targeted Community Lending Plan and Community Investment Annual Report, including coordination of research activities on market trends and community needs and cross-functional collaboration with Plan contributors throughout the Bank.
  
• Support the development and implemnetation of a framework to measure the community impact of the Bank's mission programs.
  
• Coordinate Community Investment content for the Bank's annual Impact Report.
  

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Community Development, or related field
  
• 2-4 years of banking or community development work experience
  
• Understanding of local, state, and federal housing and community development landscape
  
• Knowledge of community lending structures and programs
  
• Ability to take initiative in a fast-paced work environment, work effectively under pressure, either independently or as a member of a team
  
• Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate to a variety of audiences in writing and orally
  
• Ability to successfully collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve common objectives; strong interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to effectively analyze, apply, and communicate policies, procedures, and regulations; strong attention to detail
  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
  
• Understanding of the Bank's brand, mission and regulatory environment
  
• Proven ability to develop, analyze, and effectively interpret quantitative and qualitative data from an impact, risk, and return perspective; use data to inform outreach activities, decision making, product enhancements, new product design, and metric reporting
  
• Up to 25% travel, primarily in IL and WI
  
• Fluency in MS Office, including Excel and Access; fluency in Tableau and Salesforce a plus
  

The Perks

At FHLBank Chicago, we believe in rewarding our high performing workforce. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401(k) and pension plan. Our wellbeing program supports employees at work and in their personal lives: Our PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year; our Lifestyle Spending Account provides an annual stipend for employees to support wellbeing activities; and our central downtown location at the Old Post Office provides easy access to public transportation and breathtaking views from our award-winning rooftop. Visit FHLBCbenefits.com for additional details about our benefits. Step into a brighter future with us.

Salary Range:

$75,325.00 - $125,500.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc