Community Development Specialist

Community Development Specialist

Department:

CRA & Fair Banking

Location:

Carlinville, IL, United States

Salary:

$54153

• $78969 Per Year

Average Hours Per Week:

Salary 35+

Required Hours Availability:

Monday

• Thursday 8:15 am
• 5:15 pm, Friday 8:15 am
• 5:45 pm, Saturday 8:45 am
• 12:15 pm

Job Grade:

14 Text "2583" to (309) 322-9911 to apply.

Wage Range:

Min:

$54,153,

Mid:

$66,561,

Max:

$78,969 A Brief Overview The Community Development Specialist is responsible for helping the Bank maintain effective and compliant CRA and fair lending programs, specifically as it pertains to coordinating successful community outreach programs. The Community Development Specialist will be part of the Community Reinvestment and Fair Banking Department of the Risk Management Division where the primary focus is helping management protect the Bank against undue risk exposure. What you will do Remain current on state and federal regulations pertaining to assigned areas of oversight. Conduct research on consumer credit, financial education, and other CRA trends in the industry, including reviewing regulatory resources as well as competitor activities. Recommend new programs and/or changes to existing programs to enhance CRA offerings. Assist with coordinating community outreach programs, including administering the Bank's financial literacy courses. Help with planning and executing annual Money Matters Train the Trainer classes in the Bank's various market regions. Assist with maintaining accurate CRA volunteer service logs and donation logs including all applicable supporting documentation within the department's software. Serve as a liaison between the CRA & Fair Banking Department and assigned branch network. Support the CRA & Fair Banking Officer by drafting monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports from areas of oversight. Other Qualifications/Requirements Some basic understanding of CRA and fair lending laws. Bachelor's Degree Business and less than 1 year CRA and/or Fair Lending preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Who We Are Heartland Bank and Trust Company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. With 70+ locations throughout Illinois and Eastern Iowa, Heartland continues to grow and is committed to preserving strong ties to our communities, customers, employees, and shareholders. Heartland Bank's mission is to "create value for the customer, earn a profit for the Bank, and have fun doing it!" At Heartland, employees have the opportunity to make a difference every day. What We Offer At Heartland Bank, we offer a competitive benefits package to provide you with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about what benefits we have to offer. Physical Demands

Regularly:

Sitting, Feeling/Touching, Talking, Hearing, Vision

• close peripheral, depth

Frequently:

Standing, Walking, Grasping/Reaching

• with arms and hands, Repetitive Motions

Occasionally:

Climbing and/or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling, Lifting (30 lbs.) Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement Heartland Bank is deeply committed to creating a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Salary Disclaimer The salary range represents the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Heartland Bank considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The salary range minimum, midpoint, and maximum listed above represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and pay grade. Starting pay typically starts between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The Bank offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.