Community Impact Officer

About the Role:

The Community Impact Officer serves as a key liaison between the bank and community organizations across the footprint who contributes to the achievement of the banks community impact goals Community Reinvestment Act complianceand Community Benefits Agreement goals. This role supports community impact strategies manages philanthropic and economic development initiatives and identifies opportunities to expand lending and investment in underserved markets.

• Represent the bank in community and economic development activities building relationships with nonprofits government agencies and low and moderate income and majority minority communities.
• Lead and support community impact CRA and Community Benefits Agreement related campaigns and efforts and outreach strategies.
• Supports community impact data analysis and tasks related to audit and compliance exams.
• Act as business development/referral source in large complex and/or highly sensitive target market areas by identifying and referring business lending opportunities and helping design or create processes that stimulate increased opportunities in low to moderate income communities.
• Facilitate policies and procedures for planning and implementing high-impact philanthropic and community development programs.
• Provide strategic planning and market analysis across assigned regions.
• Manage Regional Community Impact Leadership Committees to ensure equitable targeted philanthropic investments focused on achieving community impact strategy CRA and Community Benefit Agreement Goals.
• Participate in the design development implementation and improvement of programs that target LMI (low-to moderate income) individuals families and communities. This includes sourcing analyzing and the structuring of bank investments in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) Small Business Investment Corporations (SBIC) equity investments community development philanthropic grants and program related investments (PRI).
• Comply with all Federal State and local consumer protection laws governing loan origination including the SAFE Act the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) their implementing regulations (Regulations G and Z) and SAFE Act registration and renewal rules as defined by the bank.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures compliance regulations and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Banks written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act Regulation CC Regulation E Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach mentor or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns demonstrates and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become Business Bank of Choice
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Non-Profit Management Business or related field or equivalent work experience required
• 5 years of experience in the areas of corporate responsibility to include: nonprofit relationships community engagement volunteerism philanthropy or CRA compliance required
• Strong external and internal relationship management.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships by representing the bank in community and economic development activities building relationships with nonprofits government agencies and low to moderate income and majority minority communities.
• Strong experience in data analysis and compliance by supporting community impact data analysis and tasks related to audit and compliance exams.
• Experience in program development and improvement by participating in the design development implementation and improvement of programs targeting low-to-moderate income individuals families and communities.
• Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder environments focused on achieving equitable and targeted philanthropic investments.
• Knowledge of Mortgage Lending Small Business Banking Financial Education Workforce and Economic Development and Affordable Housing.
• Experience with strategic planning for full state markets.
• General banking business knowledge with experience in identifying and developing business opportunities in underserved markets with a focus on creating processes that enhance lending opportunities in low to moderate income communities.
• Ability to work across public private and nonprofit sectors to identify and activate engagement opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook and other applications.
• Must be registered as an MLO as per the S.A.F.E. Act requirements.
• This position requires you to act as a Bank MLO which is defined as an individual authorized by the Bank to take mortgage loan applications offer a mortgage arrange a mortgage assist a consumer in obtaining or applying to obtain a mortgage negotiate a mortgage otherwise obtain or make a mortgage for another person represent to the public (through advertising or other means of communication) that such person can or will perform any of these activities or refer a consumer to a loan originator (Note: Except those employees of the Bank who do not discuss particular credit terms available and do not refer the consumer based on the employees assessment of the consumers financial characteristics to a particular Bank MLO) for compensation or gain. All MLOs will be required to register as an MLO complying with the SAFE Act requirements.
• This position is authorized to act as a Bank Closed-End MLO which is defined as any position designated to perform the activities of a Bank MLO for closed-end transactions and thus subject to specific Truth-in-Lending Act and Regulation Z Loan Originator requirements.
• Frequent travel required.

The pay range for this role is $120000 - $140000.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and experience education and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical dental and vision plans) a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions an employee assistance program life insurance disability insurance tuition assistance mental health resources identity theft protection legal support auto and home insurance pet insurance access to an online discount marketplace and paid vacation sick days volunteer days and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing engaging and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression protected veteran status disability or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s) please let us know by email: .

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles applications or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.