Midwest BankCentre is proud to be recognized as one of St. Louis’ Top Workplaces for the past 5 consecutive years! 

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact on our community? Join Our Team and Make a Difference at Midwest BankCentre!

Why Midwest BankCentre? Our company culture is all about engagement and collaboration with our teams. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation. When you join Midwest BankCentre, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact.

We are committed to making meaningful, long-term investments in communities that lift everyone up so we can all RISE TOGETHER. Our commitment to shared prosperity, our investment in Community and Economic Development and our dedication to diversity and inclusion are reflected is the ways Midwest BankCentre lives its purpose.

Objectives of this Role

The Community & Economic Development (CED) Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the Bank’s mission of financial empowerment, small business growth, and inclusive community development. This position combines project coordination, program support, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the smooth execution of CED initiatives. The Coordinator supports executive leadership through project management, reporting, and event coordination while also serving as a trusted liaison to community partners, nonprofits, and small businesses.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing details, building relationships, and contributing to meaningful projects that strengthen communities.

Essential Functions:

Project & Program Coordination

• Assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks assigned by CED leadership.
• Coordinate workflow procedures related to pipeline management, CRM, dashboards, and reporting processes.
• Manage deliverables to executive leadership, board committees, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, CRA, Commercial/Retail Banking, and other peer groups.

Administrative Support

o Manage calendars, appointments, and meeting logistics for CED leadership.

o Prepare agendas, reports, correspondence, and presentations.

o Maintain accurate and confidential files, databases, and records.

Community Engagement & Event Coordination

o Provide logistical and administrative support for financial education programs, workshops, and community events.

o Manage RSVPs, invitations, promotional materials, and event communications.

o Provide on-site support and coordination to ensure successful program execution.

Grant, Reporting & Compliance Support

o Assist with data tracking and reporting on community investments, charitable giving, and grants.

o Compile information for dashboards, board packets, and compliance reports.

o Support the CRA/Compliance team to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

Partner & Stakeholder Engagement

o Serve as a reliable point of contact for community partners, nonprofits, and small businesses.

o Draft and distribute correspondence, program updates, and follow-up communications.

o Support relationship management and high-touch service for internal and external stakeholders.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are as required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Customer Centric Focus
• Inclusion
• Act with Integrity
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Results Oriented/Execution
• Business Acumen

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong administrative, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); CRM/database experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with community partners, nonprofits, and public officials.
• Knowledge of community development, nonprofit operations, or economic development (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior administrative support experience required; community or nonprofit experience strongly preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Hybrid/remote-friendly role, with flexibility to support executive needs.

• Must have reliable transportation for attending off-site meetings and events as needed.

• Occasional evening work required for community and leadership events.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods when needed

Ready to Make Your Mark? If you're passionate about banking with a purpose and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with commercial credit experience who are eager to contribute to our community-focused mission.

Why Join Us:

• Community Focus: Be part of a community bank that values and actively supports the St. Louis area.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the credit strategy and success of our organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other Midwest BankCentre roles!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest BankCentre is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Midwest BankCentre. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.