Credit Union Board Associate Director
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community?
We’re seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our Credit Union Board as an Associate Director. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of a community-focused financial institution. As an Associate Board Director, you will work closely with our seasoned Board of Directors to gain exposure to key decisions that impact the lives of our members and the success of the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to use leadership skills, broaden your professional network, and help strengthen a financial institution dedicated to serving its members.
Why Serve on the Board?
• Make an Impact: Help drive decisions that directly affect financial success and growth of our members and our community.
• Be Part of a Trusted Institution: Our credit union has a long-standing history of offering competitive financial products and services while maintaining a commitment to local values.
• Collaborate with a Diverse Team: Work with a team of professionals, community leaders, and financial experts to ensure our credit union remains innovative and sustainable.
Qualifications We're Looking For:
• Passion for Community: A strong desire to support the financial well-being of individuals and families.
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience in business, finance, nonprofit, or other governance roles is a plus.
• Financial Literacy: Understanding financial principles, budgeting, or risk management is beneficial.
• Commitment to Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and ensuring transparency in decisions.
• Diversity of Experience: We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to strengthen our team.
• Self-driven: Is curious, takes initiative with research, and seeks out unfamiliar information on various topics (mentors are also available for assistance)
• Collaborative: Partnering with others in group decision-making, appropriately challenging each other, and being united in the end
• Consensus: Able to arrive at a conclusion, even when a decision was made where the group decided differently
• Technologically adept: Basic level technology usage, devices, and accepting of technological innovations into the future
• Group dynamics and teamwork: Enjoys being part of a group for information sharing and conversations about issues where alignment is desired
Your Responsibilities:
• The board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (usually 5pm-7pm), in person. You will also attend the annual meeting of the membership.
• If you are not currently a member of MCCU, you will need to become a member prior to joining the board
• 2-year term required
• The associates are active members of the board with similar responsibilities as a full director, but no voting rights
• Maintain strict confidentiality of credit union business.
• Understand and support the vision, mission, and core values of the credit union and philosophy and functions of the credit union movement.
What We Offer:
• An opportunity to contribute to a vital community resource.
• This is a volunteer position; however, we do pay a stipend of $500 per month, anticipating that the candidate dedicates approximately 10 hours per month to board work.
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your voice is valued.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief statement of interest to recruiter@membersccu.com. We look forward to hearing how your skills and experiences can contribute to the continued success of our credit union!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Members Cooperative Credit Union (MCCU) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive organizational environment that encourages the full participation of all members of our diverse workforce and enables everyone to maximize their talents, skills, and abilities to serve our members. MCCU recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job-related qualifications and skills. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.