Careers
Marketing Coordinator
We are currently seeking a Marketing Coordinator. This position could be Full or Part-time with a possible Hybrid schedule. The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing and executing marketing campaigns and activities for the bank.
The ideal candidate will assist in all areas of marketing lead generation and marketing support. They will be comfortable in maintaining various marketing campaigns and have a creative skillset which enables them to brainstorm new initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain websites, newsletters, emails, social media campaigns
- Contribute to marketing and creative brainstorm initiatives
- Identify and propose internal/external ideas and initiatives to help promote general awareness of company brand
Qualifications
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in marketing/brand management preferred but not required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of all social networking platforms
Apply in person at:
200 S. Banker Street, Effingham, IL
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Chief Lending Officer
Reporting to: President/CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Scope: Approximately 7 direct and 4 indirect reports. Responsible for overall loan portfolio of approximately $325 million including consumer lending, mortgage lending, business banking and collections.
Summary: Works closely with the President/CEO to carry out the mission of Washington Savings Bank. Participates in strategic planning and the development of bank policies, procedures, and goals to best serve the bank and its customers. Responsible for establishing and achieving sales goals in the lending area.
Develop and implement consistent lending policies and procedures to ensure consistent, sound growth in compliance with applicable regulations. Directs and monitors all lending operations, including commercial (business) loans, the residential mortgage department, consumer lending and the related risk management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities to be performed directly or through subordinates include the following:
· Oversee the lending function of the bank.
· Participate in the bank’s strategic planning.
· Serve as a partner to the President/CEO in implementing the bank’s plans.
· Develop and support the banks’ loan growth strategy.
· Set the loan department’s strategic plans to align with the bank’s business plan. Establish and ensure the implementation of target goals for each member of the lending department that are consistent with the strategic plan.
· Communicate effectively with all employees to ensure positive and clear understanding of bank goals and direction to ensure clear understanding of rules, regulations, requirements, and expectations.
· Creating a positive work environment where employees thrive, and the organization achieves desired results.
· Monitors adherence to sound credit practices and administration policies and procedures.
· Implements, directs, and monitors lending policies and procedures in accordance with the bank’s goals and strategies. Works with other departments to maintain consistency in bank policies and procedures, effective workflows, and positive inter-departmental relations.
· Oversees the development of performance standards and production goals for the staff.
· Designs the development and training plans for each direct report, to include coaching, motivation, and support; working through departmental leaders and supervisors, ensures the same is created for indirect reports.
· Resolves customer complaints with the appropriate personnel.
· Research, evaluate for feasibility and provide recommendations for new lending products. Develop and implement plans for expansion of lending programs. Keep abreast of changes in the industry and changing trends in lending and react to these changes in a way that maintains competitiveness.
· Reports and coordinates with the President regarding any matters involving the loan portfolio, to include recommendations to the Board of Directors.
· Serves on Bank and Board Committees as requested.
· Represents and promotes the bank at external community and industry functions.
· Maintain a functional knowledge of the Federal laws, including but not limited to US Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets and Control, Anti-Money Laundering, Right to Financial Privacy Act, the Bank Bribery Act, Customer Identification Program, Fair Lending, and Credit Card Act.
· Comply with all Washington Savings Bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with such regulations.
· Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
· Minimum of ten years or related experience, in a corporate level strategic lending position is required.
· Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
· Minimum of fifteen years lending experience
· Must have knowledge of mortgage, consumer, business risk lending practices and procedures.
· Must have excellent interpersonal, motivational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills.
· Capable of compiling, analyzing, preparing, and presenting reports with financial/statistical data.
· Proficient in the use of standard business applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
· Thorough knowledge of lending compliance and legal issues.
· Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
· Excellent managerial, interpersonal and communication skills.
About Washington Savings Bank: Founded in 1883, Washington Savings Bank is a customer owned savings bank with five locations in central Illinois. We operate in a fun, family friendly environment that gives back to the communities we serve.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Customer Service Representative
As a member owned bank, we pride ourselves on our customer service. As a Customer Service Representative, you will serve as a professional and efficient point of contact for customers. Start your career in banking today and make a real impact. Washington Savings Bank is currently seeking Customer Service Representatives in Effingham & Mattoon.
Apply in person at:
200 S. Banker Street, Effingham, IL
or 1111 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, IL
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Retail Banker
At Washington Savings Bank our employees are an important part of our success. We are committed to providing an environment that fosters professionalism, growth and opportunity. We recognize that our team is the reason we provide one of the highest levels of customer service anywhere.
This position will allow you to grow professionally and will give you the perfect opportunity to become a respected member of an amazing team. We are currently seeking a service professional to join our team as a Full-time or Part-time Teller in Effingham & Mattoon.
No experience necessary.
Apply in person at:
200 S. Banker Street, Effingham, IL
or 1111 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, IL
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
