Community Development & Social Responsibility Resource Officer

The Community Development & Social Responsibility Resource Officer will be responsible for implementing community advocacy, outreach programs and external community relations initiatives to advance Renasant's mission and objectives relating to community development throughout the bank's low and moderate income census tract assessment areas. The Community Development & Social Responsibility Resource Officer will represent Renasant to the community at large through the development and maintenance of relationships with major community groups, and/or external agencies. The Community Development & Social Responsibility Resource Officer will support the implementation and ongoing performance management of the goals and initiatives set forth by the Chief of Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer.

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In alignment with Chief Community Development Officer, will serve as a key point of contact for community organizations, businesses and others regarding community interests and concerns within assigned geographic area to include identifying credit and services needs of the community
• Collaborate with bank partners to develop programs and activities to support business development initiatives throughout the assigned assessment areas
• Develop, implement and conduct community education and outreach efforts in support of Renasant's mission and Core Values to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act utilizing approved external community and financial education programs
• Monitor performance of assigned goals and initiatives specific to target market assigned to generate a monthly report of successes and shortfalls as directed by Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility leadership
• Support programming of the Renasant Roots Community Empowerment Program and other program initiatives aligned with established department goals and objectives
• Work with Management in assigned assessment areas to identify and facilitate charitable contributions that support the Renasant Roots Outreach Framework
• Serve on the Community Development and CSR Sponsorship Evaluations Committee
• Support the Experience Renasant Onboarding Program as assigned
• Build relationships with profit and non-profit organizations to promote homeownership and financial education
• Assist with Down Payment Assistance (DPA) and Community Development Entity (CDE) initiatives as directed by the Chief of Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
• Manage and implement additional special projects, tasks, and other related duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
• Master's degree in a business-related field (preferred) or 3 years of lending experience or comparable business management experience
• Ability to analyze and interpret market trends in low-to-moderate income areas
• Ability to prepare and present information professionally and effectively to clients, customers and the general public
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communications
• Ability to read, understand and utilize census tract data
• Ability to travel for business meetings, training and other special events. Travel may require overnight stays

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The Bank's professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank's employees, customers, and assets.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word "May".

This job description is intended to describe the normal level of work required by the person performing the work. The principle duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise. Job requirements and/or processes may be modified to reasonably accommodate persons with a disability as required by law.

This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change. Any written contractual agreements supersede this job description.