Community Impact & Growth Manager - Kearny Mesa

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$82K/yr – $123K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive community impact initiatives and partnerships to grow MyPoint’s membership and brand in San Diego County.

  • Own community partnerships and growth programs to expand membership and brand reach.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in community relations or outreach with relationship-building focus.
  • Standout: Public ambassador at events and panels with cross-partner collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes community engagement and growth initiatives aligned with MyPoint’s brand platform and organizational priorities.
  • Identifies community needs and opportunities to provide value (e.g., financial education workshops or sponsored events) that align with our mission.
  • Manages and grows a portfolio of community partners, employers, nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and mission-aligned partners.
  • Identifies and cultivates partnerships that meaningfully expand membership and brand reach.
  • Leads the development and expansion of MyPoint’s financial education initiatives, including workshops, speaking engagements, and community programs.
  • Ensures education is clear, practical, and aligned to real-life moments—turning confusion into confidence.
  • Act as a visible spokesperson and ambassador for MyPoint at key community events, panels, and partnerships.
  • Coordinates and supports specialized partner programs (e.g., solar vendors or future strategic initiatives) in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Supports multicultural and bilingual outreach strategies, particularly within San Diego County.
  • Defines success metrics for community impact, partner performance, and membership growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 5+ years of experience in community relations, outreach, public affairs, marketing, business development, or similar roles where relationship-building was a primary focus.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a talent for public speaking and engaging diverse audiences. Comfortable serving as a public representative of the company and presenting to large groups and audiences at events and meetings.
  • Previous experience in developing educational programs, materials, and presentations
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills. Proven ability to plan events or programs from concept to execution. Self-motivated and able to work independently in a field-based role, managing time and priorities effectively.
  • Familiarity with the local community and willingness to attend events and meetings. Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings or weekends, to attend key community events.
  • Adept at leveraging technology, including CMS systems, data warehouses, and AI agents, to mine data and identify business opportunities.
  • Must have dependable transportation and be willing to travel throughout San Diego County, as necessary.
  • Experience supporting organizational growth through relationship ‑ based engagement and community outreach.

Preferred

  • Prior experience in the financial services or credit union/banking sector is a plus, especially in the area of community outreach or marketing.
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly desirable, given our diverse community.
  • Proficiency in using social media for community engagement and basic content creation (for event promotion and sharing community stories). Experience measuring community engagement or social impact of programs is a plus.