What’s so Great About Credit Union Jobs?

We’ve said it before: “Are you awesome? Come work for us!” When there is an open position at Firefighters Community Credit Union we seek out talented and dedicated candidates. Teamwork and collaboration are values important to us as a credit union. This emphasis on raising everyone in the group up extends to our hires. That’s why FFCCU has teammates, rather than employees. But what does that mean for you? Why are credit union jobs so exciting? And why should an awesome person like you take a position at FFCCU?

The Culture at Credit Union Jobs

It’s important to keep in mind that the credit union movement is founded on the idea of “people helping people.” The very nature of a credit union as a not-for-profit is to use earnings for the betterment of all members. Credit unions exist to support the needs and growth of their own membership. The teammates at FFCCU are a part of this culture of mutual aid. That’s easy to see in some of the standout offerings for our hires.

Impact Crew

This dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer group goes the extra mile to help FFCCU’s community outreach goals. They lead the organization’s philanthropic efforts through year-round candy bar sales, help sponsor teammate participation in community sporting events like 5k races, and support other special efforts like our seasonal participation in The Littlest Heroes’ Adopt-A-Family.

The Impact Crew also bolsters teammate morale by celebrating teammate life events like weddings and baby showers. They select dates to spoil teammates with treats, gifts, and other celebrations. The crew regularly helms a number of recurring events – like our summer picnic and holiday party.

Personal Care for Teammates with Credit Union Jobs

Caring about your teammates means caring for their overall health and for their personal wellness goals and journey. Keeping teammates happy and healthy doesn’t just empower them to be their best – it keeps our communities energized and vibrant. There are a few major ways FFCCU attends to teammate health needs:

Wellness Reimbursement

FFCCU wants to be a partner in our teammates’ achievements, and will make a contribution to costs for approved wellness expenses. Finally tackling that 10k? Getting a flexible gym membership? Purchasing a treadmill to keep moving during the winter months? These are all great choices that FFCCU might assist with!

Work/Life Balance through Paid Time Off

Work/life balance keeps our teammates healthy, motivated, and sharp. Understanding this, FFCCU ensures that when you need a break, there’s an option available. As a financial institution, we benefit from most federal holidays as occasions to take time off. In addition to these dates, we provide an allotment of vacation time as well as personal days for those times when illness, exhaustion, and life in general need to be dealt with! After all, it’s easier to be at your best if you can wrap up those worries outside of the branch or office.

Medical Benefits

Having the time to address physical and mental health is crucial, but our teammates also need support with the financial side of healthcare as well. That’s why FFCCU is proud to make health coverage available to full-time teammates. Whether it’s preventative measures like check-ups and regular dental cleanings, or care for unexpected incidents, FFCCU has you covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance options that include multiple levels of coverage.  In addition, FFCCU helps teammates with emergency situations by offering short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and even sickness and accident insurance through Allstate.

Your Future in and After a Credit Union Job

Credit unions understand the immense importance of retaining motivated and capable staff. Investing in our teammates is not only totally in-line with credit union values, it also builds mutual trust and loyalty. There are a few specific ways that FFCCU spotlights your growth and future:

Tuition Reimbursement

Good teammates are always learning and advancing in their skillset. And sometimes the next educational steps require advanced classes or pose financial and logistical challenges. For full-time teammates who have been with the credit union for over a year, FFCCU offers options to contribute toward eligible schooling. Whether that means tuition, book costs, or administration fees. When relevant, there are times that FFCCU will even cover accommodations for industry development opportunities with our partner organizations like OCUL.

401 K Program

Ok, we’re a credit union, this one should be obvious. Saving for the future is a big deal with us, so of course we’re going to encourage and support you in your retirement planning goals. Being secure in your future keeps you focused and unburdened today. In light of this, FFCCU makes contributions to your retirement account starting after your first year of employment. We also maintain a relationship with financial advisors, whom teammates can have access to.

Convinced? Time to Apply!

If you’ve made it this far, you’re seriously curious about credit union jobs, and now you’ve seen the many benefits of being part of the FFCCU team. There’s nothing holding you back now! Both full and part-time positions can be available. Opportunities are dynamic, so if you don’t see a position that fits your skill set and interest, check back in with us frequently to see what’s new. You can find open positions available at ffcommunity.com. Keeping up with us on LinkedIn is a great way to glean some insight into what teammates are up to at FFCCU. We hope to see you soon at a branch – maybe even for that big interview!

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