Vice President, External Engagement (Project Management)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is looking for a Vice President to help lead the Bank's External Engagement efforts. You will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications and Engagement (C&E), who has overall responsibility for the Bank's communications, Community Development and outreach functions across the Eighth District. Also, the C&E team supports communications and engagement for St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem. The Vice President of External Engagement will work with team members within C&E and across the Bank to maximize the impact of the Bank's outreach and engagement efforts in the communities served by the Bank and at the national level.

Responsibilities

• This St. Louis-based position will provide leadership for the External Engagement team's work; partner with key leaders across the Bank to support their efforts. That team's work includes:
  • Develop, implement, and refine a Bank-wide external engagement plan – building on the work already being done in communities across the Eighth District.
  • Lead the team to drive the implementation of the Bank-wide external engagement plan.
  • Build and enhance relationships with key stakeholders served by the Bank.
  • Oversee external engagement and media relations work to support the Bank's president.
  • Manage the Bank's engagement with numerous groups and individuals from across the Eighth District (industry councils, roundtables, etc.) who provide their perspectives about economic conditions in their communities and industries.
  • Partner with and supporting the Bank's Regional Executives at Bank branch locations in Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis. Regional Executives are the principals responsible for external engagement in communities served by the Bank.
  • Guide the Bank's District Outreach Council -- a cross functional team of Bank leaders who are engaging with stakeholders on behalf of the Bank -- to inform and facilitate the external engagement plan.
  • Manage the Bank's Speakers Bureau program.
• Work with the Bank's most senior leaders to support and refine engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with other external engagement leaders across the Federal Reserve System to support their work and share best practices.
• Drive partnership and synergies across all outreach and engagement efforts in the Bank.
• Continually seek creative ways to maximize the Bank's relationships with key stakeholders.
• Be a trusted, strategic counselor to Bank leadership.  
• Manage the work of accomplished, motivated communications and engagement professionals – supporting a culture of innovation, results-oriented impact and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 10+ years' experience leading teams focused on communications and engagement.
• Proven track record of successful partnership development and external engagement.
• Deep understanding of stakeholders served by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
• Strong executive presence, relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to executive audiences, and prepare written outreach plans.
• Experience in news media relations, community relations, government relations, digital and paid media. Previous experience with CRM tools or other forms of digital networking preferred.
• Demonstrated willingness to have direct conversations to address and resolve issues at all levels.
• Prior experience in the Federal Reserve System preferred.
• Strong people leadership and talent management skills.
• Strong project management and operations management abilities.
• Strong organizational agility skills and political savviness; demonstrated personal resilience when faced with challenges and setbacks.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to solve complex problems, manage change and improve quality and service.
• Ability to develop and leverage a strong external network including contacts in other Reserve Banks and in other external organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Travel (10-15%)

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to great compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we believe the Federal Reserve most effectively serves the American public by building a more diverse and inclusive economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, at all levels of the organization, has been one of our core values for many years and remains strong as we continue enhancing our efforts. Learn more about Bank's culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Hybrid

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Executive

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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