Entry Level Climate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Now Hiring: Operations Clerk

We're seeking an Operations Clerk to play a key support role across Climate First Bank's Loan and Deposit Operations teams during an exciting period of growth and system conversion. This entry-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytically curious professional eager to learn bank operations from the ground up. You'll be a go-to resource for fulfilling customer document requests, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and excellent internal service while gaining exposure across multiple operational functions.

What You'll Contribute:

Customer Document Support & Fulfillment

• Monitor and respond to customer requests for statements, check images, and loan documents.
• Retrieve, review, and distribute documents accurately and securely.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams on request status.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and record-retention standards.
• Support post-conversion customer service needs.

Operational Support Across Teams

• Provide day-to-day support to Loan and Deposit Operations.
• Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and file maintenance.
• Help streamline workflows during and after conversion.
• Support special projects as needs evolve.
• Maintain organized audit-ready records.

Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters

• Adopt a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.
• Stay informed of applicable regulatory requirements and complete all mandatory compliance and IT training.
• Pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Question suspicious activity and collaborate closely with the respective department(s) to help prevent fraudulent activity.

What Makes a Stand-Out Candidate:

Experience & Education

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfort working with Excel and spreadsheets.
• Prior banking or finance experience preferred but not required.

Entrepreneurial Self-Starter - You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You possess great attention to detail, possess the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently and are a logical thinker with a strong ability to solve problems. A high-pace and high-expectation environment excites you and you can't wait to push yourself to new professional heights in a company that rewards high performance.

Organization & Efficiency- You manage your time like a pro and stay focused under pressure. You love a good system but also adapt to changing routines. You're a master note-taker and checklist fanatic and stay on top of things with ease and consistency.

Master Communicator- You communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism. You listen deeply and respond thoughtfully and are able to engage efficiently and tactfully with different stakeholders within the organization.

Banking & Fintech Acumen - You are highly educated in financial products and services, applicable regulations and laws, or are willing to pursue education promptly.

Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking - You learn new tools quickly, are excited by innovation and leverage technology to optimize your work product.

Commitment to Being a Team Player - You lift others up, share ideas, and bring positive energy to everything you do. You know what it takes to operate as a part of a larger team and cherish opportunities to contribute to the big picture. You're dependable, communicate clearly and always happy to lend a hand where needed.

The Work Environment:

• Remote role within the United States; Eastern Standard Hours.
• Occasional U.S. travel for company events.
• Tobacco-Free employer. All employees must affirm to be non-smokers or affirm commitment to cessation within 90-days of offer acceptance.
• Sustained standing and sitting, frequent communication (speaking and listening) and use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

The Hiring Process:

Applications must be submitted through the official application link. Resumes sent via other channels may be delayed or bypassed. Processing times may vary. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by the hiring team.

Our process follows the Topgrading Methodology - we hire A-Players through a structured, transparent process that includes:

• Cognitive and personality assessments
• An application form spanning your full education and work history
• 3 conversation stages with key team members- get to know us!
• Credit and background checks conducted before the final interview
• Final Step: Connect us with former mentors and managers of our choice for reference chats.

We do not offer visa sponsorship and will not pursue candidates without valid work authorization.