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We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our Digital Branch as a Digital Banking Intern and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment!

This position is primarily remote within the State of Florida. Please send a resume to apply.

Position Summary: All Climate First Bank employees must be willing to embrace the vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system. The Digital Banker Intern is responsible for assisting the Bank's consumer and commercial solar lending program. This role will represent the true voice of the client and be at the forefront of delivering a superior experience to our clients and partners. You will learn and assist management with sales campaigns and new digital banking technology roll outs, internal training, support, and adoption.

Benefits:

• Paid internship!
• Mission-led Bank with a strong focus on sustainability and social justice.
• Working with an amazing team of dedicated and like-minded individuals!
• Being part of an exciting venture with amazing opportunities for growth and opportunities!

Primary Responsibilities:

* Provide high touch personalized customer service through daily virtual interactions with the client base.

* Assist with sales outreach and support.

* Support client and partner onboarding.

* Support the digital team with writing user stories and help minimize the backlog on Monday.com.

* Assist with documentation and capturing project approvals.

* Partner with internal resources to ensure adherence to and promotion of our commitment to sustainability practices and continued carbon neutrality.

* Learn how to promote banking opportunities and a favorable image of the Bank in all business activities within the community and social media.

* Assists with all aspects of the solar lending process and other values-aligned products delivered via the Digital Channel.

Secondary Responsibilities:

* Exceed clients' expectations by creatively leveraging the bank's existing portfolio of products and service

* Ensure compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one's duties.

* Demonstrate and expand understanding of and commitment to established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations, remain vigilant regarding online threats, phishing and other cyber- security risks, particularly as they relate to areas of oversight, identify inquiries that appear suspicious, obtaining reasonable and verifiable explanations, notifying the Compliance Officer when necessary; completion of all web-based compliance training; resolution of all issues concerning BSA report reviews of suspicious activity and or cash transactions.

Specific Requirements:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a related field of study.
• Banking experience and knowledge of bank digital banking systems strongly preferred.
• Customer Service- True servant mindset and dedication to customer satisfaction. Practices genuine care for the support and care of the customer. Tenacious focus on the delivery of an exceptional client experience.
• Sales- Desire and ability to promote all banking products, practice a consultative sales approach with a strong focus on customer needs.
• Communication- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing. Ability to compose concise and professional correspondence. Comfortable interacting with customers on camera, phone, and chat. Possesses effective listening skills.
• Training, Learning and Technology- Ability to quickly learn, adopt, and use new technology.
• Efficiency and Organization- A well organized, resourceful self-starter with superior attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and thrive in high volume situations. Excellent time management and self-sufficient organization of one's tasks and workflow.
• Work Environment- Desire, curiosity and ability to work in a high pace, high growth, high pressure environment with ample opportunity to learn hands on and through live business interactions.
• Team Spirit- Demonstrated ability to support team members and act as a source of inspiration for the collective improvement of the team and the achievement of business objectives.

Physical Demands:

Sustained standing and sitting.

Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor.

Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.