Careers
The career trek can often lead to an ultimate base camp. Experience the journey with us.
As we embrace the “small enough to know better” mantra, we work to guide each member on their individualized path to financial success. We believe in Portland, our hometown, and the unique people who live here. So we embrace their individuality and work to help them succeed.
At Trailhead we know that success is a result of our exceptional employees. Our respect for these individuals motivates us to provide staff with opportunities for professional development, as well as a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Benefits
Healthcare
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance for full-time employees
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Salary Continuation Insurance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (Flexible Spending)
- Supplemental Insurance offered at group rates
- Extended Leave Bank (ELB) accruing at days per year
401(k) Retirement Plan
- 100% vested
- Participation begins after three months of employment
- After one year of employment, Trailhead will contribute 3% of your salary AND will match 50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid Time Off
- Earn up to 20 days in the first year
- 11 paid holidays per year
Continuing Education & Professional Development
- Opportunities for workshops, seminars, classes, and conferences
- Tuition support for college classes
Transit and Parking
- Get reimbursed for the cost of a Tri-Met pass or parking equal to that amount
The Trailhead Difference
- Casual Dress Code: we wear jeans every day!
- Body-tattoos and facial piercings are a-okay – show your authentic self
- The small perks: annual staff appreciation party, free coffee, free checks, frequent potlucks, Trailhead swag, annual logo-wear reimbursement, and more!
Please reference the Trailhead Employee Handbook for complete details on benefit policies. Not all benefits and reimbursements are available for part-time staff. Inquire with Trailhead management for further details.
Current Openings
Member Service Officer – Old Town
Trailhead Credit Union has a position open for a Member Services Officer in our Old Town branch. We hire people that have the skills to deliver high quality member service and need-based selling. The position would be responsible for assisting our members with their transactions while providing excellent service which includes identifying additional financial product needs and recommending Trailhead solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Uphold the Trailhead service promises: Deliver, Engage, Anticipate, Respectful, Reward
- Underwrite loan applications and make sound decisions
- Open new accounts and be a consultant for that new member
- Handle monetary transactions for our members
- Assist members with financial services either by phone, mail, or in person
- Use need-based selling to provide great service to our members
- Interact and support other members of Trailhead staff and management in a positive, respectful, and professional manner
- Provide exceptional lending service to the membership
Work week:
- The hours will be from 8:30-5:30 Monday thru Friday
Required:
- High school diploma
- Cash handling and customer service experience
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Windows products
Preferred experience:
- 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry
- Lending Experience preferred
- College degree
- Lending background
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our tellers as safe as possible, we’ve installed plexiglass dividers at our front counter and have supplied masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.
Apply Now
Please email your resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to [email protected].
