Economic Outreach Advisor

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

We are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we’re creating a workplace where talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.

Location: #LI-Hybrid

About the Role:

The Economic Outreach Advisor plays a critical role in positively affecting and shaping the public understanding of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. You will advance community and economic outreach strategies of the Bank to inform, engage, and build relationships with the public. The Economic Outreach Advisor will support efforts to make the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ thought leadership more accessible in the community, while developing and implementing programs to help collect, analyze, and report on anecdotal economic information from the breadth of industry and community stakeholders throughout our District.

The Economic Outreach Advisor serves as a member of the Community Engagement team in Dallas. You will report to the Manager for Community Engagement in Dallas. Although the position is based in the Dallas Office, you will work in collaboration with peers throughout the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ four district offices.

You Will:

• Actively seek out and build relationships with a diverse and wide range of stakeholders in various industries and fields. Those areas may include trade, energy, manufacturing, financial institutions, technology sector, community/business organizations, workforce development, and more
• Work closely with leadership and peers in the Community Engagement and Development team to identify, create, implement, and optimize programs to collect timely anecdotal economic information to inform FRB policymaking and build relationships on behalf of the Bank
• Conduct economic analysis on anecdotal economic information to inform the Bank’s understanding of the economy
• Provide strategic vision and project management for outreach initiatives, programs, and priorities to enhance audience engagement, stakeholder management, and partner building
• Provide superior communication to senior leadership on regional economic and industry issues through briefings and presentations
• Demonstrate community leadership, positioning the Bank as a leading citizen in the regions we serve

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, marketing or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred
• Proven experience building partnerships and developing positive, collaborative rapport with business, industry, academic institutions, community-based organizations, or other members of the community
• Proficient economic analysis skills, with knowledge of local and regional business communities, and the ability to develop a strong understanding of an industry and its ‘ecosystem’
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage concurrent projects, to plan and prioritize, and to work collaboratively with a team to meet deadlines
• The ability to effectively convene stakeholders to increase awareness of the FR's mission and gather information to support policymaking and strategic planning
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience; equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above requirements

Our Benefits:

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more…

Notes:

This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department.

Please submit your application by Monday, December 30th.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S and the role is not available for sponsorship.

This role allows for the employee to work in a hybrid manner with some work conducted onsite at the Federal Reserve work location and some work conducted remotely. Specific schedule details will be discussed during the recruitment process.