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A Message From Todd Mason: Register to Attend the Annual Management Roundtable
League President/CEO Todd Mason previews the upcoming Management Roundtable, which is taking place virtually on September 29 and 30.
Student Loan Relief Tax Credit
In his latest blog, Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator, explains how the Maine Educational Opportunity Tax Credit can help college graduates living in Maine.
Job Opportunities
To post or remove a position, please email Jen Burke at jburke@mainecul.org.
Lending
- New: Real Estate Evaluation Specialist – Acadia FCU, Fort Kent/Northern Maine area
- New: Mortgage Closing Specialist – CUSO Home Lending, Hampden
- New: Commercial Loan Assistant – Evergreen CU, Portland
- Mortgage Loan Processor – Acadia FCU, Bangor or Northern Maine branch location
- Loan Officer – Acadia FCU, Madawaska
- Commercial Credit Analyst – Evergreen CU, Portland
Management
- Controller – Dirigo FCU, Lewiston
- Vice President of Financial Services – Central Maine FCU, Lewiston
Member Services
- New: Member Service Representative – Downeast CU, Topsham
- New: Member Service Representative – Downeast CU, Richmond
- New: Credit Card/IRA Specialist – Evergreen CU, Portland
- New: Teller – PeoplesChoice CU, Biddeford
- New: BSA Analyst – cPort CU, Portland
- New: Member Service Representative/Teller II – Capital Area FCU, Augusta
- New: Member Services Officer – Trademark FCU, South Portland
- New: Teller – Maine State CU, Waterville
- New: Member Service Representative – Northeast CU, Kennebunk
- New: Member Service Representative – Northeast CU, Dover, NH
- New: Member Service Representative – Northeast CU, Exeter, NH
- Helpdesk Specialist – Acadia FCU, Bangor
- Accountant II – New Dimensions FCU, Waterville
- Part-Time Member Services Representative – Acadia FCU, Fort Kent
- Card Services Representative – Maine State CU, Augusta
- Operations Assistant – Maine State CU, Augusta
- Part-Time Teller – KSW FCU, Waterville
- Member Services Representative – Gardiner FCU, Gardiner
- Compliance Specialist – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Part-Time Teller – Evergreen CU, Naples
Credit Unions Best Represented by CUNA, Says Independent Study
CUNA and its League partners are the most influential financial services organization and CUNA is one of the top ten most effective advocacy organizations in Washington, DC, according to an independent study conducted by Ballast Research.
SEC Warns of Rise in Credential Stuffing Cyberattacks
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s exam division is warning about an increase in cyberattacks against advisors and financial institutions. These attacks involve “credential stuffing” to disclose personal information.
Northeast CU Celebrates Kindness Through Unique Initiative
Northeast CU is recognizing selfless kids in their communities through its third annual “Nice Catch – Celebrating Kind Kids” initiative.
Maine DOL Finalizes Rules for New Earned Employee Leave Law
The Maine Department of Labor has finalized rules outlining the specifics for implementing the state’s new earned time off law. The new rules include several changes that may impact credit unions.
It’s Free! All Maine K-12 Students Are Eligible for Free Meals Through December
Wednesday’s edition of the Kennebec Journal featured an article about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free school food program, which expires December 31. As financial navigators, credit unions should consider sharing information about this program with their members. It is a free benefit that many Maine families are not taking advantage of.
Three CU Employees Receive 40 Under 40 Honors
Three credit union employees, Dirigo FCU’s Melissa Sproul and Community CU’s Kirstyn Birbeck and Kayleigh Ogden, were recognized as 40 Under 40 honorees by Uplift LA.
The League, Synergent, and Twelve CUs Make 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine List
The Maine Credit Union League, Synergent, and twelve Maine credit unions have been included on the 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine list. The Best Places to Work program recognizes companies that have established a consistently outstanding workplace environment.
The Unexpected Costs of Having a Baby
In his latest financial literacy blog, Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator and a new dad, explores the unexpected costs of having a newborn.
A Message From Todd Mason: Credit Unions Are Financial Navigators
Todd Mason, President/CEO of the League and Synergent, reflects on the important role credit unions play in helping members financially navigate through life’s challenges, including COVID-19.