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Community Banker jobs are open across community banks, regional banks, credit unions, and financial holding companies, at every level from entry-level teller to branch manager and VP, with specializations in small business lending, consumer banking, and retail branch operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Community Banker II
Department: Auburn Branch
Hours: Full Time (Mon-Fri)
Reports To: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE
The hourly range for this role is $19.00 - $25.00, and the pay rate for the successful applicant will be determined based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors which may include, but is not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience. Specific roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, bonus, and/or equity awards.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Banker is the frontline of Commencement Bank. Our retail Community Bankers assist clients with transactional requests, service needs, hold meaningful conversations with clients and prospects, recommend financial products and services, and engage within the community in which they serve. Community Bankers provide a best in market customer experience by helping to create a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment for all bank employees, customers, and community members. Commencement employees embrace and practice the Bank’s core values: Dedication, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect and support an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion within all aspects of the organization.
The Community Banker II is responsible for the acquisition, retention, and enhancement of consumer, business, and non-profit banking relationships. The Community Banker II uses their complete knowledge of all bank products and services to conduct meaningful conversations and provide recommendations. The Community Banker II performs frontline teller transactions, opens new accounts, provides account maintenance, participates in consumer lending, business development, and ensures operational excellence in all that they do.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures as well as state and federal bankingregulations, including BSA/AML/OFAC guidelines as applicable.
- Effectively assesses client and prospective client needs by having meaningful conversation sand asking thought-provoking questions.
- Recommends appropriate solutions based on the needs identified from client and prospect conversations.
- Develops new business for the bank through current client relationships, internal referrals, outside referrals sources, and direct calling.
- Processes basic consumer loans including lines of credit and consumer term loans.
- Participates in bank sponsored community events and sponsorships.
- Assists in the management of retail banking relationships.
- Opens new accounts for consumers, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
- Refers clients to other departments within the bank including cash management, commerciallending, and government guaranteed lending.
- Performs frontline teller transactions and all forms of account maintenance.
- Processes complex transactions including changing account ownership, living trusts, guardianship accounts, and estate assignments.
- Performs all branch operational tasks including compliance reviews, certifications, branch cash, vault, and ATM administration.
- Educates and trains clients in the use of self-service options including mobile banking, online banking, mobile deposit, and online wire origination.
- Takes initiative in their personal development plan to grow job specific skills and proficiencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with initiation and desire to learn.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teammates and other departments within the bank.
- Ability to initiate client communication through in person, telephone, and email contact.
- Ability to assist in the development of market specific business development planning.
- Ability to read and follow written procedures.
- Ability to use or learn Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
- Treats all colleagues, clients, and community members with respect, working ethically and with integrity, and possesses high level of accountability and follow through.
- Always represents Commencement Bank in a professional and authentic manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Must be able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels and with frequent employee/customer contact and interruptions during the day.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of prior banking experience to include paying and receiving
- High school graduate or GED required
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Commencement Bank strongly believes in the importance of investing in the health and welfare of its employees and their families. To extend our gratitude for the time and services they provide to our clients and communities, Commencement offers an exciting total rewards package including base salary and a comprehensive package of benefits.
Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours weekly. Eligible employees will receive benefit options including:
- comprehensive and competitive paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision) with discounted premiums for dependents
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
- employee stock purchase program
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- flexible spending account
- health savings account
- voluntary benefit options
- tuition reimbursement
- paid parking
- vacation time and a personal float day
- vacation purchase option
- paid time off for illness, volunteerism, and holidays
- logo wear allowance
- employee appreciation activities
Job description may change at any time.
Commencement Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background and/or credit check, in accordance with local laws/regulations?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- banking (to include paying and receiving): 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- First Interstate Bank21

- First State Community Bank7

- First Commerce Bank3

- Bank of Oak Ridge2
- First Horizon Bank2

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community banker jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
- Experience with consumer or small business loan origination and underwriting
- Proficiency in core banking platforms such as Fiserv, Jack Henry, or FIS
- Knowledge of federal and state banking regulations including BSA, CRA, and FDIC guidelines
- NMLS registration or eligibility to obtain mortgage loan originator licensure
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with local business clients
Tips for Your Community Banker Job Search
Tailor your resume for loan volume
Community banking hiring managers want to see portfolio size and loan types you've managed. Quantify your small business or consumer loan volume, deposit growth you've influenced, and CRA compliance experience rather than listing generic banking duties.
Highlight your community involvement
Community banks differentiate on local relationships. Call out board memberships, Chamber of Commerce participation, or neighborhood business partnerships on your resume. Hiring committees look for candidates already embedded in the markets they serve.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community banker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target banks by asset size strategically
A bank under one billion dollars in assets operates differently from a five-billion-dollar institution. Smaller banks want generalists who can handle both deposits and lending. Mid-tier community banks often seek specialists. Match your experience level to the right asset tier when applying.
Prepare for scenario-based credit questions
Interviews at community banks almost always include a credit scenario: a small business owner wants a line of credit with thin financials. Practice talking through cash flow analysis, collateral evaluation, and risk mitigation out loud before your interview.
Negotiate your CRA assignment upfront
Community Reinvestment Act responsibilities vary widely between roles. Ask during offer discussions whether the position carries CRA credit production goals, examination prep duties, or both. Clarifying this before you accept avoids a mismatch in what the job actually demands day one.
Community Banker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community bankers?
The companies hiring the most community bankers right now include First Interstate Bank, First State Community Bank, and First Commerce Bank, with the largest share of openings in Missouri, Iowa, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional and community bank consolidation continues to drive steady hiring across multiple states.
How many community banker jobs are remote?
About 0% of community banker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with branch-based roles remaining predominantly on-site. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include commercial loan review, credit analysis support, and certain back-office compliance functions that don't require direct customer interaction.
How do you become a community banker?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or economics, then pursue an entry-level role such as a teller, personal banker, or credit analyst to build foundational skills. Obtain your NMLS license if you plan to originate mortgage or consumer loans. Earning a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer credential or completing a state banking association training program accelerates advancement into lending or branch leadership roles.
Can you get hired as a community banker with little experience?
Yes, community banks regularly hire candidates with limited direct experience, especially for retail branch and teller-to-banker pipeline roles. Emphasize customer service experience, cash handling accuracy, and any coursework in finance or accounting. Smaller community banks often prefer candidates with strong local ties and coachability over those with large-bank experience that doesn't translate to a relationship-driven model.
What does the community banker interview process look like?
Most community banker interviews involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person rounds with the branch manager or a lending team lead. Expect behavioral questions about handling difficult customers, a credit or loan scenario exercise for lending-track roles, and questions about your ties to and knowledge of the local market the bank serves.
Where can I find and apply to community banker jobs?
You can find and apply to community banker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from community banks, regional banks, and credit unions across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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