Retail Banking Trainee

Live here. Play here. Bank here. Work here. If you’re looking to build your career at a forward-thinking organization with deep community roots and a vision for growth, success, and giving back, you’ve come to the right place.

• We’re your local community bank—and have been since 1875—that is committed to providing excellent customer service and giving back to our communities.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment as part of a close-knit team where your voice is valued and heard.
• Our highly engaged employees are rewarded for their performance and have ample opportunities for cross‑training and advancement within the organization.
• We’ve been named one of the best places to work in Maine, and offer robust benefits focused on your holistic well‑being.

Retail Banking Trainees will join our team and learn about banking from the ground up! Throughout this temporary, summer program, Trainees will have the opportunity to work full‑time in our Banking Centers, serve on the teller line, learn about career opportunities in banking and network with others across the organization. No prior banking experience required! Primary responsibilities will include teller transactions and supporting service and sales activities.

• Display working knowledge of bank application software by utilizing computer systems to obtain customer information, account balances, account transactions, etc.
• Function as a primary contact with the public, serving customers in a cordial manner and fostering a positive customer experience with each interaction.
• Process a variety of transactions using judgment regarding the validity of transactions presented. Refers items outside of own authority or questionable transactions to a supervisor or manager.
• Accept deposits, verify cash and endorsements, issue receipts, process withdrawals and cash checks within established guidelines.
• Process deposits and payments received by mail, night drop, and in the ATM.
• Maintain a satisfactory proving record.
• Respond to general customer inquiries and has the ability to assist customers with consumer and business products.
• Adhere to Teller policies and procedures.
• Answer incoming calls and respond as appropriate to serve the needs of the caller.
• Demonstrate knowledge of teller processing which includes transaction processing, maintenance of equipment, cash handling, and beginning and end of day procedures.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of Vault procedures.
• Participate in the sales and service activities through support and referrals.
• Be responsible for delivering the best banking experience to customers.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of bank products and services.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software and Internet software.