Jim Roche
February 1, 2022
Maine Bankers Association's new recruitment campaign touts pay and benefits
By Jessica Hall
The Maine Bankers Association has launched a recruitment campaign to boost hiring and get potential candidates to think differently about a career in the banking industry.
The “Find yourself in banking” campaign results from the combined effort of member banks across Maine.
“Many businesses are struggling to fill positions right now and banks are no exception,” Jim Roche, the trade association's president, said in a news release. “Though banking is typically regarded as a competitive industry, our members are all facing the same challenges and know how important it is to come together to tackle those as a united front.”
The association has been representing Maine’s banking industry since 1893 and has more than 30 financial institutions in its membership. The trade group provides banks with a forum to exchange industry information, complete training and staff certification, and gain representation in legislative and regulatory matters.
“We want people to consider banking when they are exploring career opportunities,” said Karen Hakala, senior vice president of marketing, of Norway Savings Bank and the trade association's marketing committee chair. “Whether it’s your first job or you’re making a career change, banking can be a great fit. There are a variety of jobs, incredible benefits, and a very real opportunity to design your career path with leadership to support you every step of the way.”
Banks, like other businesses in Maine and across the country, have been raising wages and offering additional benefits to attract and retain workers. In October, for example, Bangor Savings Bank said it would increase its minimum wage for employees to $18 an hour. Camden National Corp. also recently increased its minimum wage for all employees to $17 an hour and provided a wage increase of 3% or more to all employees.
Maine banks employ 9,000 people in 454 offices statewide, and offer a wide variety of careers including accounting, marketing, information technology, lending, management, security, customer service and human resources, the trade group said.
In addition, banks typically offer employment benefits such as tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, competitive salaries, volunteer opportunities, paid sick and vacation days. Banks also place a lot of value on professional development, providing training and mentorships that will foster an employee’s growth within the company, the trade association said.
Altogether, Maine’s banks have assets of more than $36 billion.
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