Simply Suncoast
5 Reasons to Love Working at Suncoast Credit Union
November 20, 2020
Suncoast Credit Union is an incredible place to work. We genuinely care about helping people live their best lives, and that passion carries through into our company culture. It’s a huge honor that our culture has even been recognized outside of our organization as a Tampa Bay Times Top Place to Work and as one of United Way’s Top Most Generous Workplaces.
We are proud to have a work environment where employees can thrive, both professionally and personally. There many reasons why our team loves working at Suncoast, but here are some of our favorites:
1. Suncoast is a Great Place to Grow Your Career
Getting a job at Suncoast can lead to countless opportunities. We have many employees who started their professional careers here and have stayed at Suncoast for decades while growing their careers. We are proud to have team members who have impacted our members and organization for so many years!
Our President and CEO, Kevin Johnson, exemplifies the growth potential that flourishes at Suncoast. He started his career at Suncoast in 1985 and worked his way up in roles with our member care center, payment services divisions, and information technology (IT) team.
With such a variety of positions available, from entry-level positions to specialized career options, working at Suncoast offers a many paths for growth opportunities. It’s a wonderful place to build a career!
2. At Suncoast We Value Our Differences
At Suncoast, we know that varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, as individuals and as an organization. Our diverse team helps us support the evolving needs of our membership and make impactful differences in our communities.
As a minority majority workplace, we are proud to recruit the most talented job candidates from a wide range of diverse hiring pools. Each new employee brings a unique set of gifts to the Suncoast family. And our leadership team prioritizes creating a work environment that is inclusive and equitable for all employees.
3. Suncoast Invests in Employees
One of the most rewarding parts of working at Suncoast is being part of a team that invests in your future. Suncoast invests in employees in a number of ways, including:
- College tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) contributions
- Leadership development programs
- Robust benefits packages
- Financial wellness programs
- Ongoing training opportunities
4. Suncoast Makes it a Priority to Give Back
People helping people is at the heart of the credit union philosophy. Our team is an active part of our local communities, from volunteering to raising money or needed supplies for causes that are near and dear to our hearts.
Suncoast makes it easy for employees to give back. We have an online portal for employees to browse through and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Every October, we host our annual Pay It Forward Day where our employees go out into the community and make a difference. And Suncoast even offers employees paid time off to go out and give back!
5. Suncoast Supports Employees’ Needs
Suncoast is more than just a great place to work. What makes our company such a special organization to be a part of is how much Suncoast cares about each and every person on our staff.
Even during challenging times, our Suncoast culture strives to ensure employees always feel supported and have a healthy work-life balance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Suncoast employees got the tools needed to continue to safely perform their work. Moreover, employees who had children at home during school and daycare closings were able to work with their managers to find solutions to make sure that their families’ needs and work life could coexist.
Suncoast has established an Employee Resource Center which leverages the power and generosity of our Suncoast family to provide resources to fellow team members in need. This includes access to mental health wellness, plus an in-house food bank and financial education opportunities.
At Suncoast, we value our team. In order to give the very best to our members, we need employees who love to come to work each day. Knowing that we are supported and appreciated makes it easy for the Suncoast team to deliver our very best.
Want to Work at Suncoast Credit Union? If you’re looking for a place with career growth opportunities and a vibrant company culture, check out our open job listings!
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