Teller

About the position

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. Get to know us: 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. We want to get to know you: Are you looking for your next opportunity or ready to transfer your skills into a new industry? If any of the below ring true for you, the teller role may be a perfect fit for you! Are you passionate about helping others and providing excellent customer service to a variety of customers face-to-face? Do you have previous cash-handling or sales experience and excellent attention to detail? Are you looking for the right opportunity to start your career or re-enter the banking industry? Are you looking to join an organization that invests in its employees and offers ongoing training for the job that sets you up for success? Have you been searching for a company that rewards high performers, offers cross-training, and prioritizes promoting from within? If so, we are seeking an individual eager to join our team as a Teller! No previous banking experience is required —we will train you!

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service to our customers however they choose to bank with us
  • Provide friendly and accurate financial transactions to customers
  • Receive deposits, cash checks, issue withdrawals, record deposits
  • Serve as the face of the bank providing the best banking experience by assisting our customers with their financial needs, while building strong customer relationships
  • Take initiative, contribute to our retail banking center goals, and make a meaningful impact in your community

Requirements

  • Passionate about helping others and providing excellent customer service to a variety of customers face-to-face
  • Previous cash-handling or sales experience
  • Excellent attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

  • Looking for the right opportunity to start your career or re-enter the banking industry
  • Looking to join an organization that invests in its employees and offers ongoing training for the job that sets you up for success
  • Searching for a company that rewards high performers, offers cross-training, and prioritizes promoting from within

Benefits

  • Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages
  • Generous time off, including paid federal holidays and paid day off for your birthday
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
  • Comprehensive wellness program
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