If you enjoy helping people, your opportunity awaits! UKFCU is a rapidly growing, non-for-profit, federally chartered credit union dedicated to providing quality financial services. For over 85 years, our commitment to providing exceptional customer service to every member of the cooperative has set us apart from other organizations. We strive to create a professional environment that fosters personal growth and motivates employees to do their best. At UKFCU, employees are an important part of our success, and we are excited that you wish to include us in your career search. UKFCU seeks employees with the knowledge and skills to be successful in our sales and service culture. In return, UKFCU offers competitive salaries and advancement potential as well as excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other supplemental insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, vacations, holidays and sick time, and tuition reimbursement! The University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union is a separate employer from the University of Kentucky, and is an equal opportunities employer.
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🌐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As we extend our support to those in need during challenging times, let's remain vigilant against scammers looking to take advantage of generosity. Tips to protect yourself: - Be cautious of AI-generated images that may not reflect reality. - Verify the legitimacy of charities before donating. Stick to official websites. - Take your time to research before clicking links or making donations. Your kindness should help those in need, not scammers!
We bleed blue just like you, Wildcats! As the Official Credit Union of the University of Kentucky, we’re excited for our Blitz the Blue event this Thursday, October 10! Join us from 10 AM to 12 PM at various locations on campus to meet our amazing team and grab some free swag. Don't miss out on the fun! Find us at: 📍 Courtyard of Champions 📍 W.T. Young - Library Patio 📍 Library Walkway 📍 Engineering Teague Courtyard
Do YOU know what a Business Development Specialist does? We're hiring! If you or someone you know is interested in helping to support the Credit Union movement, apply today at the following: https://ow.ly/iqG950TEnlE
UKFCU is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Ross as the next President & CEO, with his first day serving the members of UKFCU being October 14, 2024. Ryan has a proven track record of success leading Credit Unions of various sizes and we're so excited to have him guide our team! Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gi6zKNyM
We’re thrilled to kick off our first day of volunteer work with Lexington Habitat for Humanity for their milestone 500th home build! It's an honor to be part of this journey to help Marsha move into her new home. While there's still plenty of work ahead, just look at the progress made already! A heartfelt thank you to our two amazing interns from Frederick Douglass High School who chose to spend their fall break volunteering alongside us today! No employees were harmed in the hammer duel.
This week for our UKFCU cultural highlight, we are recognizing Marta! She proudly embraces her Guatemalan heritage and has a deep appreciation for traditional foods like tamales, uniquely wrapped in banana leaves and filled with a rich mole-like sauce. Marta finds joy in soccer, a sport she has loved since childhood. In Guatemala, where the sport is referred to as football, it is celebrated and culturally intertwined with daily life. With over 33,000 children playing soccer each year, it serves as a powerful unifier, bringing communities together and instilling a sense of pride in national competitions. A highlight of her culture is the All Saints Day or Day of the Dead Kite Festival, celebrated annually on November 1. This vibrant occasion allows families to honor their loved ones by decorating graves and sending colorful kites into the sky. This beautiful tradition symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth, seamlessly blending remembrance with festivity. Born in Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Marta is eager to learn K’iche’, a native language of the Mayan people. Her favorite phrase, “A new beginning,” resonates deeply with her. She believes that every time we start something new, something else comes to an end. Change is constant, and as we evolve, we embrace new opportunities that arise from the conclusion of our previous experiences. Marta shared that in recent years, she has had the opportunity to meet her biological cousin in the United States. Both adopted, they are grateful for the chance to connect and are eager to learn more about their biological families and heritage, deepening their understanding of their roots. Marta's story exemplifies the richness that diversity brings to our community. By sharing her unique experiences and cultural practices, she enhances our understanding of the world and inspires us to embrace our differences. As we celebrate her journey, we are reminded that our diverse backgrounds contribute to a stronger, more connected UKFCU and a world where every story matters.
Our Projects Team may have been a little light on numbers today, but that didn't stop them from donning their teal and purple shirts in support of National Suicide Prevention Month. So many families are impacted by suicide every year but thankfully, there are numerous organizations around the country dedicated to helping suicide loss survivors. With this in mind, UKFCU wanted to play its part and this month made a donation to Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors to help them in their mission of reminding suicide loss survivors that they are not alone. Please join our Projects Team and UKFCU as a whole as we stand with everyone affected by suicide.
As we continue our journey through the wide and varied cultures represented at UKFCU, we now want to highlight Issam and learn about Palestinian culture! As with many of our cultural features so far, Issam was very keen to share his love of Palestinian foods like musakhan (roasted chicken baked with onions, spices, and fried pine nuts served over taboon bread), mujaddara (spiced lentils and rice topped with fried onions and served with yogurt) and kunafeh (traditional Arabic pastry dessert soaked in a sweet syrup, and typically layered with cheese and nuts). But it's not all about the food! Palestine also has a highly-regarded film industry with movies like It Must Be Heaven, Paradise Now and Omar being nominated for major international awards like the Palme d'Or at Cannes, Golden Globes (where Paradise Now won) and Academy Awards. Issam also loves traditional Palestinian music like ataaba, a form of folk poetry featuring creative word play that is often performed at weddings, festivals and other occasions. In the end though, Palestinian culture is all about the people. As Issam himself put it, "Palestinians can be the most welcoming people in the world. Much like other Arab Countries, family is integral to our identity. Despite what is going on in the world, I hope you can take the time to learn more about Palestine."
At UKFCU, we're dedicated to the financial well-being of our members. But when it comes to dedication, it's hard to beat the 35(!) years of service that we've received from Tammy Spiegel. With "Spiegel" being German for "mirror", Tammy is the ultimate reflection of what the Credit Union stands for, and we're already excited to see where we'll be when we celebrate her 40th anniversary in 2029!