IT Specialist

About this role

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

At Climate First Bank, we’re redefining what banking can be. As a Florida Benefit Corporation and FDIC-insured commercial bank, we offer a full suite of personal and business services—including solar, residential, commercial, ESOP Banking, Structured Finance and SBA loans—all designed to power a better future. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet, and part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), reflecting our deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical banking.

With branches in St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Mount Dora, and a growing digital presence, we’re proving that banking can be a force for good. We don’t just support environmental and social causes—we’re built on them.

Under our Holding Company, Climate First Bancorp, we are also powered by OneEthos. OneEthos operates at the intersection of fintech and traditional banking to expand access to inclusive, values-driven financial services. Regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank, it equips Community Banks, Credit Unions, CDFIs, and Green Banks with ethical lending tools—especially in climate finance and solar lending.

Join the Movement

We’re seeking driven, mission-aligned individuals ready to make an impact. If you’re passionate about sustainability, thrive in a fast-paced, results driven environment, and want to be part of something bigger, you will feel right at home.

Our team is one of goal-setters, go-getters, problem solvers, thought leaders, and changemakers. We celebrate wins, tackle challenges head-on, and push boundaries. Fueled by purpose, we thrive where perseverance and passion turn ambitious goals into reality.

Thrive at Climate First Bank

At Climate First Bank, we’re investing in your future. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance. Please note that benefit eligibility varies by employment status and that benefits for part-time employees may differ from those listed below.

Compensation — In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives and equity. Actual compensation is based on industry salary ranges, internal salary structures, experience, skills and other job-related factors.

Health Coverage — 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents by Us

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc

Financial Wellness & Wealth Building

• 401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period.

• Employee Stock Options

• Exclusive Employee Banking Perks

• 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans

• Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms.

• 0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs)

• Referral Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

• 2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.

• 64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees.

Protection & Peace of Mind

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.

What to expect as the IT Specialist:

As the IT Specialist, you’ll be responsible for handling incoming support requests from staff and executives with exceptional customer service and efficiency. Support will include access

management, troubleshooting software and hardware as well as initial and ongoing training

for all employees of the Bank.

What You’ll Contribute in This Role:

• Respond to tech support requests via email, online video calls or chats, over the phone, or in person.

• Inform users about IT products and services, updates, service interruptions and other IT related communications.

• Provide immediate and high-quality support to high-level executives, including the CEO and President.

• Provide step-by-step troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network with professionalism, efficiency and a resolution focused mindset.

• Follow up with users to ensure excellent service. Communicate user feedback to the appropriate internal team members if needed.

• Monitor and patch systems to ensure they are up to date in collaboration with security personnel at Climate First Bank.

• Assist IT Administrators and Engineers in keeping the company systems secure and up to date.

Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters

• Embody a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.

• Apply curiosity and interest in our core values and pursue education related to sustainability practices.

• Be willing to pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Recognize the importance of protecting the organization and our customers.

• Question suspicious activity and stay in close collaboration with our Compliance department to ensure proper investigation and processing of potentially fraudulent activity.

• Stay informed on legal context and regulatory requirements and prioritize completing all web-based compliance and IT training.

What You’ll Leverage in this Role:

Education and Experience requirements

• Completed or in-progress bachelor’s degree, or serious intentions of pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the tenure of this position

• Experience as an IT technician or in a similar customer support-related role

Entrepreneurial Self-Starter Mentality - You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You seek operational efficiencies and are an analytical thinker with a strong focus on resourceful and independent problem solving. A high-pace and high-expectation environment excites you and you can’t wait to push yourself to new professional heights in a company that rewards high performance.

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