Join Our Team
We’re here to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them build financial wellbeing. We’re proud to be member-owned and dedicated to doing what is right for our members’ financial lives.
Join Our Team
We’re here to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them build financial wellbeing. We’re proud to be member-owned and dedicated to doing what is right for our members’ financial lives.
What are your dreams and goals?
We want to help you achieve them by offering opportunities and benefits designed to strengthen your well-being and expertise.
Our perspectives are built on inclusion and values that guide our everyday actions
Learn MoreWe offer benefits that support your total health – physically, emotionally and financially.
Learn MoreWe believe our team is our strongest asset and we appreciate all they do for each other and our members.
Learn MoreLearning is life-long. We offer continuous learning opportunities and tuition assistance to further your career growth.
Learn MoreWe’re passionate about giving back to our communities with a focus on food insecurity, affordable housing, and children’s health.
Learn MoreDon’t see the exact job you’re looking for?
We’re always on the lookout for motivated people to join our team. If you don’t see a specific position you’re interested in, please feel free to send your resume our way. At Patelco, our employees are purpose-driven people on a quest to improve the financial well-being of others. Sound like you? Get in touch today.
We’re dedicated to helping our members and team members live their best lives.
Erin Mendez, President and CEO, Patelco Credit Union.
Our Culture
We’re united in our mission to help uplift each other, our members, and the communities we serve.
Culture & Values (SPEERIT)
We believe in the power of our values: Service, Passion, Engagement, Empowerment, Resourcefulness, Integrity and Teamwork to guide the way we work.
Employee Recognition
Our team members make us who we are and showing appreciation is an important part of our culture.
Community Outreach
We’re strong believers in supporting the community by dedicating time and donations to local organizations.
Culture & Values (SPEERIT)
We believe in the power of our values: Service, Passion, Engagement, Empowerment, Resourcefulness, Integrity and Teamwork to guide the way we work.
Employee Recognition
Our team members make us who we are and showing appreciation is an important part of our culture.
Community Outreach
We’re strong believers in supporting the community by dedicating time and donations to local organizations.
We care about your total well-being.
Providing options for the best care, helping you save money, and making life a little bit easier is all part of the package.
Medical
Your physical health is important, both on and off the job. Get the best care, whenever you need it, with our diverse benefit options.
Dental
We’ve partnered with the largest and most trusted dental benefits carrier in the U.S., Delta Dental, to give you something to smile about.
Vision
Seek care from any licensed eye care professional, including Vision Service Plan (VSP), the leading eye care provider in the U.S.
401 (k)
Your financial well-being extends into your retirement with our highly competitive 401(k) plan. Patelco matches contributions up to 5%. Additionally, we automatically provide a 3% Safe Harbor contribution to all qualifying team members.
Tuition Assistance
Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities with team member tuition assistance. Covers the cost of tuition and books for eligible courses once you’ve completed your 90-day introductory period.
Team Member Discounts
We’re proud to be able to offer the best rates to our members and communities. And we take that a step further for our team, extending that promise of fueling financial health by offering exclusive discounts on everything from auto and mortgage loans to much more.
Health and Dependent Care - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A tax-deductible account that can be used to pay for copayments, deductibles, some medications, and dependent care. We know others depend on you and may need care when you’re at work. Our FSA plan allows you to save while ensuring those you love get the care they deserve.
Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer Funding
A tax-deductible medical savings account. Ideal to save for medical expenses and reduce your taxable income.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Reimburses you for qualified incurred expenses and reduces your out-of-pocket maximum based on your enrollment tier.
Employee Assistance Program
Life can be challenging. We partner with Health Advocate to offer free counseling and advisement to take care of your emotional well-being.
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Employer-funded account, available to all team members, designed to give our team more options that align with their individual wellbeing interests.
Well-Deserved Time Off
Start accruing PTO from the day you start working with Patelco. This time can be used for illnesses, a few days off, or a vacation – your time, your choice! We also observe 11 paid holidays.
Team Member Events
The trusted partnerships we form with our members and communities start with the relationships we build within our team. Our greatest strength is teamwork and we enjoy working, volunteering and celebrating together…as One Team.
Patelco Credit Union is a 2023 Gallagher Best-in-Class employer! This award recognizes our commitment to supporting better employee well-being and building a resilient organizational culture. You can learn more about what it means to be Best-in-Class here: https://www.ajg.com/2023-bic/
Testimonials
Hear from some of our team members.
Helping Members
"Patelco has supported me in making my dreams of serving the community and or members in a positive, proactive and meaningful way."
–Veronica,Financial Literacy Specialist
Career Advancement Opportunities
"I love working for Patelco because of the great career advancements it offers us."
-Juan,Consumer Lending Supervisor
Why Patelco?
- We Put Our People First
- Diverse & Inclusive Workforce
- Hybrid Work Model (remote work options)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Great Benefits
EEO Policy
Learn more about how Patelco Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.
In the Community
Discover the difference we’re making in the community and stay up-to-date on all news and events. Learn More
Career Q&A
Find more details on our Career Growth page.
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Patelco offers Flexible Work Arrangements that provide flexibility to explore different options, including modified or reduced schedules and remote work, so that team members and managers can identify when, where and how we can all best serve our mission. The Flexible Work Model will continue to prioritize member and business needs, including strengthening and promoting our culture and SPEERIT values.
Patelco Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Learn more about our EEOC Rights and our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. If you’re a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact applicationaccommodation@patelco.org.
ABOUT PATELCO
Patelco Credit Union
PO Box 2227
Merced, CA 95344
Insured by NCUA