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S P R I N G 2 0 2 2 / W O R K F O R M E 29 chief experience and marketing officer, and an employee for six years with the bank. Montgomery-Rice, who has worked for Bangor Savings for seventeen years, says employee wellbeing and development is a key focus for him too, and the bank strives to help all its em- ployees feel a sense of belonging and connection. "Not only is it important to care for and support your em- ployees, it is also important to invite them to have a voice in the organization … and always make time for conversations and laughter," he says. His employees echo that sentiment. "Being a part of a team is what drew me to work at Ban- gor Savings Bank," says Lauren Elsemore, who started working there in January. "It is a welcom- ing environment where you will find support at every turn. The role can be challenging but there is constant encouragement for opportunity and growth." While increased wages may draw a new workforce in, it may be the focus on quality of life, personal and professional growth and sense of commu- nity that keeps employees in banking. "Banking is not just a job — it's a career," says Keneborus. "I can't tell you how many bank employees got a summer job as tellers and after graduating got a job at the bank — a few CEOs started that way." n F i n a n c i a l S e r v i c e s If you're interested in joining a friendly, professional banking team that puts customers and community first, we invite you to explore a career at Kennebec Savings Bank. Scan to view open positions There are lots of career opportunities available in Maine right now. It's the perfect time to explore your options through tuition-free classes and individual coaching from New Ventures Maine. Interactive classes and workshops are currently online. Visit our website or give us a call for more information. You want to change careers. New Ventures Maine can help. 207-768-9635 newventuresmaine.org Over the past five or more years we started to realize a lot of people perceive jobs in banks as frontline persons, tellers. — Kathy Keneborus Maine Bankers Association P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F C A M D E N N A T I O N A L B A N K Like many banks, Camden National Bank encourages community involvement and outreach.