Oregon Community Credit Union

What is Oregon Community Credit Union?

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) is a member-owned financial cooperative founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. Serving over 260,000 members across Oregon and Washington, OCCU is one of the largest credit unions in the Pacific Northwest. The credit union offers a full range of financial services including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, investments, and business banking.

As a not-for-profit cooperative, OCCU returns profits to members through better rates, lower fees, and community investment. The credit union has been a leader in progressive workplace practices, piloting a 4-day work week that demonstrated measurable benefits for both members and employees.

Where will I work?

Oregon Community Credit Union is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, with branch locations across Oregon and Washington. The company operates a hybrid work model, with branch staff working on-site and corporate/administrative roles having flexibility for hybrid arrangements.

What is the OCCU team like?

With approximately 670 employees, OCCU is a large team of financial professionals, member service specialists, technology staff, and operations personnel. The credit union's cooperative values extend to its workplace culture, emphasising collaboration, community service, and member-first thinking.

OCCU has been recognised as a top employer in Oregon and invests heavily in employee development, career progression, and workplace innovation. The 4-day work week pilot demonstrated the organisation's willingness to challenge conventional thinking about how financial services can be delivered.

Work-Life Balance

Oregon Community Credit Union operates a 4-day work week with 32 hours per week at full salary. The pilot programme showed that the reduced schedule improved employee satisfaction and retention while maintaining or improving member service quality. This progressive approach to scheduling is part of OCCU's broader commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace innovation in the financial services industry.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day work week (32 hours) at full salary
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development and career progression programmes
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid work flexibility for eligible roles
• Community-focused cooperative culture