Build your career at Golden 1

We go above and beyond for others — and that includes our team members. We offer an excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and scholarships for your dependents.

Employee Benefits 

• Medical / Dental / Vision

• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Commuter, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose)

• Health Savings Accounts for qualifying medical plans, including employer contributions

• Various Voluntary Plans

• Wellness Programs

• In-House Fitness Center (at Golden 1 Headquarters)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Short Term Disability (employee paid)

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) with a discretionary 3% contribution by Golden 1 – plus, a discretionary match up to 3%

• Paid Vacation for part-time and full-time positions

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Reward and Recognition Program

• Home and Auto Loan Discounts

• Discounts on entertainment, fitness, travel, and much more

Exceptional Training
Our Learning and Development Department connects you with tailored development opportunities. Operational and leadership training courses help you learn more about your role. As you advance, additional courses can enhance your career. We use a collaborative approach to deliver learning that is relevant to you. Additionally, we offer paid certifications for specialized positions.

Tuition Reimbursement
We offer a tuition reimbursement program for employees that can help supplement some of the expenses associated with pursuing a college degree in business or finance. For those who qualify:

• Up to $5,250 annually for full-time employees

• Up to $1,500 annually for part-time employees

Golden 1 Credit Union Scholarships
Dependents of Golden 1 employees can apply for Golden 1 Credit Union Scholarships. The scholarships, which are available to full-time college students, range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, and are renewable for up to four years. Find out more.

At Golden 1 Credit Union, we’ve always embraced the philosophy of "people helping people," from our humble beginning in California's state capital in 1933, to today, one of the nation's largest credit unions with 1.1 million members and over $18 billion in assets. As a not-for-profit cooperative, we return our earnings to members – not stockholders – through higher returns on savings, lower interest rates on loans, and more free services. We help honest, hard-working families and individuals lead financially better lives. Golden 1 has grown over the years to serve consumers throughout California with more than 70 branches and 30,000 CO-OP ATMs nationwide. We provide convenient and value-added products and services to help consumers make the most of their money.

As part of our "Care. Serve. Deliver." approach, we strive to become an integral partner in the communities we serve. We invest in our future leaders by offering scholarships for higher education. We offer grants for organizations that advance literacy and assist foster youth to help elevate California's youngest and brightest.

We believe in doing right by people. It’s not just what we do, it’s who we are.

Our Mission
We deliver financial solutions with value, convenience, and exceptional service to our customers.

Our Vision
A dynamic and trusted leader committed to enhancing the financial well-being of Californians and their diverse communities.

Our Core Values
Service Excellence, Respect, Integrity, and Reliability.

It's a privilege to help more than 1 million members achieve their financial goals. So often, this becomes the first step toward success in all areas of their lives. That's why we: Care, Serve, Deliver. We embrace the philosophy of "people helping people: and use it as a driver for how we operate as a member owned organization. Our talented and unique employees share a common mission to improve the financial well-being of our members and the communities we serve. Learn more.

We offer a productive and innovative work environment where accomplishments are recognized and team members are empowered. We believe in growth and advancement with training and leadership development programs as well as tuition reimbursement. We offer competitive health and wellness benefits, and retirement savings programs. For future employees, we offer our Internship Program which is designed to provide college students hands-on business experience with an interactive curriculum and many group projects.

We're Committed to Service Excellence
We abide by the Golden Rule, treating members how we want to be treated. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional service with customer satisfaction scores of 9 points on a 10-point scale. We do this by placing members at the center of everything we do with products and services that add value and convenience.

We're Part of the Community
Golden 1 is a proud community partner and leader. Employees have the opportunity to donate directly to charities, volunteer at local charitable organizations, participate in team athletic events, and sit as board and committee members. Through the Golden 1 G1VE program, employees are allowed to spend up to four hours of paid time to volunteer at local charities each year. We give back through community grants, college scholarships, employee volunteerism, and much more. Learn more.

We're Growing
For almost 90 years, Golden 1 has remained an honest and strong organization who has not only sustained economic changes, but has grown and thrived with them. We're proud to be an organization with a long proven track record of solid financial management and performance, and a positive reputation with our employees and local communities. Learn more.