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Senior Director, Clean Energy - Lending Department Reinvestment Fund, Inc.
Flexible: Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Atlanta,
Job Function: Lending/Loan Operations
Posted: January 22, 2021

Background:

About Reinvestment Fund
Reinvestment Fund brings together individual investors, banks, government officials, private foundations and faith-based and community organizations to invest in projects that transform communities. As a federally-certified community development financial institution (“CDFI”), we manage over $1 billion that comes from over 865 investors. Through strategic investment, leadership in public policy, and data analysis, we put resources in the communities of greatest need in the manner that achieves the greatest good—because everyone should have the opportunity to live in a diverse and economically vibrant neighborhood.

Reinvestment Fund began financing clean energy projects in 1993, and has provided more than $100 million to a wide range of projects, from wind and solar to building energy efficiency and other small-scale distributed-generation projects. Recently, the organization has put a particular focus on financing Energy Savings Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, and portfolios of consumer-scale clean energy projects. Reinvestment Fund’s focus is on complex, highly structured transactions that are relatively modest in size, with most between $1 million and $5 million. Serving this otherwise underserved “middle market” is a critical component of Reinvestment Fund’s mission attachment to the clean energy space.

Work Location
Reinvestment Fund has offices in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Atlanta. The Senior Director should be located in or willing to relocate to one of those locations, but flexible work schedules to allow for partial remote work will be considered for candidates close enough to one of those locations to be able to travel there regularly, but too far to commute there daily. Reinvestment Fund is maintaining a 100% remote work environment through at least May 1st, 2021 due to COVID.

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Clean Energy at Reinvestment Fund will be an entrepreneur within an established organization, owning the business of clean energy lending from relationship development through transaction sourcing, structuring, credit review and approval, and closing. At the same time, he or she will be expected to build Reinvestment Fund’s visibility in the clean energy space, participating in conferences, finance and policy working groups, and other public-facing endeavors. This means that the Senior Director will need a true balance of analytic skills and relationship management and promotional skills.

In addition, the Senior Director should have a demonstrated commitment to the breadth of Reinvestment Fund’s mission – which includes creating opportunity for low income people and in low income communities as well as environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Director of Clean Energy will be primarily responsible for growing Reinvestment Fund’s clean energy lending portfolio and managing its dedicated clean energy funding sources. This work will include:

• Business development and origination: Managing Reinvestment Fund’s existing relationships with clean energy borrowers and develop relationships with new borrowers. This may include attending industry conferences and participating in thought leadership via writing and speaking on Reinvestment Fund’s behalf.
• Transaction Underwriting and Structuring: Performing credit analysis and developing transaction structures that appropriately mitigate risk. The position will be focused on assessing financial credit risk and understanding the technical aspects of projects (with existing staff and consulting support at Reinvestment Fund for detailed assessment of the clean energy project’s potential for energy savings, etc. The position will also lead the documentation and closing of transactions, working with outside counsel.
• Product Development: Building from expertise gained from working on transactions, the position will play a role in development Reinvestment Fund’s clean energy lending products. This can include helping the organization establish the key terms of its clean energy capital, to ensure that they are responsive to market needs.
• Capital source management: This will include overseeing regulatory, reporting, and deployment strategy with regard to multiple sources of dedicated energy financing capital. Some activities may be conducted through Reinvestment Fund’s Registered Investment Advisor subsidiary, RF Impact Advisers, and may require the employee to obtain a Series 65 or similar licensure from FINRA.

Requirements:

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in finance or a related field
• Background (education and/or experience) in clean energy project development or financing strongly preferred, though a candidate with substantial non-energy-related experience in complex loan structuring may be considered
• An understanding of common clean energy-related contract structures like Energy Savings Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements as well as regulatory and incentive programs like RECs and Solar Investment Tax Credits is not required, but is a significant plus
• An understanding of corporate financial analysis, and the appropriate roles for debt, equity, and project finance on corporatbalance sheets
• Experience in business development, particularly negotiating sales of complex products to sophisticated customers
• Excellent written communication skills

Compensation:

Reinvestment Fund offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and EAP program.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form at www.reinvestment.com/careers and attach your resume and a cover letter.

Reinvestment Fund uses E-Verify to validate all new hires’ ability to legally work in the United States. Reinvestment Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reinvestment Fund does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job related disabilities, or status as a veteran.

Reinvestment Fund, Inc. has an affiliate, RF Impact Advisers, Inc. (“RFIA”) that is a state-registered investment adviser. In order to advance compliance with and prevent violations of federal and state securities laws and to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, RFIA has adopted a Code of Ethics to govern certain conduct of its staff, including certain staff of Reinvestment Fund because Reinvestment Fund is an advisory affiliate of RFIA. As part of this Code of Ethics, there are specific personal reporting and other requirements and disclosures of personal financial and/or securities transactions information. For certain individuals this reporting will extend to your household members. You may be subject to a background check.

Data Support Specialist Aeris
PHILA, PA
Job Function: Administrative/Operations/IT
Posted: January 21, 2021

Background:

Aeris guides capital to good. We are a rating and information service in the impact investing field, which has grown into $500 billion industry over the last decade. Impact investments aim to address some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges as well as yield a financial return. Aeris provides information, analysis, assessments, ratings, and consulting services that bring accountability and transparency to impact investing.

Aeris was established in 2004, focusing first on analyzing and rating private community loan funds (CDFIs). These loan funds invest in real estate, women and minority-owned small businesses, and community facilities in socially and economically challenged communities throughout the United States. More recently, we began applying our knowledge, expertise, and tools to the broader impact investment world.

In 2013, Aeris built a cloud-based platform to collect and manage the impact and financial information that supports our deep due diligence and monitoring activities. Today, we are expanding the functionalities of our platform to offer impact fund managers a highly reliable SaaS service that supports the collection, management, and analysis of impact and financial performance data of their investments.

Position Summary:

Aeris offers you an opportunity to use your data systems management and customer relations skills for social and environmental good. We are seeking a junior data analyst to join our team, where we use technology to support impact investing. We are expanding the functions and features of Aeris’ data platform to deliver ground-breaking new services to impact investors for impact data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

You will:

* Assist impact investment firms to set up the impact and financial reporting structure for their portfolio companies.
* Onboard portfolio companies to upload data and supporting documents to Aeris Atlas.
* Lead webinar demonstrations of the data platform for impact investors and portfolio companies as required.
* Load data and documents into appropriate “libraries” on the Aeris data platform.
* Work with Aeris Operations team to understand financial presentations of community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
* Prepare CDFI financial statements and performance metrics for Aeris analyses or quarterly reporting.
* Proof and finalize quarterly financial statements and reported performance data, interacting with CDFI staff
* Work with CDFIs to assist them on their impact metric reporting.
* Follow up with CDFIs as necessary to ensure timely upload of quarterly financial statements and performance data.

Requirements:

Your knowledge, skills, and professional/academic experience should include

* Knowledge and experience with Cloud-based environments
* Basic financial accounting
* Knowledge of impact investing, impact measurement and community development is a plus
* Interactions with institutional customers
* Strong problem solving and organizational skills
* Good financial, market, and qualitative analysis skills—excellent with numbers
* Superior ability to focus on detailed work for accuracy
* Ability to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute multiple work streams—a self-starter
* Superior interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, and ability to work well with diverse stakeholders
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
* Capacity and willingness to learn
* Bachelors’ degree in Economics, Finance, or Computer Science (or equivalent).

No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel (5%). ADA/EOE

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please send applications electronically to Jon Schwartz, Senior Manager, Operations and Ratings at careers@AerisInsight.com

To be considered, applications must include:

1. A cover letter stating how your interest and relevant experience fit this opportunity, and
2. A full resume or CV.

President New Jersey Community Capital
New Brunswick, NJ
Job Function: Other
Posted: January 21, 2021

Background:

Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc. d/b/a New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the largest CDFI in New Jersey serving the entire state. CDFIs are private organizations dedicated to responsible and affordable lending to help low-income, disadvantaged people and communities. Over its 33-year history, NJCC has developed programs, products and services that support comprehensive and equitable neighborhood revitalization, and economic development in low- and moderate-income communities around the state. NJCC is guided by four distinct principles: creating better, healthier places; increasing economic mobility for people; connecting to local community-led strategies; and establishing meaningful cross-sector collaborations and partnerships for healthier communities.

Today, NJCC manages assets of over $700 million and has leveraged over $1.9 billion to connect underserved communities to the capital and resources needed to build better places. Since inception, NJCC has invested $650 million in New Jersey’s neighborhoods, connecting over 90,140 people in underserved communities to capital and resources while creating and/or preserving 11,000 housing units, 15,000 jobs, 32,000 charter school and early/childcare education seats, and 6.3 million square feet of commercial real estate and community space.

NJCC is governed by a ten-member voluntary Board of Directors, including the President. NJCC’s staff consists of approximately 80 employees and fellows who are dedicated and committed to preserving safe, stable, and affordable homes and revitalizing neighborhoods in vulnerable communities.

NJCC is operationally focused on lending and investing, real estate development, home ownership, foreclosure mitigation and community strategies through five distinct lines of business to deliver meaningful and lasting community impact.

Position Summary:

NJCC has retained PRM Consulting Group, Inc. to lead its search for a President reporting to the Board of Directors to take over the most important community development organization in New Jersey. The position is a unique opportunity to serve, drive impact, and lead a team of highly qualified and committed community development practitioners. The position requires a thought leader, who can propel the continued growth and expand the impact of the organization as well as a public-facing leader to build community development capacity in New Jersey’s cities. The successful candidate will also serve as NJCC’s lead spokesperson and liaison to the various communities we serve, grantees, investors, partner organizations, and governmental institutions at the federal, state and local levels.

Responsibilities:

The position is a unique opportunity to serve, drive impact, and lead a team of highly qualified and committed community development practitioners. The position requires a thought leader, who can propel the continued growth and expand the impact of the organization as well as a public-facing leader to build community development capacity in New Jersey’s cities. The position is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, strategic direction, and management to advance the mission and strategic direction. It has overall accountability for operational, fiscal management, policy development, and program creation as well as execution. The successful candidate will also serve as NJCC’s lead spokesperson and liaison to the various communities we serve, grantees, investors, partner organizations, and governmental institutions at the federal, state and local levels.

The President works in collaboration with the Board to ensure and maintain governance “best practices”; keep the Board and its committees informed with accurate and timely performance reporting; recruit, support, engage, and retain a diversified Board; as well as partnering with the Board to establish NJCC’s strategic direction and priorities.

The President has responsibility for attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining a highly qualified executive leadership team and staff with the appropriate skill sets to develop and achieve enterprise-wide goals and innovative strategies to advance NJCC’s mission. The President also has responsibility for the development of NJCC’s annual operating budget, enterprise-wide goals and objectives, as well as performance management.

Requirements:

Requirements include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred), with an in-depth knowledge of economic development, finance and management experience and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant community development, CDFI, and/or social impact experience.

Competencies include:
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): NJCC has a culture of collaboration and its people are its most valuable asset. It believes that the entire team has the right to expect an organization that embraces them and encourages them to bring their "whole selves" to everything that they do. New Jersey is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse states in the country, and NJCC must continue to ensure the racial equity lens we bring to our work remains unobstructed and in focus. To this end, the President will be committed to continuing to promote NJCC’s agenda to serve people of color and help to dismantle structural racism. The President will solicit input from experts to inform an NJCC DEI strategy, as a part of the overall organizational strategy, with an internal and external focus, metrics and communication strategy.

Leadership and management: The successful candidate must possess outstanding leadership skills that will enable them to oversee the management of a complex enterprise in its fulfillment of organizational mission and goals. They must be an involved and inclusive manager, who will engender trust and ensure NJCC functions in an orderly and fiscally responsible manner. The new President must have a vision for and understand how to strengthen NJCC’s position in existing and pending engagements, collaborations, and partnerships. The candidate will have a track record of including and motivating a professional and highly performing staff as well as the emotional intelligence to effectively engage and communicate across both managerial and collegial relationships. The candidate will be an inspirational leader to the staff, and encourage openness, transparency and mutual respect. Further, the candidate must have the executive skills to partner with the Board and our stakeholders.

Strategic vision: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of setting priorities and leading organizations to success. They will be entrepreneurial and possess the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. They will be a strategic thinker who will work with the staff and Board leadership to establish plans and methods to achieve its mission while providing the strategic direction necessary to expand NJCC’s footprint. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the dynamics that impact neighborhoods in order to set strategic direction, prioritize and define clear goals for staff, and manage performance toward achievement of those goals. They will be capable of working with others to develop differentiated strategies with multifaceted approaches, performance metrics and goals, to address disparate audiences, cultures, and the political environment.

Communication and development skills: The successful candidate will be an inspiring and persuasive communicator who can articulate NJCC’s vision and direction effectively through mass media, debate, public speaking, writing, networking, and one-on-one discussions. They will be a thought leader in developing and implementing strategic initiatives. They will possess and demonstrate a strong understanding of economic development, community development finance, real estate, and community revitalization initiatives. They will have demonstrated experience in securing investments and funds for various lines of business including financial institutions, the public sector, philanthropy, and private sector capital markets. They will have the ability to connect with and secure results from philanthropic, corporate and government leaders, partners, funders/investors, board members, and staff.

Judgment: The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to make timely and clearly communicated decisions and take appropriate risks to achieve results. Likewise, they will be thoughtful about deploying NJCC’s assets in a way that maximizes outcomes aligned with NJCC’s strategic objectives while managing risk. They will listen to and learn from key stakeholders inside and outside of the organization and will be an inclusive and independent thinker who can manage ambiguity and devise solutions even when a clear path is not evident.

Passion and shared values: The successful candidate must be a champion for New Jersey’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and their stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a passion for providing access to opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by racial inequity and an absolute commitment towards realizing a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. At its heart, NJCC is about improving the lives of everyday people. The successful candidate will not only have earned the appropriate leadership credentials across their career but be implicitly anchored by NJCC’s core values and commitment to environmental and health equity and helping individuals achieve economic mobility and justice.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, please send your resume to NJCC@prmconsulting.com or laura.viehmyer@prmconsulting.com

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis SWCA Environmental Consultants
Phoenix, AZ
Job Function: Accounting
Posted: January 19, 2021

Background:

Position Summary:

Overview

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) leads SWCA's finance professionals to deliver actionable and proactive analysis and planning inputs to senior operations leaders and executive leadership.

This individual is expected to also expand the financial acumen of SWCA's project managers—as a professional services consulting firm, SWCA's overall profitability is highly dependent on the financial success of our projects.

Critical to success in this role is the ability to set a visionary strategy for the dissemination of actionable financial information and designing systems around the specific and unique needs of a growing professional services consulting firm.

This individual also oversees the modernization and expansion of data extraction and distillation systems, including advanced data visualization models. Individuals who are qualified to take the job of Director of FP&A are those who display impressive communication skills, possesses the ability to navigate complexities of organizations and can negotiate, influence and lead efficiently and successfully. Effective and proven leadership skills, executive presence, and the capacity to defend and express concepts and ideas are key factors.

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is available in our Phoenix, AZ office or available for distributed work.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, the Director of FP&A oversees the company's financial analysis program, which includes monthly financial reviews for the company's business units, forecasting, annual planning and budgeting, financial modeling, and identifying opportunities for efficiencies and continuous process improvement.
The role played by the Director of FP&A is highly significant in terms of delivering sound financial planning and analysis. Other tasks include the following:
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and executive presence—sets a clear vision for the department
• Strategic partner to finance leadership
• Continuously evaluate current tools, systems, and processes to bring innovative and industry-leading financial analytics
• Leads the development process of the yearly budgets and works closely with internal owners of budgets
• Oversees the development and distribution of dashboards and other modern information dissemination methods for corporate and operations leadership, and project managers
• Oversees the forecast process and directs the reporting analysis and variance analysis of the budget and forecast
• Oversees the monthly financial review meeting program, continuously improving efficiencies and targeted actions
• Partners with operations to analyze pricing for optimal profit
• Providing financial analysis and return on investment resources for key corporate initiatives
• Contributing to the company's M&A activities and related due diligence and financial modeling
• Knowledgeable of contract terms and conditions and oversees client contract reviews
• Ability to work in ever changing environment.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, or finance.
• 10+ years of experience in the field of financial planning and analysis.
• Of these years must have experience collaborating with both senior leadership as well as various levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated experience setting a strategy for the organization.
• Prior experience building and maintaining good working relationship with project managers.
• Impressive management skills with strong leadership skills to be able to develop, mentor and coach direct reports.
• Prior experience understanding and interpreting complex reports and models and translating them into tangible recommendations and conclusions.
Preferred:
• Previous A/E/C industry experience.
• MBA preferred.
• Knowledge of various financial software tools.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/W7LXzPIxD4GWCJpxI7O2P

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Director of Fund Development and Philanthropic Accountability Lift To Rise
Palm Desert, CA
Job Function: Grant Writer
Posted: January 15, 2021

Background:
Lift To Rise is a cross-sector, community-driven movement to improve life in Southern California’s Coachella Valley for the majority of residents who do not experience the opulence and luxury for which the area is known. With input from more than 50 collaborative partners and countless community members Lift to Rise created a 2020-2022 Action Plan—a roadmap to radically increase housing stability and advance economic opportunity for all Coachella Valley residents. We envision a future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable, and thriving. In recent months, Lift To Rise has garnered significant regional, state, and national attention for its efforts to support both the immediate housing needs of the Coachella Valley’s most vulnerable population in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as its long-term vision for large-scale housing production and policy reform. To learn more, please visit: http://lifttorise.org.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Fund Development and Philanthropic Accountability will support Lift To Rise’s revenue development goals through proposal writing and the management of philanthropic grant reports. This new position will play a critical role in ensuring Lift To Rise secures, retains and expands the philanthropic resources needed to advance the organization’s rapid growth and widening impact.

Proposal Development

• In the role of “lead writer,” this position will support the CEO in both securing new philanthropic grants and renewing or extending existing grants by developing clear, persuasive and compelling narrative about the organization and its work (current budget – approximately $2 million in philanthropic grants secured annually)
• Support the CEO in advancing proposals for current and emerging areas of need and opportunity, including a $100 million Housing Capital Fund and emergency funds to support rental assistance and home stabilization, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Project-manage grant application processes, including collecting information from other key team members
• Oversee the collection of technical and supporting information for proposals
• Prepare briefing materials for funders as required
• Conduct fund development research, stay abreast of trends in philanthropic giving in the Coachella Valley and nationally

Reporting and Grant Management

• Track all partnership and grant revenue, serving as the primary point of contact for fund development operations
• Develop and closely manage calendar of key reporting dates, leading to the submission of on-time and high-quality grant reports and appropriate acknowledgements
• Ensure all grant files are centrally filed and accessible

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with administrative staff and/or program officers at philanthropic organizations
• Maintain working knowledge of the range of partners that comprise Lift To Rise’s Collective Action Network
• Potential opportunity to grow into a relationship manager with individual donors

Requirements:

Attributes and Qualities

• Deep and proven understanding of poverty alleviation and systems change work, including but not limited to experience with community development finance (Community Development Financial Institutions, intermediaries, affordable housing), social determinants of health, philanthropy, advocacy and policy, and/or collective impact
• A passion and authentic commitment to justice and equity for people of all ethnicities, races, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic circumstances, physical and mental abilities and characteristics, and philosophies
• Genuine commitment to resident and community issues, as well as to maintaining the integrity of the vision, mission, and values of Lift To Rise
• Exceptional writing skills; ability to clearly and convincingly communicate an aspirational vision that aligns with Lift To Rise’s mission, strategic direction and goals, supported by programmatic details and measurements of success
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills, attention to message, detail, branding, and style standards
• Superior organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience working with or at philanthropic organizations a plus
• Enthusiastic embrace of a fast-paced “start-up” work style that involves a high degree of collaboration
• “Roll up your sleeves” attitude, openness to an organization that is quickly growing, evolving and developing new initiatives and approaches to addressing poverty

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of grant writing and/or fund development experience or equivalent professional writing experience
• Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree in public policy, social work, or related area preferred
• Experience working in and/or with communities of color
• Able to work full-time, including weekends and evenings as needed
• Visual acuity to operate computer and laptop for extended periods of time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, comfort with grant portals (e.g. Fluxx)

Compensation:

$90-$100K annually with benefits

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter that clearly indicates how your experience and qualifications align with this position to the following link. We encourage you to be detailed and direct in your cover letter, so we can best understand your interest and potential fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please email Adrienne O’Rourke.

President/CEO Community Capital New York
Elmsford, NY
Job Function: Administrative/Operations/IT
Posted: January 15, 2021

Background:

Community Capital New York (Community Capital) is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). A nonprofit alternative lender, Community Capital serves eight counties in the Hudson Valley (suburban New York City, NY) and Fairfield County, CT, providing loans that create quality jobs, revitalize Main Streets, build affordable homes and generate tax revenues to foster opportunity, change lives and create impact. Through flexible, innovative and responsive lending coupled with financial education, Community Capital strives to create economically healthy communities and enable traditionally underserved people to become stakeholders in the Hudson Valley’s and Fairfield County's economy. Community Capital works outside the margins of conventional finance to bring individuals and communities into the economic mainstream and create financial independence through financial, educational and business development services to give low to moderate income people the resources needed to succeed. Community Capital’s current CEO will be retiring effective June 30, 2021.

Community Capital’s next Chief Executive Officer can continue and grow its impact by taking this strong organization to its next level of development and service.Community Capital began as the Westchester Housing Fund in 1989 to increase the supply of affordable housing in Westchester County, NY. The Organization’s initial goal was to provide pre-development funds for affordable housing projects.

In 1998, Community Capital expanded its mission as a CDFI to provide affordable small business loans and technical assistance to underserved communities in the lower Hudson Valley, primarily those owned by low income, women and/or minority entrepreneurs.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Community Capital continues to serve its constituents as a Financial First Responder, originating an innovative Emergency Express Loan program which provided funds for more than 100 companies in a three-month period. The Organization’s response to the pandemic led to additional engagements and opportunities sponsored by several counties in the lower Hudson Valley to further serve its clients. Community Capital was also recently awarded a Federal CDFI grant to provide additional affordable housing financing.

Community Capital is at its strongest financial position with assets of approximately $10 million and its increasing local impact. The Board is also exploring the possibility of launching an Impact Investment Fund to expand its mission reach.

The mission-driven Board of Directors is committed to hiring Community Capital’s next President and CEO to support the diverse communities it serves. The next President and CEO is expected to:
i) Serve Community Capital’s constituents,
ii) Help create strategies to build on the Organization’s strong base,
iii) Lead the Organization by setting a vision,
iv) Attract and develop a talented team,
v) Establish strategies for the effective and efficient operation of the organization.

Community Capital is in a unique position to have a significant impact in its New York and southern Connecticut markets given the area’s tremendous need for additional affordable housing units as well as small business lending and technical assistance.

Position Summary:

The President and CEO is primarily responsible for four essential functions: strategic leadership, organizational management, governance and support of board operations, and financial oversight.

The President and CEO is to lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan that builds on the strength of the organization, ensures that target clients are well served and fosters financial sustainability for the organization. The President and CEO also is expected to engage and be informed on issues and trends that affect people with low incomes. The President is to be aware of best practices and innovations in the fields of community development finance, impact investing, affordable housing, nonprofit services, small business growth, workforce development, and/or systems change.

In the area of organizational management, the President and CEO is to execute the objectives of the organization in accordance with the strategic plan developed in collaboration with the Board of Directors. The President and CEO plans, directs, and coordinates operational activities of Community Capital New York. As the organization grows, the CEO will restructure the organization to keep it efficient and effective while managing its team.

Another responsibility is to ensure strong human resource systems so that the organization attracts and retains talented staff. This includes individual performance planning, training, recognition, rewards, career growth, and appropriate succession planning. In addition, the CEO needs to ensure that policies, programs, and plans are in concert with the organization's mission and strategic plan and also establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring organizational performance.

The President and CEO will engage with the Board to assess, agree on and modify, when necessary, the organization’s mission strategy and structure. Also, in partnership with the Board, the President and CEO develops, approves, and monitors appropriate and ambitious multi-year financial plans and annual budgets.

The President and CEO is to collaborate with governmental, not for profit and private organizations to form effective partnerships in service of the mission of the organization.

The President and CEO is expected to proactively enlarge the profile and visibility of the organization among potential partners, funders, investors, policy makers, borrowers, and other critical audiences through attending appropriate local, state and national relevant events.

The President and CEO also is expected to engage and be informed regarding local, state, and national issues and trends that affect people with low incomes, as well as be aware of best practices and innovations in the fields of community development finance, impact investing, affordable housing, nonprofit services, small business growth, workforce development, and/or systems change.

In the area of organizational finance, the President and CEO, working with the CFO and /or COO, is responsible for aligning fiscal policies and systems to allocate resources, measuring performance versus goals, and providing timely reporting for effective planning and management of operational performance and audits. Responsibilities include raising new capital and operational resources from donors, funders, private, corporate, government, and foundation sources to generate revenue sufficient to match and/or exceed annual budgeted expenses.

Finally, the President and CEO is responsible for advancing strategies to improve the long term sustainability and financial resilience of the organization, its mission-based activities, and its employee-positive operations.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Professional Qualifications
• Minimum of 10-years relevant experience required. Experience in the CDFI Industry (or related field) preferred.
• Proven record of successfully building a strong organization and long-lasting relationships, forging and fostering strategic alliances, creating and executing programs, policies and procedures to serve and engage the Organization’s diverse for-profit, non-profit and governmental constituent base.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Personal Characteristics:
The ideal candidate will exhibit the following personal characteristics:
• Leadership: Possesses a willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction while balancing knowing when to listen, follow, delegate, and defer to others.
• Commitment to Community Capital’s mission and be able to communicate the Organization’s vision and purpose while serving its constituency.
• Strategic Thinking: Seek creative ways to act and deliver on the Organization’s mission while managing issues and obstacles that may arise.
• Development: Recognize and cultivate the potential in others, identifying improvement goals and deriving satisfaction from evidence of progress.
• Desire to learn and continuously seek to improve.
• Communication: Ability to communicate authentically and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Seek to maximize strengths to stimulate personal, team, and group excellence.
• Takes initiative and willing to assume responsibility and ownership of challenges and/or obstacles to success.
• Command presence before audience types and government officials while maintaining composure.
• Ability to problem solve effectively, collaboratively, and creatively.
• Exhibit discipline, honesty, and integrity.

Candidates will be asked to complete a StrengthsFinder survey in conjunction with their application for the position.

Compensation:

The salary range will be commensurate with experience. Community Capital provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits package integrated with compensation.

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to hr@communitycapitalny.org

Community Development Director Arvest Bank
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Job Function: Finance
Posted: January 14, 2021

Background:

At Arvest Bank, service always comes first. That’s why we’re looking for associates who have a passion for serving their customers and communities, and truly want to be part of a team in an engaging work environment.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits and have multiple career paths and opportunities. In fact, with more than 6,000 associates in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas, we were recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Large Employers (2017, 2018), America's Best Employers for Women (2018) and a World’s Best Bank (2019).

"Attracting, hiring, retaining and offering career opportunities and total rewards to a diverse group of talented people helps us achieve our vision," Arvest president and CEO Kevin Sabin said.

Discover how exciting your future can be by searching for available Arvest careers today!

Position Summary:

Position can be located within the Arvest four state footprint. (OK, AR, KS, MO)

The Community Development Director leads the overall efforts of the community development organization, in collaboration with bank leadership, and is responsible for the finalization and delivery, both initially and into the future, of the services offered by the community development organization to small businesses and to both the banked and unbanked citizens of the communities served by Arvest. The incumbent works closely with local bank leadership to identify and integrate the needs of those in the community who do not currently meet the criteria for certain financial solutions but could do so with services provided through the community development organization such as basic and expanded credit counseling, technical assistance, access to financial management tools, business consulting, and purchasing assistance programs.

Responsibilities:

1. Leads a working group of Arvest Bankers, consultants and/or advisors, in the efforts to finalize the services that will offered initially as well as those to be considered for the future, consistent with Arvest’s goals and priorities.
2. Leads the planning efforts for delivering the services that will be offered and prioritizes geographically.
3. Leads the development of a staffing plan, budget, communications plan, internal training, and education for new service offerings.
4. Leads the overall strategic plan development effort, including the identification of appropriate metrics and benchmark review processes.
5. Recruits and leads a team to execute the strategic plan.
6. Leads the process of determining appropriate designations for which to apply such as Bank Enterprise status.
7. Leads the development of credit policies and procedures as well as other criteria for providing listed services.
8. Works closely with local bank leaders to integrate services and solutions and maintains an open line of communication with the banks as both a source of referrals and to continuous seek opportunities to expand and improve upon such services and solutions.
9. Understands and complies with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to the job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related field of study, equivalent related education, or equivalent experience in the financial services industry, required.
• 7 years of working with lending-related regulations, products, and services, preferably in an intermediate or large bank environment, required.
• Experience in community development finance preferred.
• Experience in working with Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) and/or Consumer Credit Providers to identify lending opportunities and/or to monitor lending
risks by utilizing data analytics, ideally with a focus on underserved communities, preferred. • Experience in providing financial services to low-and-moderate income clients preferred.

Compensation:

How to Apply:

Please email Kimberly Wright at kwright2@arvest.com, for additional information regarding application submission.

Director of Credit Civic Builders
New York, NY
Job Function: Finance
Posted: January 14, 2021

Background:

Civic Builders transforms children’s lives and revitalizes communities by building inspirational schools for students in underserved neighborhoods. Dedicated to giving every child the chance to attend a great school, Civic Builders partners with the nation’s best educators to create public charter school buildings for students in communities where the need is greatest.

Since 2002, Civic Builders has built inspiring, bright, and modern buildings that give its partner schools cost effective, customized educational space. Civic Builders expanded its business to include direct lending to non-profit charter schools and affiliates nationwide beginning in 2017. Over its three year history, Civic has invested nearly $140M in high quality facilities projects.

Civic Builders schools give underserved students—82% of students at Civic Builders schools live in poverty and 96% are minorities—the opportunity to excel. In addition, the success these students achieve goes beyond the classroom, as Civic Builders schools become anchors for the low-income, underserved neighborhoods where they are located. Civic Builders schools revitalize communities by providing beautiful spaces where generations of students can learn and where communities come together to support their children’s futures.

Position Summary:

Our Director of Credit will oversee the credit processes that support our mission-driven lending and borrowing activities on behalf of charter schools. The Director of Credit will be responsible for managing all aspects of the credit function including applying and maintaining lending policies, overseeing the risk rating systems, stewarding the investment approval process, and managing periodic portfolio review and analysis. This will necessarily involve working closely with key members of the executive team (CEO, COO, SVP of Corporate Development, VP of Accounting, VP of Capital Solutions), the Board of Directors, capital providers, and individuals at all levels within the organization. His or her efforts will support Civic’s overall objectives aimed at long-term sustainable growth and impact.

Responsibilities:

Candidates interested in this role should be able to demonstrate the following characteristics and experience:

New Business
● Uphold the credit and impact goals of all lending platforms
○ Understand the nuances of how credit policies interact and interface with the programmatic goals to define the unique risk appetite of each platform
○ Be part of developing and executing on a strategy to solve complex credit problems
● Provide hands-on credit oversight for all prospective investments
○ Review and provide feedback on investments as they advance through the process, facilitating all required approvals along the way
○ Provide coaching and support to underwriting team on presentations to external stakeholders

Program Management
● Lead investment and portfolio reviews for closed investments
○ Lead and improve existing processes for annual and ad hoc credit reviews for individual loans, with support from the underwriting and asset management teams
○ Facilitate consolidation and presentation of materials to key internal and external stakeholders, including capital providers
● Build and grow relationships with stakeholders
○ Own credit relationships with capital providers
○ Enhance existing relationships and bring/build new relationships to support future growth goals

Strategy
● Support the VP of Capital Solutions on the planning, development and launch of any new lending platforms or products
● Act as a thought and execution partner in identifying and making improvements to the policies, processes and systems that underpin the lending business.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate profile will include:

● Credit Expertise:
○ At least 10 years of direct experience in a credit underwriting role, making direct investments
○ Credit leadership experience a plus.
○ Specific experience in commercial and/or community development lending, tax-exempt bond transactions, or other direct lending activity (e.g., private placements) a plus
● Entrepreneurial Outlook:
○ Ability to think outside the box and take risks in pursuit of creative solutions
○ Track record of successfully developing, improving and/or implementing programs, products, or processes in a financial services environment
● Ability to work effectively with and help develop the skills of underwriters of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
● Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively to achieve goals.
● Mission Orientation: Passionate about Civic Builders’ mission to improve access to education and through the growth of non-profit, public charter schools.
● Education: Bachelor's degree required; CFA, MBA or other relevant advanced degree a plus

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to: hr@civicbuilders.org.
Please use your cover letter to describe your direct experience performing the required responsibilities and meeting the candidate requirements.

Our offices are in New York, NY. The role will begin remotely given the pandemic, however we are open to continued remote/flexible arrangements going forward. As such, candidates from the eastern and central time zones are welcome to apply.

Civic Builders is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Loan Officer TMC Community Capital
Oakland, CA
Job Function: Underwriting
Posted: January 14, 2021

Background:

TMC Community Capital is a nonprofit microlender providing fast and affordable online financing, fostering financial stability, and encouraging entrepreneurship among women-owned, low-income and under-resourced small businesses in California.

Position Summary:

Position Title: Loan Officer
Schedule: 20-40 hrs
Location: 1720 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Answer loan inquiries, provide program information, and send application packets;
• Determine eligibility for loan programs and facilitate application submission;
• Process and evaluate loan applications, verifying accuracy and completeness;
• Provide applicant with timely and periodic status updates of loan application;
• Evaluate and interpret applicant credit report, bank statements, tax returns, and budget to determine whether the applicant has the ability to repay loan;
• Prepare credit memo and financials to present to Loan Review Committee for loan decision;
• Ensure applicant understands terms of repayment and communication expectations;
• Prepare closing documents and collect required documentation for borrower and follow up on missing elements.

Requirements:

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field (such as accounting, finance, or economics); equivalent experience will be considered;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in small business loan underwriting;
• Experience in providing customer service; and
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse constituent populations;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and handle multiple tasks efficiently with high attention to detail;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to provide an exceptional level of customer service: in person, by email, and over the phone;
• Ability to learn new data systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience with working with low-income communities and BIPOC Communities.
• Knowledge and/or experience with financial education or coaching;
• Multilingual with Spanish fluency preferred.

Compensation:

Compensation: $35/hr

How to Apply:

This position will give you the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions matter. The atmosphere is casual and dog friendly. As an essential business, we are allowed to have our offices open. Our offices have incorporated strict safety measures to protect staff.

Apply now by emailing your resume and cover letter to hanna@tmccommunitycapital.org. For more information, visit our website at www.tmccommunitycapital.org. Application Deadline: Jan. 20th, 2021.

At TMC CC, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. TMC CC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at TMC CC is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. TMC CC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

Investment Associate Civic Builders
New York, NY
Job Function: Finance
Posted: January 13, 2021

Background:

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Since 2002, Civic Builders has built inspiring, bright, and modern buildings that give its partner schools cost effective, customized educational space. Civic Builders expanded its business to include direct lending to non-profit charter schools and affiliates nationwide beginning in 2017. Over its three year history, has invested nearly $140M in high quality facilities projects.

Position Summary:

The Investment Associate will report to the Vice President of Capital Solutions in support of Civic's national charter school lending platforms. On a day-to-day basis, he or she will work closely with internal and external stakeholders on the full cycle of activities related to real estate lending including origination, underwriting, technical assistance, closing transactions and transitioning loans into the asset management and compliance phases. He or she may also support the Lending Team on strategic projects, process improvement efforts and/or other corporate initiatives on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

Candidates interested in this role should be able to substantiate their prior experiences with the following types of work:

● Underwrites commercial real estate investments with a creative and solutions-oriented outlook on deal structuring and credit.
o A successful candidate will have experience leading investments through due diligence, credit underwriting, credit/investment committee approval, and closing processes
o Within their first year, Associates should independently handle inter-creditor negotiations, review of real estate contracts and/or leases in addition to the standard financial analysis and investment due diligence processes
o Lending experience in the charter school and/or community development space is a plus, as is experience with asset management
● Displays a creative, solutions-oriented outlook on deal structuring and credit
o Think creatively about non-traditional deal structuring options to balance unmitigated credit challenges
o Work collaboratively with senior financial services leadership support mission-oriented goals while maintaining appropriate lending boundaries
● Clearly communicates complex terms and structures to audiences with a range of technical expertise.
o Candidates should be able to craft a clear and compelling narrative that details the potential investment’s strengths, weaknesses and mitigating factors while highlighting programmatic alignment within the detailed credit memo
o Candidates should feel comfortable presenting investment memos and recommendations to senior stakeholders to secure investment authorization
● Maintains a high threshold for providing a positive customer service experience.
o Build a positive and professional relationship with prospective borrowers, stakeholders, partner organizations and third-party service providers that will outlast any individual transaction engagement
● Meaningfully contributes to the management and operations of one or more of Civic Builders’ lending programs.
o Support or lead weekly program meetings
o Develop and contribute presentation-ready content for periodic stakeholder and reporting updates
o Participate in ongoing efforts to establish and/or improve internal processes
o Bring an entrepreneurial energy and open-minded perspective to your work
● Alert re Travel:
o Site visits to prospective borrowers are a typical part of the underwriting process for each investment
o Travel to support originations work, contribute to new market development and to represent Civic Builders at national conferences may be required
● Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel is temporarily suspended and is not expected until conditions allow travel to occur safely

Requirements:

The ideal candidate profile will include:

● Lending Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience with credit underwriting for direct investment/lending, preferably in the community development,charter school or other relevant sectors.
● Product Knowledge: Understanding of commercial real estate, cash-flow driven lending. Interest in learning about the CDFI bond guaranty program, New Markets Tax Credits program, Opportunity Zone financing and/or tax-exempt bond market.
● Relationship Building: Ability to build strong and effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
● Mission Orientation: Passionate about Civic Builders’ mission to support the provision of equitable access to education.
● Entrepreneurial Outlook: Thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and navigate ambiguous situations.
● Education: Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or similar advanced degree a plus.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to: hr@civicbuilders.org. Resumes submitted in the absence of a cover letter may or may not be considered. Cover letters should include your interest in working in a small and growing lending business focused on supporting the expansion of charter schools nationwide.

The role will begin remotely until conditions in New York allow for safe, in-person working conditions.

Civic Builders is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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