Programs And Membership Associate

Position Summary:

Do you have a passion for community development, building wealth in low-income communities and making an impact? Have you worked at a community-focused depository institution, and wondered how the financial system can better serve the underserved?

We are seeking a dynamic candidate for the position of Programs and Membership Associate. The Associate will lead external communications with members and external stakeholders, including news media. The position will also support member education, programming and impact analysis functions. The position reports to the Chief Public Policy Officer and works with all members of the team. This is a full-time 40 hour per week position that includes a competitive salary and benefits.

The Organization:

The Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) is the voice and champion for FDIC-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) banks and thrifts. In addition, we represent a small, but growing cadre of mission-focused community banks specifically focused on environmental finance. Collectively we refer to these banks as “mission-focused banks.” Our members provide lending, financial services, and technical assistance in disinvested urban, rural, and Native American communities across the United States. We support the CDFI and mission-focused banking sector through public policy advocacy, education, best practices, impact measurement, and peer networking.

CDBA is managed under an administrative agreement with Partners for the Common Good (PCG), also known as Partners. The Programs and Membership Associate will be an employee of Partners, but assigned to CDBA duties.

Partners operates the following entities:

• PCG Loan Fund(PCG) – PCG is a national CDFI lending network with local impact focused on affordable housing and community facilities finance.www.pcgloanfund.org;
• Community Development Bankers Association-- CDBA is the national trade association for the CDFI, MDI and mission focused banking sector and advocates for the industry and communities they serve,www.cdbanks.org;
• CapNexus– is a community development finance and industry networking and information sharing platformwww.capnexus.org

Our work is pioneering in its creation of new tools and infrastructure for community development finance organizations to manage portfolios and grow their scale and impact.

PCG’s office and the position is located in Washington DC.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, film, edit and produce short videos hat highlight the mission-driven lending case studies
• Build, maintain, and utilize Salesforce database of membership contacts
• Support and participate in event planning for conferences, webinars, and other events, including conference calls, marketing, speaker engagement, and logistics
• Support initiatives to collect success stories and data from member banks and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned
• Create compelling marketing and advocacy materials using the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite
• Collaborate with Public Policy Associate to manage CDBA PolicyMap data mapping platform for member banks
• Assist Director of Programs and Membership in communications and record keeping
• Write content for website, bi-weekly newsletters, and other publications
• Manage social media accounts
• Support membership outreach and engagement efforts

Qualifications:

• Photography and/or video editing and production skills
• A proactive self-starter with the ability to multi-task, excellent time management and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Event management, public relations and/or project management experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher: Relevant fields of study include, but are not limited to,communications, film, journalism, public policy, political science, urban studies, economics, business administration, and the humanities.
• Interest in community development and/or financial services
• This position will involve occasional travel
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Good networking, relationship management, and customer service skills
• Demonstrable familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Impact storytelling in video, print or digital format

Helpful (But Not Required) Experience:

• Mailchimp software
• Adobe Premiere Pro and InDesign
• Search Engine Optimization skills
• Salesforce customer relationship management (CRM) system

Additional Details:

Partners and CDBA acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and national origin. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and consider joining our team.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage available. Retirement plan (employer matching and profit sharing); paid vacation, sick leave days, and holidays. Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

https://www.cdbanks.org/programs-and-membership-associate-community-development-bankers-association-0