Program Coordinator-Financial Capability

Program Coordinator-Financial Capability

 

National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) is a national membership organization representing 200+ nonprofits that serve diverse Latino communities in 46 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. With offices in San Antonio, TX, and DC, we are a grant maker and US Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We support our members through training, funding, policy advocacy, and resources to amplify the impact of their programs and services. Working together, the NALCAB network is able to effect real change. NALCAB Network members invest in their communities by building affordable housing, addressing gentrification, supporting small business growth, and providing financial counseling on issues including credit building and homeownership. We aim to strengthen the economy by advancing economic mobility in Latino communities.

 

Your Role:

As our Program Coordinator-Financial Capabilty, you will perform professional-level work to support grant programs created to build assets in Latino communities nationwide. We will rely on you to focus on building the assets of local communities through programs that support entrepreneurship and small business development, affordable housing, and financial capability.

 

Strong writing, project management, time management, critical thinking skills, and exceptional attention to detail are essential to meet the expectations of our Program Coordinator-Financial Capability.

 

To thrive, you should have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Sociology, Business, or related field with experience in housing, economic, and community development preferred.
• Financial capability, technical assistance, and lending knowledge preferred.
• Proven cultural competency and ability to work in culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse environments.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in facilitating and conducting meetings in person and via virtual meeting platforms.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understand and interpret economic data.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of small business development strategies, urban planning, housing, economic or community development-related data
• Previous non-profit sector experience or similar experience working with community organizations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish – strongly preferred)

 

Don’t be discouraged to apply if you don’t meet every requirement. Research has shown that people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every requirement. At NALCAB, we are committed to building an improved, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed in this job description. You may be the candidate for this role.

 

Your key responsibilities and duties as the Program Coordinator-Financial Capability will include:

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and managing the efficient delivery of an integrated grant-making program, technical assistance, and training for non-profit organizations to support, strengthen, and expand their asset-building programs, primarily related to financial capability.
• Assist member organizations by helping to strengthen and grow their programs, apply for funding, develop peer-to-peer networks, and identify best practices.
• Assist with grant-making activities, including outreach, reviewing grant applications, and monitoring grantees.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating events, meetings, webinars, site visits, conference calls, and trainings with partners, consultants, member
• organizations and funders.
• Assist with managing project budgets.
• Contribute to written reports and grant applications.
• Coordinate and facilitate collaborative efforts among multiple nonprofit organizations across various markets, including calls, meetings, events, and trainings.
• Participate in public presentations, external meetings, and community 
• engagement sessions.
• Support NALCAB’s federal technical assistance and capacity-building work in rural communities and with cities, states, and counties related to economic development, small business development, and affordable housing programs/projects.
• Participate in and support site visits.
• Conduct self-learning and research in the asset-building field, including small business, lending, and economic data.
• Contribute to NALCAB’s positive office culture by exemplifying values of Familia – Integrity – Cultural Competence – Collaboration – Innovation.
• Some travel required

 

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $40k – $49k, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule
• Parental Leave

 

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

 

Ready To Lead Lasting Change by Shaping The Future Of Our Communities? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on communities and driving positive change, please apply online at: https://insperity.avature.net/careers/JobDetails?jobId=16911  

 

NALCAB is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NALCAB believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.