Senior Program Manager – Small Business Investment

Senior Program Manager – Small Business Investment

Hybrid in San Antonio, TX or Washington, DC

 

National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) is a national membership organization representing 200+ nonprofits that serve diverse Latino communities in all 50 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 can effect real change. 

 

We aim to strengthen the economy by advancing economic mobility in Latino communities. NALCAB Network members invest in their communities by building affordable housing, addressing gentrification, supporting small business growth, and providing financial counseling on credit building and homeownership issues.

 

Your Role:

As the Senior Program Manager, you will manage NALCAB’s Small Business Investment program, created to build assets in Latino communities nationwide through support for entrepreneurship and small business development. In addition, you may exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

 

To thrive, you should have: 

• Bachelors degree, with 5+ years in community/economic development, government, or the nonprofit sector.
• Proven experience in large-scale project management, program evaluation, budgeting, planning, and supervisory roles.
• Experience with small business investment, development services, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), including technical assistance and training.
• Ability to analyze economic data, conduct research, and develop recommendations with outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Cultural competency in diverse environments and familiarity with federal programs (e.g., SBA, EDA, CDFI, HUD, USDA). Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

 

Don’t be discouraged from applying if you 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 in this job description. You may be the candidate for this role.

 

Your key responsibilities as the Senior Program Manager – Small Business Investment will include:

• Plan, organize, and manage grant-making, technical assistance, and training programs to strengthen nonprofit asset-building initiatives, including small business development and loan funds.
• Assist member organizations with program growth, funding applications, peer-to-peer networks, and best practices while coordinating efforts across nonprofits and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to government entities on economic and small business development policies, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
• Manage grant-making activities, including outreach, application reviews, grantee monitoring, and project and program budget management.

• Prepare reports, grant applications, and compliance documentation while giving public presentations, facilitating community sessions, and conducting external meetings.

 

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 $60,000-$76,000 annually in San Antonio, TX or $75,600-95,760 annually in Washington, DC, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off and Leave: Includes paid time off, holidays, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid work schedule and disability and life insurance options.

 

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, we want to hear from you! 

 

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.