Program Officer, MDI Network

Inclusiv is the largest network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) with a mission to promote financial inclusion in low-income communities across the country. Through our network of more than 500 community development credit unions, Inclusiv reaches more than 20 million people with limited incomes and/or who live in historically redlined communities.

At Inclusiv, we believe that true financial inclusion and empowerment is a fundamental right. We dedicate ourselves to closing the gaps and removing barriers in financial opportunities for distressed and underserved communities by providing capital, making connections, and building capacity, developing innovative products and services for community development credit unions (CDCUs) and working to transform local progress into lasting change at the national level. Founded in 1974, Inclusiv is headquartered in Lower Manhattan with offices in Madison, WI and Atlanta, GA. Inclusiv offers a wide range of advocacy, educational, training, investment, marketing, and outreach programs to support and assist CDCUs.

Inclusiv is hiring a Program Officer for the Minority Depository Institutions (MDI) Network. This is a role newly created to support the Network Team during this exciting period of growth for our organization. The role will be instrumental in expanding Inclusiv’s impact by leading recruitment, engagement, and support for MDI credit unions to expand financial inclusion in communities of color.

Reporting to the VP of Member Development and Support, the Program Officer, MDI Network will drive growth initiatives in Inclusiv’s Network of MDIs and help shape new initiatives that seek to improve the financial health of low-income communities. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate, committed person with exceptional relationship development, leadership, and project management skills seeking to help build a more equitable financial system.

This role is located in New York City and is hybrid with two days per week in the office and three days per week working remotely. Occasional travel will be required for conferences, site visits, and all-staff gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategy of Inclusiv’s outreach, engagement, and support for MDI credit unions with a goal of building MDIs capacity to grow and serve their communities
• Manage strong relationships with MDI credit union leaders and partner organizations.
• Coordinate trainings, providing in-depth guidance and support and working across teams to achieve program goals.
• Track progress against MDI Network goals, including tracking in the Inclusiv Salesforce platform.
• Excel at working across units and leading teams to achieve program goals.
• Represent Inclusiv in a range of contexts, such as leading training sessions and speaking at conferences.
• Work with Communications team to prepare and disseminate information, press releases, articles, and other communications on MDI Network accomplishments and activities.
• Support fundraising activities including grant writing and reporting.
• Other duties as needed and as projects evolve.
• Position requires 15-20% travel across the US.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Inclusiv’s mission to help low- and moderate-income people and communities achieve financial independence.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 4-6 years relevant work experience in nonprofit program management, community development, consumer finance/banking, or policy advocacy.
• Strong project management and organization skills; experience effectively managing multiple projects across different internal and external constituents to drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs and build relationships in communities of color, particularly in African American and Hispanic communities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Dedication to always producing the highest quality work and motivated to constantly seek new and better ways to reach goals.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Excel, Monday.com and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work well in teams as well as independently.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Inclusiv is an equal opportunity employer that works with member credit unions which serve ethnically, economically, and geographically diverse markets and communities. We value our diverse staff and membership and seek to maintain that tradition of diversity in all of our recruitment efforts. It is the policy of Inclusiv to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment to all employees or applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and any additional categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.