WHO We Are:

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

The Executive Staff team member will provide critical, executive level project leadership for strategic initiatives related to Self-Help's implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The Executive Staff member will generally be assigned projects based on organizational need and the deep functional knowledge of the Executive Staff team member.

WHAT You'll DO:

Provide executive level project management leadership and support for the organization to include the following type of activities:

• Developing and implementing strategic programs and projects designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the work being performed throughout the organization.

• Communicating with Coordinating Committee to develop strategic program and project goals for assigned projects.

• Defining project plan to ensure delivery of all projects/programs within the desired timeframe and with consistency throughout the entire project life cycle.

• Researching and identifying appropriate solutions, vendors, to meet the organizational needs as it relates to the project plan.

• Managing the internal and external coordination of projects for specified projects.
• Continually analyzes project, throughout the project process, to ensure continued success and applicability of project especially in light of changing conditions

• Upon completion of projects, continually assessing adjustments to ensure most effective outcome of the project longer term.

• Continually assessing organizational effectiveness and proactively identifies solutions to address inefficiencies or need.

• Tracking and assisting in prioritizing activities within Self-Help that require the CEO’s attention.

• Provides functional expertise to other areas of the organization where such knowledge is useful.

• Support the organization’s relationships with key partners and provides functional guidance to these partners, as appropriate.
• Act as a change agent to drive Self-Help’s economic inclusion initiatives by integrating supplier diversity and the use of businesses owned by women and people of color in third party contracting and vendor management for relevant products and services.

• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.

WHAT You’ll NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years related professional experience in finance, banking, community development, management consulting, business management, or social justice organization. Master’s degree in urban planning, public policy, business administration, law, or related field preferred.

• Possess a deep functional knowledge of climate finance and/or clean energy.
• Strong financial analysis and analytical aptitude skills
• Executive level project management ability/skills.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.

• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Broad organizational knowledge and understanding of potential impact of change.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – demonstrated ability to work effectively in varied professional, socio-economic, and cultural contexts.
• Highly resourceful self-starter and fast learner.
• Ability to initiate and juggle large scale and impactful projects; as well as multiple projects at one time, and work independently to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Effective in working behind the scenes. Adept at using influence without authority.
• Sensitivity to issues of low-wealth borrowers and communities, and a desire to work in a racially and socially diverse organization.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Sincere commitment to teamwork and an interest in the development of colleagues, both important Self-Help values.
• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required; data analysis and mapping skills desired.

• Willingness to work hours reflective of a CEO-level position and travel approximately 10% although may be higher at times due to the nature of assigned projects.

If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! Click the “apply now” button to apply!

Compensation:

Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.