What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Community Engagement position at Self-Help?
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.
We are seeking a Director of Community Engagement to join our team!
The Director of Community Engagement is a dynamic and collaborative leader with extensive experience in business and community economic development, along with a background in financial services. This leader implements community outreach initiatives and tools that support Self-Help's lines of service and credit unions. Key responsibilities include :
- supporting and managing special projects and programs designed and directed by senior leadership and deemed critical to advancing organizational priorities,
- serving as an internal expert on best practices for community engagement, power building and coalition / organizing,
- drafting policies and procedures for organizational operations,
- providing analytical support on major financial and operational decisions for the team,
- assisting in the development and implementation of new community engagement initiatives,
- addressing issues or concerns with partners and helping to maintain positive client relationships, and
- providing direction on fundraising strategies for community engagement efforts.
In addition to these responsibilities, this individual will provide leadership and coaching to Self-Help staff across the nation, assisting them in identifying and engaging local community partners. The Director works closely with internal teams, including local branch community engagement leaders, Commercial Lending, Commercial Real Estate, DPI and the Center for Responsible Lending, to develop a wide range of support programs and resources to achieve Self-Help's strategic objectives.
This individual may support our headquarters strategy by collaborating with Durham (NC) based mission-aligned organizations, including nonprofits, for-profits, faith-based groups, and community development departments.
This role may have direct reports.
WHAT You'll DO :
WHAT You'll NEED :
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. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience.
Salary range for Oakland, CA $127,000 - $156,290.68
Salary range for Chicago, IL $106,600 -131,257.36
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.
Salary : $106,600 - $131,257
