Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, business, or related field.
Eight or more years of relevant experience in community development.
Proven leadership skills in coalition building and data-driven outreach.
Self-motivated with clear objective setting and independent execution.
Experience working with Native communities on development issues.
Strong skills in planning and facilitating meetings and events.
Familiarity with the Community Reinvestment Act.
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach to identify community development needs in low- and moderate-income communities.
Host events and meetings to cultivate strategic partnerships addressing economic barriers.
Identify and inform the sector on emerging issues and solutions in community development.
Share Federal Reserve tools and research to aid community development efforts.
Advise on Native community development topics and opportunities for engagement.
Seek collaboration opportunities on Community Reinvestment Act and access to credit.
Contribute to Federal Reserve System Community Development initiatives.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account.
Backup Child Care Program availability.
Paid Family Care Leave.
Vacation and Sick Days.
Paid Holidays.
Pet Insurance options.
Matching 401(k) contributions and Retirement/Pension plans.
Full Job Description
Who we are looking for:
You have a deep and wide knowledge of community development, including issues related to access to credit and financial services, labor force participation, housing, and neighborhood revitalization across Washington and Alaska, including Native communities (i.e., American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities).
You have connections in nonprofit, local and state government agencies, and financial institutions that support low-and-moderate income communities -- including CDFIs.
You have worked with Native communities and have relationships with Native-serving organizations.
You are good at problem-solving, spotting trends, and seeing opportunities for collaboration.
You enjoy conducting outreach, hosting convenings, connecting people, and presenting to a wide variety of audiences.
Does this sound like you?
In this important role on our team, you will:
Conduct outreach to financial institutions, community-based organizations, local government agencies, and Native-serving organizations to identify community development needs and surface solutions in low- and moderate-income communities.
Host events, roundtables, and meetings to cultivate strategic partnerships, bringing the best thinking and resources together to address the barriers to economic opportunities.
Identify emerging issues and solutions affecting the community development industry to bring information to the sector, e.g. AI, new funding models, innovations in public-private partnerships.
Share Federal Reserve tools and research to inform community development efforts.
Advise the Community Engagement & Analysis team on Native community development topics and opportunities for convening and representing the team9s work with Native-focused audiences to expand networks and build strategic relationships.
Seek collaboration opportunities with internal stakeholders on topics such as the Community Reinvestment Act and access to credit.
Contribute to Federal Reserve System Community Development initiatives and working groups.
Requirements:
Bachelor9s degree in public policy, economics, business, or related field required.
Eight or more years of relevant experience in community development is typically required.
Proven leadership skills that demonstrate experience in coalition building and a collaborative, data-driven approach to outreach and engagement.
Self-motivated professional who proactively identifies opportunities, sets clear objectives, and executes independently while staying aligned with team goals.
Experience working with Native communities on community and economic development issues.
Strong experience planning, coordinating, marketing, and facilitating meetings, convenings, and events. You should be very organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable speaking to large and small groups at all levels.
Familiarity with the Community Reinvestment Act.
Truly superior communication skills (both verbal and written).
Must work out of the Seattle, Washington branch.
This is an external-facing role and the position requires extensive outside engagement with community partners, both locally and across the given territory. In addition to local engagement, you must be willing and able to travel (up to 30%).
Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant9s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.
We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension.
Full Time / Part Time Full time
Regular / Temporary Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes
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