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Accion (us.accion.org) is a nationwide nonprofit community lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs generate income, build assets, create jobs and achieve financial success through business ownership. Our network serves small businesses in communities across the U.S. and is made up of four certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and a U.S. Network office. Globally, for more than 50 years Accion has helped over 90 partners serve the financial needs of tens of millions of people in 40 countries.

Accion Serving the East Coast is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Development Officer located in New York.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER POSTION

Accion is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its New York-based Development and Communication team and support in the solicitation of $10 million in requests annually, with a specific focus on managing a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners, supporting the Vice President and CEO in their fundraising of major individual donors, and coordinating Accion’s annual spring luncheon – all to support Accion’s lending and financial education programs.  The Development Officer will work with the entire team and report directly to the Director of Development and Communications. In some cases, the Officer will work directly with the Vice President and CEO.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage relationships within a portfolio of institutional funders, drafting proposals, taking meetings, and preparing reports to keep them informed of Accion’s work and the impact of their contributions;
• Research, identify and cultivate new funding prospects in partnership with Director and Vice President;
• Support the Vice President and CEO in their outreach and individual fundraising through prospect research, drafting of pitches and proposals, and coordinating cultivation and stewardship strategies;
• Support coordination of Accion’s annual Access to Opportunity Awards Luncheon in partnership with the Vice President and Development Committee; and
• Assist with special projects as needed.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Manage a portfolio of 20+ institutional accounts, drafting and submitting an average of 2 grant requests per month and 2 reports per month for a total of $1 million requested annually;
• Secure at least $650K in renewed support from existing institutional partners per year;
• Achieve 40 – 50 touchpoints with current and prospective major donors, including a minimum of 24 personal visits a year;
• Secure at least $325K in support from major donors through asks and fundraising events; and
• Execute on Accion’s annual Access to Opportunity Awards Luncheon.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 2-3 years of professional experience in non-profit development or similar area;
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills;
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, organizational skills, prospect research skills, and creativity;
• Ability to manage complex projects involving other staff, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet time-sensitive deadlines;
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Event planning experience a plus.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@accioneast.org.

About Accion

The mission of Accion, with headquarters in San Diego, as a non-profit organization is to create economic opportunity for primarily low-to-moderate income start-up and existing business owners who lack access to traditional credit.  Through business loans ranging from $300 to $75,000 and support services, Accion strengthens the roots of emerging entrepreneurs and helps them to thrive in their communities, creating social and economic change. Visit https://us.accion.org/your-accion/location/san-diego for more information. Accion Serving Southern California is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Temporary Junior Loan Underwriter to work with our lending team out of our San Diego office.

Job Overview: The Temporary Jr. Loan Underwriter will work as part of the lending team to assist and support the ongoing needs of the underwriters and also support the organization’s goals and mission during a 4-4.5 month timeframe from September 2018 to January 2019.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in Pre-Underwritng to ensure loan applications are ready for review.
• Assist in preparing average client balances for loan underwriter review.
• May underwrite Rapid Loan Exception applications and other small loan amounts with direct supervision of Chief Credit Officer.
• Assist with site and collateral inspection visits at prospective client businesses.
• Prepare loans for review after loan packet is completed by Loan Processor/Business Development Associate.
• Input required data into loan software system to ensure completion.
• Follow up on extra required documentation to complete underwriting
• Assist Loan Underwriters and Loan Support Specialist in completion of loan documentation for funding for all approved loans.
• Complete post loan funding procedures to ensure file is complete.
• Do reference checks as necessary.
• Answer any questions regarding client accounts as needed.
• Conduct other duties as necessary to meet goals of the lending team and organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Associates Degree and/or related business experience.
• Multilingual preferred (Extraordinary communication skills, written and oral.
• Strong financial, quantitative and computer (excel) skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• High-level of initiative and motivation.
• Team player.
• Passion for Microfinance and/or economic development
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and team members simultaneously.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.

The Community Lender is a salaried, exempt position that reports to a Community Lending Manager. The Community Lender is the first point of contact for prospective Accion borrowers seeking capital to start or grow their business. Community Lenders are responsible for generating client leads, making loans, maintaining portfolio quality, connecting underserved entrepreneurs to resources that support their success and providing outstanding customer service to existing, past and prospective clients.

The Loan Processor is a salaried, exempt position that reports to the Manager of Loan Operations. The Loan Processor is responsible for supporting the annual goals of the organization for funding entrepreneurs prudently and positioning the organization for sustainable growth. The Loan Processor nurtures trusted relationships with Community Lenders and Underwriters. The Loan Processor will support loan closing, funding, and boarding and will manage collateral until loans are repaid.

Job Description

Accion (us.accion.org) is a nationwide nonprofit community lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs generate income, build assets, create jobs and achieve financial support through business ownership. Our network serves small businesses in communities across the U.S. and is made up of four certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and a U.S. Network office. Globally, for more than 50 years, Accion has helped over 90 partners serve the financial needs of tens of millions of people in 40 countries.

Accion Serving the East Coast is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Intake Volunteer located in Boston, MA.  For more information, see https://us.accion.org/.

As a member of ACCION’s Intake team, you will contribute to our mission by providing support to microloan applicants. The Intake team acts as the face of ACCION; quite often, the first contact the client has is with our team. The Intake team primes all applicants that are received, ensuring that our lending team can dedicate their time to converting applications into loans. The intake team provides customer service to clients, including but not limited to financial education and information about ACCION’s lending criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Manage income call volume and prioritize voicemail
• Monitor fax and respond to email inquiries
• Assist with outbound communication channels (SMS,E-mail) and systematic, multi-channel lead tracking through digital dashboard
• Provide client feedback and potential recommendations for technical assistance

Qualifications:

• Fluent or Bilingual English/Spanish required Portuguese a plus
• Eager to learn
• High attention to detail
• Engaging phone manners
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle large caseload and a fast paced environment.
• Interest in customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Multitasking abilities

Time Commitment: approx. 20 hours per week, flexible

Start date: May 2018

Application: Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@accioneast.org. Please specify “Intake Intern – “Boston” in the subject line.

There is no stipend for this volunteer position.

Job Description

Accion (us.accion.org) is a nationwide nonprofit community lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs generate income, build assets, create jobs and achieve financial support through business ownership. Our network serves small businesses in communities across the U.S. and is made up of four certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and a U.S. Network office. Globally, for more than 50 years, Accion has helped over 90 partners serve the financial needs of tens of millions of people in 40 countries.

Accion Serving the East Coast is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Service Volunteer located in New York, NY.  For more information, see https://us.accion.org/.

Responsibilities:

• Organize hard copies of closing documents and titles in filing cabinets.
• Organize client vehicle titles in binders.
• Organize client files online utilizing Box platform
• Mail, Print and Scan Hard copies of client files.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required, Portuguese a plus
• Eager to learn
• High attention to detail
• Interest in customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Multitasking abilities

Time Commitment: approx. 20 hours per week, flexible

Start date: May 2018

Application: Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@accioneast.org. Please specifiy “Service Volunteer – New York” in the subject line.

There is no stipend for this volunteer position.

Accion (us.accion.org) is a nationwide nonprofit community lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs generate income, build assets, create jobs and achieve financial support through business ownership. Our network serves small businesses in communities across the U.S. and is made up of four certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and a U.S. Network office. Globally, for more than 50 years, Accion has helped over 90 partners serve the financial needs of tens of millions of people in 40 countries.

Accion Serving the East Coast is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Internet Lending Volunteer located remotely.

Job Description:

The Accion Internet Lending student volunteer is an opportunity to learn and apply skills to work in the field of domestic microfinance. Internet Lending volunteers work closely with the Accion loan consultants to analyze the loan applications which are received online. From the beginning of the micro lending process, interns assist in document collection and loan analysis – gaining valuable knowledge about domestic microfinance and are instrumental in furthering the mission of Accion.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Loan Consultants to compile complete business loan packages
• Alert LC of missing documents, preliminary questions, and distinctive situations
• Alert LC of new clients and when additional documents have been received

Qualifications required:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Portuguese a plus
• Background in Finance preferred
• Detail Oriented
• Punctual
• Good computer skills
• Professional attitude
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Commitment to the field of microfinance and Accion
• Knowledge of loan operations and/or small business a plus

Start Date: May 2018

Time Commitment: 3 days/24 hours per week. Four-six month commitment required.

Please forward your cover letter and resume and note “Internet Lending Intern” in the subject line to jobs@accioneast.org.

There is no stipend for this volunteer position.

About Accion

Accion (us.accion.org) is a nationwide nonprofit community lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs generate income, build assets, create jobs and achieve financial success through business ownership. Our network serves small businesses in communities across the U.S. and is made up of four certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and a U.S. Network office. Globally, for more than 50 years Accion has helped over 90 partners serve the financial needs of tens of millions of people in 40 countries.

Accion Serving the East Coast is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Intake Specialist located in Cambridge, MA.  For more information, see https://us.accion.org/.

SUMMARY

The Intake team acts as the face of Accion, often times serving as the first point of contact.  The functional areas impacted by this position are lending and online channels.  The Intake Specialist will support Accion’s mission by providing excellent customer service and assisting the lending team with application conversion.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Intake Manager, the Intake Specialist will be responsible for providing excellent customer service measured by:

Speedy and professional prequalification of applicants:

• Manage incoming call volume and track leads in Salesforce
• Prioritize voicemails and e-mail inquiries
• Pre-qualify client applications for product selection within expected guidelines and upload document collection in SPARK system
• Process loan applications in Salesforce and provide prequalification results

• Process daily Small Business Administration SBA LINC email communications using Mail Chimp
• Monitor fax and assist with outbound communication channels (SMS, E-mail) and systematic, multi-channel lead tracking through digital dashboards

Tailored financial education and credit advice:

• Providing clients with feedback and potential recommendations to improve credit profile.
• Offer clients educational materials to assist with credit repair as well assist with credit report requests.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on lending guidelines to lead applicants appropriately through the lending process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on financial education products to educate applicants on additional services.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual – English and Spanish required. Portuguese a plus
• Business Acumen, Bachelors’ degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Enjoys both working independently and within a team environment
• High attention to detail and initiative
• Excellent customer service skills, polite and friendly demeanor when communicating with internal/external clients
• Ability to handle large tasks and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to efficiently multi-task projects through completion
• Demonstrates confidence when providing financial education opportunities to lead applicants appropriately to additional services and T/A source
• Positive attitude to ensure that new call leads are prescreened appropriately and receive an application & education

Benefits

• Salary –$40K-$45k commensurate with experience
• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision premium and 100% employer paid HRA for eligible deductibles, co-pays and prescriptions
• 401(k) participation
• Success Share Plan (Profit Sharing Plan)

To apply, please submit:

1. A cover letter explaining how your skills match Accion’s needs and values;
2. Submit your resume to jobs@accioneast.org.

Accion (us.accion.org) is a nationwide nonprofit community lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs generate income, build assets, create jobs and achieve financial success through business ownership. Our network serves small businesses in communities across the U.S. and is made up of four certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and a U.S. Network office. Globally, for more than 50 years Accion has helped over 90 partners serve the financial needs of tens of millions of people in 40 countries.

Accion Serving the East Coast is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Loan Consultant located in Central and North FL.

MISSION OF THE LOAN CONSULTANT

To drive borrowers to Accion and guide them throughout the application process to successful financial outcomes.  The Loan Consultant will generate leads; connect clients to resources that support their success, assisting clients with their applications and providing outstanding customer service to existing, past and prospective clients in coordination with the Manager of Lending’s Outreach and Sales Strategy.  The Loan Consultant will report to the Manager of Lending; Florida.  This position will be based out of the Orlando area.

OUTCOMES

• Deliver on monthly sales goals by lending 55K a month to 6 business owners.
• Deliver on monthly new loan conversion at a threshold of 24% or higher
• 44% of monthly disbursements should be refinance applications
• Deliver on generating and converting 2 leads a month from clients
• Deliver 2+ sales presentations a month in ordination with the outreach strategy

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate when applicable, quality business loan production to meet organizational loan production goals
• Effectively perform outreach and market Accion products and services
• Administer and manage lending process by serving as a conduit between client and underwriting team
• Maintain contact with current borrowers
• Initiate loans through multiple avenues and conduct presentations to referral sources/borrowers
• Manage, participate and support documentation gathering of loan approvals and client data entry accurately in client management database system
• Serve as key relationship manager of loan applicants
• Provide lending information and financial education to potential and current clients
• Manage loan lead activity in client management system
• Support Lending Manager and Senior LC in conducting market and field specific research

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bilingual -English and Spanish; Bachelor’s preferred
• Three years’ experience working in small business; prior business experience/sales skills preferred
• Strong self-starter, creative thinker and problem solver
• Good presentation and math skills; Knowledge of Word and Excel
• Ability to plan and conduct business workshops on a variety of business related topics (financial management, marketing, managing cash flow, business credit, business plan development and implementation etc.)

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@accioneast.org.