Opportunity Type: Job
WORC
United States
About the Organization:
Women's Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) is a non profit organization, and its mission is to promote
social and economic self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged people. It provides training, individual business assistance, job placement, and access to business and financial resources.
Background:
The Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF) is a community development financial institution that provides financial and technical assistance to micro entrepreneurs and businesses in the Philadelphia area. EOF is a subsidiary of WORC.
About the Job:
WORC is seeking a Small Business Loan Officer - Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF). S/he will originate/package and underwrite loans in accordance with production expectations, and also present loans to the loan advisory council for approval where required.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work one-on-one with entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the lending process to identify and address financing and business development needs;
- Provide training and technical assistance;
- Monitor existing clients in the loan portfolio and pro-actively address clients with challenges;
- Identify specific markets, populations, community organizations, and special events to reach out and educate about loan products and development services available;
- Work cross-functionally with other departments to maximize new business development and marketing efforts across the organization;
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Four year degree from an accredited university in a relevant discipline;
- Minimum of 2 years experience in community or economic development lending, and/or microfinance with lending institutions, government loan programs or community lenders with a solid understanding of consumer financing rules and regulations;
- Public speaking skills with demonstrated marketing, sales, and/or community organizing skills;
- Organized self-starting skills with strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task;
- Customer service oriented, patient, flexible, with ability to accept and give constructive feedback and a sense of humor;
- Knowledge of Philadelphia and the surrounding four counties with willingness and ability to travel throughout the area to engage in marketing and outreach activities;
- Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekend days to attend meetings, seminars, and events.
Closing Date: 07 Jun 2013
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to loans@worc-pa.com
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