Central Oregon
Commercial Lender
Cascadia and the Central
Oregon Partnership are embarking on a pilot collaboration in
which we are committed to providing capital and support services
to for-profit and non-profit small businesses in Oregon's nine
county Central Corridor, with a particular emphasis on those
located in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes Counties. The primary
outcome of this Collaborative will be stronger, healthier businesses
and non-profits in Central Oregon.
Cascadia Revolving Fund is an
eighteen year-old non-profit community development financial
institution that makes loans and provides technical assistance
to support small businesses, non-profit groups and cooperatives
whose activities help build and sustain their local communities.
Community building activities include businesses that diversify
and create jobs in rural economies; entrepreneurship by low-income
people, women, minorities and immigrants; and initiatives that
protect or preserve the environment. www.cascadiafund.org
The Central Oregon Partnership
is committed to reducing the root causes of poverty in the seven
communities of Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters
and Warm Springs. This non-profit formed under the auspices of
the Northwest Area Foundation, is dedicated to working in collaboration
with established, high-performing public agencies and private-sector
institutions to create non-traditional initiatives to break the
cycle of poverty. www.copartnership.org
Currently Cascadia Revolving
Fund is seeking an experienced small business lender to develop
this market, manage our collaboration with the Central Oregon
Partnership and expand our presence in Oregon.
POSITION: Commercial
Lender
DESCRIPTION: In
collaboration with community resources, solicit and underwrite
loan applications in a manner that supports the Fund's mission
while coordinating and/or providing the technical assistance
to applicants and borrowers necessary to produce a balanced and
productive loan portfolio.
JOB SUMMARY:
Lending
- Build and maintain close working
relationships with all partners in the Central Oregon Corridor,
particularly with other small business lenders and service providers
- Market Cascadia's loan products
to potential borrowers and referral sources
- Prepare credit recommendations
for presentation to the Loan Review Committee
- Close and document loans in
consultation with staff and legal counsel
- Maintain accurate and complete
loan files
- Develop productive relationships
and maintain close communication with borrowers
- Maintain rigorous risk management
of loan portfolio to ensure repayment of loans
- Manage loan workouts when necessary
- Extensive travel required in
the Central Oregon Corridor, as well as occasional travel to
Cascadia's Portland and Seattle offices
- Participate in Cascadia's training,
technical assistance and organizational capacity building efforts
- Other tasks as assigned
Project Management
This position may be
required to manage segregated funds restricted to targeted geographic
areas and/or populations.
Public Relations
Speak to media, community
groups, investors and others about the goals and achievements
of the Fund and our collaboration with the Central Oregon Partnership.
This responsibility will be of particular importance as we seek
to enhance Cascadia's presence and deepen our impact in Central
Oregon.
Special Considerations
A dedication to issues
of economic justice is helpful if accepting this extremely demanding
job. The position requires the usual superhuman qualities- flexibility,
perseverance, sensitivity, self-motivation, initiative, and creativity.
Familiarity with the field of economic development, particularly
in the Northwest's rural communities, is a plus. Our 16 employees
work closely together while each individual member of the group
carries considerable individual responsibilities. Benefits are
attractive.
Strong writing skills and proficiency
in Excel required.
Position is currently available.
We will accept resumes until the position is filled. Please indicate
salary requirement. Send whatever material (via US mail or e-mail)
you think necessary to make us feel we need to talk with you
(but do include a resume) to:
Raymond Lanza-Weil, Oregon Manager
936 SE Ankeny, Ste. 1
Portland, OR 97214
raymond@cascadiafund.org
Cascadia Revolving Fund is an
equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially
encouraged to apply.
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