Direct Community Investments Program Associate – Washington, DC

The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is a non-profit community development organization founded in 1991. LEDC’s mission is to serve as a catalyst that drives the economic and social advancement of low-to-moderate-income Latinos and other underserved communities by equipping them with the skills and tools to achieve financial independence, acquire personal and business assets, and create generational wealth. We achieve our mission through small business development and financing, homeownership counseling, tenant services, and affordable housing preservation.

We are currently looking for a Direct Community Investments Program Associate at our DC location! This position is part of our Direct Community Investments (DCI) team and reports to one of our DCI Program Managers. The Direct Community Investments team was created in the wake of COVID-19 to accelerate the grant deployment process for both public and private funders interested in providing direct financial assistance to communities affected by the pandemic. This position supports the team by following pre-established guidelines to collect, process, and analyze required documentation and information required for grant distribution and reporting.

While thorough, the position summary below is not all-encompassing of day-to-day activities.

Position Summary

· Create and maintain client files that are organized.

· Provide our clients with top-notch customer service and technical assistance via various channels, including phone, chat, and email.

· Enter accurate data into LEDC’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

· Analyze client documents and information to verify compliance with program requirements, ensuring that all necessary documentation is complete.

· Collaborate closely with the Direct Community Investment Program Manager in:

o preparing and submitting required reports.

o supporting the disbursement process, ensuring that funds are distributed accurately and efficiently.

· Other tasks as assigned.

Location & Schedule

This position reports to our DC office, located at: 1401 Columbia Rd NW, Unit C-1, Washington, DC 20009.

This is a full-time, exempt role which typically requires 40 hours per week. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree & 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

· Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Ability to analyze documents for compliance and accuracy.

· Adaptability and flexibility to incorporate updated processes or information.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently when necessary.

· Collaborative mindset and a willingness to take on diverse responsibilities.

· Good interpersonal and social skills are needed to interact with customers or prospective clients.

Nice-to-haves:

If you…

o are bilingual (English and Spanish), and are able to read, write, and communicate in Spanish,

o work well with others, are a good listener, think creatively and work independently,

o have a strong desire to help others from a diverse group of individuals, including limited English-speaking communities.

…we strongly encourage you to apply!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $52,564 - $61,008 annually, dependent on experience and team budget. LEDC is proud to offer a generous benefit package including healthcare, vision, dental, disability and life insurance plans available to employees at no cost, sick, vacation and personal days and more!

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to MCudePacheco@ledcmetro.org, with a subject line of: DCI Program Associate. No phone calls please!

Notices

Equal Opportunity

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact HR@LEDCMetro.org. LEDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, personal appearance, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

E-Verify

LEDC participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, visit e-verify.gov.

Background Checks

Given our industry, the types of services we offer and communities we serve, the organization may obtain consumer reports, or investigative consumer reports, in connection with your employment application. Investigative consumer reports include investigations conducted by consumer reporting agencies through personal interviews on information as to character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living.

You may make a written request for disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Investigative consumer reports include record checks and may contain information culled from interviews with former employers, business references, and/or personal references. You can access a separate document entitled “Summary of Your Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” here. Reports will be obtained from Insperity Employment Screening, 19001 Crescent Springs Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,564.00 - $61,008.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20009