About us
CommunityWorks is a non-profit certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and an SBA micro lender committed to building financial equity by providing resources that support small business growth, entrepreneurship, affordable housing and homeownership. Collectively, our programs, expertise and partnerships help build stronger and more just communities. .
For over 14 years, CW has created opportunities for people, communities, and entrepreneurs in the Upstate community and throughout South Carolina, with a focus on people and communities of color. Our programs focus on equitable access to financial coaching, connections with one-on-one business coaching, access to loans to build small business, develop affordable housing, and building credit and assets. Since its inception, CW served over 7,352 clients and has generated over $382 million in local economic impact.
Diversity, justice, and inclusion are key values within CommunityWorks. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, equitable working environment for our staff. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer, the Senior Loan Officer is responsible for developing new business, underwriting, structuring, and closing of commercial loans, as well as maintaining and servicing a commercial loan portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge ranging from small business lending to affordable housing utilizing LIHTC and other tools, to New Markets Tax Credits and other development finance tools, along with a desire to put that experience to work in a situation where the goal is making a difference by leveraging varying products and strategies to meet the needs of the target communities. The Senior Loan Officer provides leadership, guidance, and training to a team of loan officers to achieve individual lending goals.
An ideal candidate will have the required skills and knowledge and will enjoy building relationships and engaging with people from widely varied backgrounds; is passionate about social justice, whole community health, and thriving, financially stable businesses; affordable housing and is able to work efficiently and enthusiastically on their own and in a collaborative team setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Payment frequency:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenville, SC 29607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person