Microfinance Outreach Coordinator (Twin Falls)

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for an engaging and passionate team member to further expand our operations in the Magic Valley. The Microfinance Outreach Coordinator will provide support and outreach to small entrepreneurial businesses and community members in need of emergency financial assistance. The Coordinator plays several key roles, including client relationship manager, client file developer, progress tracker and outreach point of contact for the Economic Opportunity (EO) team in the Twin Falls area.

Day to day duties include gaining insight into clients financial needs and goals, ensuring loan applications are complete, gathering and organizing extensive records, documentation and information to corroborate the application, then bundling all the materials in an organized and uniform manner for the EO Loan Coordinator in Boise to complete a financial evaluation based off of packaged information. Regular and timely communication with clients and EO team members to move loan packages forward is a key component of this role. More generally, this position is responsible for keeping the project and related processes running smoothly through direct assistance to the EO Finance and Micro-Enterprise Project Manager.

The Microfinance Outreach Coordinator is an important member of the Economic Opportunity Team. EO is a team of community servants that work in partnership with our clients. We are dedicated to hiring employees that reflect the communities we serve.

PROJECT SUMMARY: The Office of Refugee Resettlement provides funding for micro lending and technical assistance to refugees. The Small Business Administration provides microloan intermediary lending and technical assistance. Private foundations, banks and community members provide funds for business and personal lending. This position works closely and collaboratively with fellow Economic Opportunity (EO) projects to ensure clients achieve their identified goals. EO leverages microfinance to serve clients holistically in order to achieve success by every measure of self-sufficiency. Economic Opportunity is a Program of Jannus.

EOs mission is to create wealth equity for individuals and families in the Treasure and Magic Valleys through complimentary programming across five different EO service areas:

Micro-business development

Consumer and business lending

Credit education and coaching

Refugee Childcare Business Development

Young womens and mens mentoring programs

OUR VALUES

Equity Compassion Creativity Prosperity Entrepreneurship

EOs APPROACH

We focus on removing barriers and filling service gaps.

Our team works collaboratively with each other and with our clients.

We build long-term relationships.

EO uses an integrated cocooning approach to client success and services.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Proficient computer skills using programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher required;

Demonstrated ability to document activities and track significant amounts of paperwork with exceptional attention to detail;

Personal qualities of integrity and reliability;

Successfully self-manages time and deadlines easily on their own;

Ability to clearly communicate with clients in an empowering, person-first manner;

Must possess a commitment to and passion for serving systemically oppressed populations;

At-ease in a resource-limited environment, flexible, able to change direction quickly and execute tasks through both ambiguity and constant change;

Strong verbal and written communication skills;

Demonstrated willingness and ability to adapt services based on needs of diverse clientele;

Preferred: proficiency in English and Spanish;

Preferred: experience with coaching and/or empowering individuals;

Must have reliable transportation for outreach and client visits, a valid drivers license and be able to provide a copy of State mandated liability insurance;

Able to pass a criminal history background check.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Relevant work experience or Associates degree in related field such as: lending, bank telling, administrative support or customer service.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in general, shared office space environment with frequent site visits to client homes and businesses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to tolerate heat and cold, and to drive to client and community partner businesses in varied weather conditions. Sitting, standing, walking, driving, repeated hand and wrist motions (for computer use) are required. Required to lift up to 35 pounds.

TO APPLY: Complete the required Jannus, Inc. Employment Application available at www.jannus.org and send with your cover letter and resume per instructions on the application by January 22, 2020.

Jannus, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Jannus, I n c . shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR sections 60-1.4(a)(7), 60-300.5(a) and (d), 60-741.5(a) and (d), and 29C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, if applicable. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals including on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, veteran status or disability, military status, or any status protected by federal, state or local law and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.