Community Development Officer, NY Market | Brooklyn at Columbia Financial

Job description

Summary The Community Development Officer, NY Market will foster and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to further advance Columbia Bank’s involvement in affordable housing and economic development, primarily within the Bank’s CRA New York Assessment Area. They will connect/refer nonprofit organizations, housing developers, small business owners and other partners to Columbia’s CRA Account Executive, Commercial Lenders, Branch Managers, Nonprofit Officers, and others as appropriate to increase the Bank’s lending, investment, and service opportunities. The Community Development Officer will anticipate and analyze community needs and proactively seeks affordable housing and economic development lending, investment, and service opportunities. Furthermore, they will research and recommend programs that the Bank can participate in, be knowledgeable about federal, state, and local programs, and connect with council of governments to better support the Bank’s affordable housing and economic development initiatives. Relationship Management Foster and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to further advance Columbia Bank’s involvement in affordable housing and economic development, primarily within the Bank’s CRA New York Assessment Area Develop trusting rapport amongst community and conduct check-in calls with housing agencies and small business owners Meet with council of governments, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to learn about current and future housing development projects and economic development needs Connect/refer nonprofit organizations, housing developers, small business owners and other partners to Columbia’s CRA Account Executive, Commercial Lenders, Branch Managers, Nonprofit Officers, and others as appropriate to increase the Bank’s lending, investment, and service opportunities Industry Knowledge Anticipate and analyze community needs and proactively seek affordable housing and economic development lending, investment, and service opportunities Research and recommend special lending programs for housing, construction, purchase, rehabilitation, industrial development, and small businesses, particularly in low- and moderate-income areas Identify, recommend, and support community development projects and outreach opportunities in community development target New York markets Supports the development and implementation of the Bank’s housing initiatives, such as low-income housing tax credits, and small business initiatives, such as new market tax credits Community Engagement Represent Columbia Bank at various civic and community functions for the purpose of networking to connect Columbia with community leaders, developers, nonprofit organizations, and other partners involved with affordable housing and economic development Prepare and present financial education seminars to communities and non-profit organizations to further the Bank’s visibility Regulatory Compliance Maintain an up-to-date understanding and application of CRA laws and regulations and is knowledgeable about federal, state, and local programs Attend in-person and online training as well as outside seminars and conferences, as required Other Responsibilities Perform other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Minimum 5 years of affordable housing, small business development and community development experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Core Competencies/Skills: Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to affordable housing and economic development under the CRA Experience with public sector affordable housing and economic development programs that support the CRA lending, investment, and services, and understanding of the benefits of the public-private partnership Ability to travel to and