FW: [Jobs] FW: [nfbwatlk] FW: [Wcb-l] Fw: [Access Fund] WATF is Hiring!
Peter Altschul <[email protected]>
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________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sue Ammeter Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 12:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Wcb-l] Fw: [Access Fund] WATF is Hiring! ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrea Dimond <mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 11:52 AM Subject: [Access Fund] WATF is Hiring! Please do pass this job description along to anyone who might be interested. We are looking for candidates with significant lending and portfolio management experience. As always, we are particularly interested in hiring people with disabilities. Closing is December 13. The job would start in January. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing their relevant experience! ________________________________ Please click here to view the Program Director job description online <http://www.watf.org/home/prog_director_position.php> . Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Program Director About WATF The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation ("WATF") a nonprofit established to promote access to technology and economic opportunity for people with disabilities in Washington state, is seeking candidates with excellent lending and portfolio management skills to fill the position of Program Director. The Program Director will be in charge of WATF's community development loan programs and other client services. This is a unique opportunity to work with a growing Community Development Financial Institution ("CDFI") with great clients and a congenial staff and Board. Job Responsibilities * Management of WATF's Assistive Technology and Business Equipment Loan Programs (take applications; underwrite loan applications, prepare closing documents & disburse loans; prepare denial letters and refer to alternative resources; monitor and service loan portfolio; provide post-loan technical assistance; negotiate past due collections and workouts; oversee maintenance of electronic and physical loan files) * Management of related client services: (One on one technical assistance including help with small business planning and projections, referrals to assistive technology vendors and service providers; disability benefits planning and assistance; organization of WATF workshops and trainings; curriculum development on financial literacy and small business planning). * Staff leadership to Loan Review Committee (recruit & train LRC members; staff LRC meetings; oversee implementation and changes in loan policy and procedures) * Program Development - oversee expansion of Assistive Technology IDA & Business Lending Programs * Reporting - Prepare reports for Board and funders. * Program Evaluation: Oversee implementation and data analysis for annual borrower survey * Oversee marketing and outreach and participate in relevant partnerships including Asset Building Coalition and Washington State MicroEnterprise Association. Qualifications * 3 years relevant lending and/or portfolio management experience * Strong background in community economic development, consumer & small business lending and portfolio management. Experience with DownHome or other loan servicing software * Strong background in program development, management and evaluation * Excellent people skills and ability to work with diverse populations * Excellent time management skills; ability to multi-task * Knowledge of, and experience with assistive technology, disability policy and benefits planning highly desired. * Strong writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Publisher * Strong public speaking skills * Ability and availability to travel independently within Washington state; occasional evening and weekend presentations * Fluency in ASL or other language a plus * Masters Level Work in public administration, community development, nonprofit administration a plus. Salary $45,000-$55,000 depending upon qualifications and experience plus health & dental benefits and simple IRA. Application Procedures Please mail, fax or email a resume and cover letter explaining your qualifications. Please specifically address your lending/portfolio management skills and relevant work experience within the disability community. Frances E. Pennell, Executive Director 100 South King, Suite 280 Seattle, Wa. 98104 [email protected] (206) 328-5116 Phone (206) 328-5126 Fax www.watf.org Closes: 5:00 P.M. December 13 People with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to unsubscribe. <http://lists.watf.org/mailman/listinfo/access_fund> <http://www.watf.org/> VICUG-L is the Visually Impaired Computer User Group List. Archived on the World Wide Web at http://listserv.icors.org/archives/vicug-l.html Signoff: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected]