CDFI Executive Director Duties and Responsibilities
- This is an all new position for and at Lower Sioux. The CDFI Executive Director serves as chief administrative/executive officer of the CDFI for the Board of Directors, overseeing all day-to-day administration and management of operations, as well as the long-range strategy and program development for the growth. This position:
- Directs development and certification of the CDFI, including staffing and capitalization of the organization, the development of mortgage-loan and other loan products, and the development of a CDFI homeownership counseling program.
- Implements the mission and primary goals of the organization on behalf of and in cooperation with the Board of Directors.
- Represents the corporation in accordance with the policies and goals of the organization in matters that affect homeownership, community organization, entrepreneurship, economic development, and LSIC Nation-related programs and projects affecting the CDFI.
- Serves as the executive director of the CDFI, overseeing all day-to-day administration and routine work of the CDFI.
- Recommends policies and projects to the Board of Directors
- Negotiates contracts on behalf of the CDFI in accordance with CDFI policies and guidelines.
- Directs the work of the full- and part-time employees of the CDFI and evaluates their performance and recommends personnel actions to the Board of Directors
- Recommends the establishment, abolishment and/or reclassification of staff positions.
- Develops recommendations for long-term CDFI strategic plan through and with the Board of Directors
- Serves as the chief spokesperson for the CDFI for media and other forums.
- Coordinates CDFI newsletter, direct mail, and e-mail that will provide communication with clients, donors and support network.
- Develops outreach and builds strong working relationships with individuals in nonprofit organizations, universities, Indian programs, private foundations, and local, state and federal government who have an impact or influence on homeownership and entrepreneurship, especially in the LSIC service area.
- Prepares reports as requested by the Board of Directors.
- Attends other meetings, trainings, seminars and conferences as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.