Community Development Manager

* Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs), to include CDFI groups, in the bank's assessment areas (AAs)
* Evaluate the capacity of a CBOs/CDFIs to perform financially and in their capacity to impact locally defined needs
* Recommend approval of loans and investments to CDFI's or other CBOs that meet internal standards
* Advocate for low- and moderate-income (LMI) borrowers and provide technical assistance for the identification and development of down payment, closing cost, or other homebuyer products
* Provide program support for NMTC, LIHTC, HTC, SBIC, and other community development financing structures that help the bank outperform peer banks in our AAs
* Research and recommend investments in economic development (ED) groups that can be leveraged to gain greater access to highly visible community ED initiatives
* Research and advocate for the creation of innovative and sometimes complex projects, such as the creation of a bank-owned CDC or the participation in projects that involve multiple layers of financing
* Interact with local/state/national trade groups to stay current on CD trends
* Positively represent FNBT at conferences, etc., increasing visibility in our AAs
* Recommend community partnerships and grant requests to the CRA Committee
* Refer program sponsorship, board, and volunteer involvement opportunities to CRA Committee, ensuring that opportunities are responsive and impactful, and innovative/complex, when appropriate
* Provide reports to the Chief CRA Officer and CRA Committee on loans and investments
* Oversee CRA Academy training program and cohorts
* Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
* Travel as necessary (up to 50%)
* Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to remain in a sitting or standing in stationary position for extended periods of time
* Operate a computer and other office machinery for extended periods of time
* Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

FNBT is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications* At least 18 years of age
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field
* Minimum of three years' experience in selling financial products, to include lending
* Knowledge of Community Development Lending
* Familiarity with CDC -- Community Development Corporation, CDFI -- Community Development Financial Institution, SBIC -- Small Business Investment Company, NMTC -- New Markets Tax Credits, LIHTC -- Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and HTC -- Historical Tax Credits
* Prior underwriting experience, including understanding business financial statements, is highly preferred
* Prior investment product experience is highly preferred
* Must be an extremely self-motivated team player
* Must have excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Must maintain confidentiality of customer information
* Must successfully pass background investigation and drug screen according to company policy
* Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment