Community Development Program Management
Locations: Portland, OR; Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Fresno, CA; Seattle, WA; Porterville, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Requisition ID: 309
About the Employer
Beneficial State is one of only a handful of B-Corp banks in the nation and one of the highest-rated B-Corps on the planet. The bank subscribes to a rigorous evaluation standard that measures positive impact, not just profitability. Beneficial State demonstrates how a bank can combine social equity, environmental sustainability, and business stability to create a better financial system that drives inclusive prosperity to benefit people and the planet.
Role Summary
This position executes and supports Beneficial State Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), and related regulatory programs to ensure full compliance with federal requirements while advancing the Bank's mission-driven community impact. The role serves as a subject matter expert on CRA, CDFI, and related laws and regulations; develops and administers corporate and local CRA plans; analyzes lending and community development activity; and prepares required reporting for leadership and regulators. This position blends regulatory expertise with programmatic leadership to advise management on regulatory-related risks, ensure measurable community outcomes, and maintain the Bank's positive, compliant, and visible role in community economic development serving low and moderate income populations.
What You'll Do
CRA & Community Development Leadership
- Develop and implement community development initiatives aligned with CRA, CDFI, goals, and other related community programs
- Manage the Bank's CRA, CDFI, and ECIP strategies and monitor performance against regulatory and impact goals
- Ensure the Bank maintains a positive, visible role in community economic development activities
Data, Reporting & Impact
- Oversee data collection, validation, and analysis for CRA eligible lending, services, investments, sponsorships, grants, and volunteerism
- Manage Government Monitoring Information (GMI) and other required regulatory data reporting
- Assist with preparing periodic reports for senior leadership, Committees, and the Board related to CRA, CDFI, ECIP, and other community development performance reporting
- Contribute to internal and external impact reporting
Compliance, Audits & Regulatory Support
- Support CRA, CDFI, Fair Banking, FHLB grant, and related audits and regulatory examinations
- Monitor activities for compliance with CRA and other applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Assist with CRA, CDFI, and ECIP program-related employee training and stay current on regulatory changes and guidance
- Adhere to all operational procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
- Complete mandatory compliance training as assigned
Community Partnerships & External Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, coalitions, and public sector partners
- Represent the Bank in the community and serve as a resource regarding products, services, and community development programs
- Ensure activities are appropriately documented and budgets are managed in accordance with approved plans
Program & Cross Functional Collaboration
- Manage sponsorship, grant, and volunteerism programs, including tracking, reporting, and process improvement
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications, business lines, compliance, legal, and community partners to plan and execute CRA-relevant initiatives and events
- Participate in training and professional development to maintain subject matter expertise
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five or more years of experience in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), community development, fair banking, regulatory compliance, or related financial services roles
- Working knowledge of CRA laws, regulations, and examination frameworks, including CRA eligible lending, services, and investments
- Experience managing regulatory data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting (e.g., CRA, CDFI, GMI, grants, or similar datasets)
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audits, or compliance reviews
- Experience preparing reports or materials for senior leadership, committees, or boards
- Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders and external community partners
- Experience managing multiple programs or initiatives with defined deadlines and documentation requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in public administration, Community or Economic Development, Finance, Law, or related field
- Experience working within a regulated financial institution (bank, credit union, or CDFI)
- Experience developing or administering CRA plans, performance context materials, or remediation strategies
- Experience with CDFI certification, reporting, or compliance requirements
- Experience administering sponsorship, grant, or volunteer programs with CRA eligibility considerations
- Experience working with Fair Lending or Fair Banking requirements as they relate to CRA
- Experience collaborating with lending, compliance, legal, or executive teams on regulatory or community development matters
- Professional certification related to compliance or community development (e.g., CRCM, CCBCP)
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The incumbent works in a non-confined office-type setting in which they are free to move about at will. This may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. For hybrid work, work may be performed away from Beneficial State Bank worksites. For hybrid work, employees are required to have an environment when working at home that has a dependable, high-speed internet connection and an environment conducive to frequent phone or internet calls where private, confidential, or other information is not visible, able to be overheard, or physically or electronically accessible to anyone else.
The incumbent in the course of performing this position spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, lifting (up to 10 pounds), driving, carrying, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusted focus), sitting, pulling, walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. The incumbent may operate a personal computer, cellular telephone, printer, fax, and other standard office equipment.
The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate reading documents or instruments, detailed work, problem-solving, customer contact, reasoning, math, language, presentations, verbal and written communication, analytical reasoning, stress, multiple concurrent tasks, and constant interruptions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation
$85,021–$113,000
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), Roth, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation days (2–4 weeks depending on role), 12 sick days per year, 11 holidays per year, education and adoption assistance, bank-wide annual discretionary bonus program, production-based incentive program available for some roles, 4 days of paid volunteer time per year with annual match of qualifying employee donations, paid sabbatical program after 5 years of service, and pet benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Beneficial State Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.