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.

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