Vice President of Lending

Exciting Opportunity to lead a statewide business loan fund into the next decade.

 Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) is a nonprofit community-based lender and Community Development Financial Institution offering flexible financing and follow-up technical assistance to micro and small business owners throughout Ohio who do not yet qualify for traditional bank financing. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of lending and underwriting experience, record of excellence, proven capabilities in strategic planning and fundraising, the ability to be independent and creative, and the flexibility to lead and work through a team. Candidates must also have experience with business and lending, working with management team, and excellent attention to detail, experience with financial and information management systems, excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated sensitivity to the challenges faced by low and moderate income individuals seeking to become economically self-sufficient and have experience working with public grant programs, be able to follow regulations, supervise staff, and file reports. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio. Periodic travel throughout Ohio and some evening work may be required. Submit letter of inquiry and resume postmarked by January 29th to:

Personnel Administrator

Economic and Community Development Institute

475 E. Mound Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

djones@ecdi.org