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Opportunity Finance Network

<div>Description: 
The Vice President of State and Local Policy for Community Development Finance leads Opportunity Finance Network&rsquo;s state and local policy strategy, advancing the conditions that enable community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to thrive. This role focuses on strengthening statewide community development finance ecosystems; supporting the formation, growth, and effectiveness of state CDFI coalitions; and engaging with policymakers, partners, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong policy acumen, deep knowledge of CDFIs, and a proven ability to build relationships, drive advocacy, and provide strategic support across diverse coalitions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Development and Advocacy<ul><li>
Lead development and execution of comprehensive state and local policy strategies that expand, protect, and sustain CDFIs.</li><li>
Monitor, assess, and forecast legislative and regulatory activity at the state and local levels with implications for community development finance.</li><li>
Produce OFN&rsquo;s annual CDFI State Legislation and Advocacy Report, providing analysis of policy trends, opportunities, and emerging threats across states.</li><li>
Provide rapid-response analysis and recommendations on state/local policy issues as they arise.</li></ul>
2. Coalition Support and Capacity Building<ul><li>
Design and lead OFN&rsquo;s national strategy to support, strengthen, and partner with state CDFI coalitions.</li><li>
Conduct a national landscape assessment of emerging and established coalitions to identify needs, challenges, and opportunities for collective impact.</li><li>
Deliver targeted technical assistance&mdash;including policy analysis, training, and strategic advising&mdash;to coalition leaders and members.</li><li>
Develop and disseminate training curricula, tools, and resource materials that elevate advocacy capacity and policy engagement across state coalitions.</li></ul>
3. Strategic Relationships and External Engagement<ul><li>
Build and maintain strong partnerships with organizations engaged in state and local policy, community finance, and economic development.</li><li>
Represent OFN in meetings with policymakers, coalitions, advocacy partners, and sector stakeholders.</li><li>
Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on state and local policy, supporting cross-department collaboration, education, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Elevate field perspectives by ensuring state-level insights inform OFN&rsquo;s national policy priorities, research, and advocacy efforts.</li></ul> 
Requirements:

Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in public policy, finance, economics, community development, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in state and local policy, community development, policy and advocacy, or related fields.</li><li>Demonstrated success in policy advocacy, legislative engagement, and relationship building at the state or local levels.</li><li>Strong understanding of community development finance and the role of CDFIs.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including policymaker-facing and coalition-facing communication.</li><li>Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex policy initiatives.</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Must possess a strong passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values. In addition, be a fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in OFN&rsquo;s fight to drive capital into low-income communities.</li><li>
A collaborative team player who possesses the interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization, humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work. Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable in leading as well as supporting roles within teams.</li><li>
Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and assist in implementing plans for increasing capital to communities we serve.</li><li>
Deep understanding of the financial regulatory environment and the legislative process.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills in public and private settings both in presentation and written formats with the ability to adapt the message to the needs of constituents.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently in an effective and efficient manner.</li><li>
Ability to define and set priorities and delegate tasks effectively.</li><li>
Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative for new projects and departmental needs.</li><li>
Ability to interpret, analyze, and write legislative, policy and regulatory proposals.</li><li>
Moderate travel required (20%-25% of time).</li><li>
 Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position; no extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel.</li></ul></div>

VICE PRESIDENT STATE AND LOCAL POLICY

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VICE PRESIDENT STATE AND LOCAL POLICY