Deputy Director - Woodlands Development and Lending

Position Type: Full-Time 

Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm ET 

Location: Elkins, WV (with some remote work possible) 

Travel: up to 10% domestic travel including overnight stays 

Position Overview: 

The Deputy Director at Woodlands Community Lenders, Inc. is responsible for managing the execution of its mission, which is to foster entrepreneurship and community revitalization by  providing access to capital and technical assistance to businesses in its target market of north-central  West Virginia. To be considered for this role, you must possess professional experience in lending, finance or economic development, experience leading a team, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for rural community development and entrepreneurship. If you are interested in a career position with a growing community development financial institution (CDFI) and are seeking a  supportive and positive work environment, this could be the right fit for you. 

Deputy Director Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors to plan and develop lending and technical assistance objectives, strategies, plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Implement lending programs, including managing lending staff, underwriting larger deals, monitoring deployment, and coordinating resources.
• Assist with raising and deploying loan capital, including meeting with potential sources, preparing proposals and providing reports to lenders and investors. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, and other identified requirements of various lenders and investors.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships to ensure program alignment and effectiveness. 
• Seek and secure funding opportunities through grant writing and other sources. 
• Travel as needed, including occasional airline travel and overnight stays to support program delivery and maintain project deliverables.
• Minimum in-office attendance is two days per week.  

Deputy Director Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree preferred 
• Proven experience in management, including supervision, preferably in the economic development, nonprofit, banking, or similar industry sector.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior experience in grant writing and funding development and/or professional communications.
• Excellent communication, including strong writing skills. 

Deputy Director Qualities: 

• Interest in small business and community development finance and how these related to rural wealth-building. 
• Internal motivation and initiative. 
• Exceptional self-management and independent work skills. . 
• Relationship building and emotional intelligence skills. 
• Excellent communicator and active listener. 

Salary: $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience. 

• Competitive benefits package. 
• 105 hours PTO year one, increasing to 166 hours in year two, plus 14 paid holidays. 
• Opportunities for professional development and growth. 
• Collaborative and purpose-driven work environment. 
• Work in Elkins, West Virginia, known for its strong connection to the outdoors, its rich history, and its vibrant arts and culture scene. It's a gateway to the Monongahela National Forest, a hub for outdoor recreation, and a place where traditional music and crafts are preserved.
• Remote work may be possible up to 2-3 days per week. 

About Woodlands Community Lenders, Inc. 

WCL was founded in 2011 and was certified by the US Department of Treasury as a CDFI in 2012, the year in which it made its first loans to, among others, TipTop Coffee and Big Timber Brewing. By the end of 2024, over $8M had been invested in 136 local small businesses, creating jobs and assisting with the acquisition and renovation of over 25 downtown buildings in the Mon Forest Towns. Lenders’ loan pool is comprised of a mix of federal grants & loans, loans from CDFI intermediaries and local banks, along with equity from philanthropy.  WCL is the fiscal sponsor for Mon Forest Towns Partnership, Inc.  

For further information, visit www.woodlandswv.org and www.monforesttowns.org

Woodlands is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.