Generational Wealth Coordinator - Rochester, New York, , United States

Hours: · 40 · Schedule: · This position is remote eligible for up to 40% of the time. Hours are typically Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Must be flexible to meet current and future business needs. · Comprehensive Benefits: · ESL offers a competitive benefits package which focus ...

Job description

Hours:

40

Schedule:

This position is remote eligible for up to 40% of the time. Hours are typically Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Must be flexible to meet current and future business needs.

Comprehensive Benefits:

ESL offers a competitive benefits package which focuses on providing a work life balance for all employees. Our benefits include robust options such as our wellness program, family assistance plan, 401k with match, paid volunteer time and Learning & Development training among many others.

Pay and Incentive Plan:

Starting Pay: $31.11 per hour  Pay Range: $27.53- $34.70 per hour

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an annual performance-based incentive that rewards eligible employees for their contributions to our success.

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support various functions for our Generational Wealth initiative, particularly those advancing opportunities for homeownership. The Coordinator will assist with operational tasks, troubleshoot software and vendor communications, and support the processing of down payment assistance grants for first-time homebuyers. The role includes problem solving and finding creative solutions as needed to support team success.

Accountabilities:

Support internal operations for Generational Wealth initiative

• Support efficient implementation of processes for Generational Wealth activities
• Troubleshoot software and communication system challenges in-house or by contacting vendors
• Assist with internal coordination and documentation for Generational Wealth activities
• Support preparation of materials such as reports or presentations for internal and external meetings
• Serve as backup for Generational Wealth Grants Administrator as needed

Assist with homebuyer down payment assistance process

• Support the Grant Administrator in processing and tracking down payment assistance funding
• Communicate with applicants to ensure complete and accurate submissions
• Provide relevant information to internal decision-makers for file review
• Produce reports or process updates to support decisions and/or reporting

Assist with strategies to increase the supply of homes for purchase by first time homebuyers

• Support Generational Wealth team members as needed to support decision making, analysis, or review of opportunities to support housing supply
• Support coordination with service partners, collaborates and vendors as needed
• Respond as needed to internal and external inquiries related to housing supply initiatives

Performs additional tasks which support the business and provide ongoing self-development

• Support general business/nonprofit operations as needed
• Develop a strong working knowledge of Generational Wealth processes and strategies
• Support Business Analyst and other team members to ensure the integrity of data used for reporting and analysis
• Support internal partners and stakeholders with inquiries related to Generational Wealth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, real estate,  urban planning, public policy, economics, housing studies, sociology, statistics, ethnic studies or related fields or four years of equivalent experience
• In addition, a minimum of two years of experience in civic engagement, financial services, real estate, urban planning, or related field
• Strong communication skills applicable to business and community settings
• Competency with Microsoft Office software: Word, Power Point, and Excel
• Demonstrates alignment with ESL's Core Values, mission, vision, and purpose to help our community thrive and prosper

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, non-profit management, urban planning, or economics preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in real estate, housing counseling, financial empowerment, community development, or nonprofit grantmaking
• Coursework requiring some quantitative analysis or statistics preferred
• Experience with down payment assistance programs, mortgage processes, or housing-related software systems
• Experience gathering and organizing data for reporting or analysis
• Experience in residential construction, design or real estate development
• Working knowledge of housing equity issues and generational wealth disparities
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and external partnerships
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to equity in work and community settings

We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are a stronger, more successful organization because of this commitment. We strive to ensure a robust talent pool of qualified candidates with a variety of skillsets and capabilities for all our openings. We hire great people and welcome all new hires to our award-winning work environment, which has been recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2010.

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