Main Areas of Responsibility:
The Community Lending Officer I will conduct in-person, targeted outreach to provide valuable loan assistance, networking opportunities, and financial literacy training to specific communities in New Mexico. Initially the focus will be on Native entrepreneurs on- and off- reservation. The ideal candidate will already have established relationships with Native organizations, and will be well connected to the Native community. An ability to travel across the state is required.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
• Serve as an Accion ambassador in the community, cultivating relationships, building referral networks and resources and support for clients
• Lead clients through all stages of the lending process from origination to loan closing
• Develop referral relationships with community partners such as banks, local chambers and small business development centers
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of loan new loan applicants
• Structure and close loans based on monthly goals