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Our Team’s Dedication
At Merritt, we value dedication to mission, putting people first, kindness, openness, trust, and a solutions-oriented-approach to work while encouraging a healthy work-life balance. We believe everyone should have a home in a community where they can thrive and we invest in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California.
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A Career at Merritt
Merritt offers exceptional benefits. Merritt is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, actual or perceived gender identity, age or sexual orientation. Merritt is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and our goal is to have a workforce (at all job levels) that is representative of the communities we serve.
Open Positions
Merritt is one of California’s leading nonprofit affordable housing funders. Our mission is to invest in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California. For over 35 years, we have been a trusted partner, providing more than $1.6 billion in capital and creating over 12,000 affordable homes across California. Merritt has two primary businesses: (a)investing with mission-aligned developers and funders to make the most challenging affordable housing projects possible and (b) investing in programs that develop the next generation of affordable housing professionals with a focus on making the industry more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. Merritt is guided by our values: People-First, Solutions-Oriented, Trust, Openness, and Kindness
We are looking for exceptional people who have a passion for Merritt’s mission.
CDFI Director
Reports to: CEO
Job Location: Office in Oakland, California. Remote work within California will be considered. Preferred within any of the following metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, or Sacramento. If in the San Francisco Bay Area, work from Oakland twice weekly. Outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, work from the Oakland office at least four days a month.
Job Summary:
Merritt is seeking a proactive and dynamic leader to be the founding Director of Merritt’s CDFI. This is
an exciting opportunity to build a new business and leverage an established organization with a strong
financial position, internal systems and affordable housing expertise, and deep relationships with
developers and funders.
This role calls for a highly self-motivated, hands-on leader who can take the initiative to consistently
progress and achieve results. The ideal candidate will be a strong self-starter, have the skillset to
implement and operate the business, and the vision and leadership ability to grow the CDFI.
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Investor Relations Coordinator
Title: Investor Relations Coordinator
Reports to: Senior Investor Relations Manager
Job Location: Office in Oakland, California / Remote work within California acceptable;
Preferred within any of the following metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San
Francisco Bay area, or Capital Region
Position Overview: Merritt is seeking a mission-driven, energetic, and self-motivated professional to
support the Investor Relations team. Reporting to the Senior Investor Relations Manager, the Investor
Relations Coordinator will manage administrative functions and support investor-related activities. The
ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, quick learner who can communicate effectively with many different
audiences. Merritt welcomes candidates who have an interest in learning more about the affordable
housing industry.
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