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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

Take a look at our current open positions, thank you for your interest!

We are looking for exceptional people who have a passion for Merritt’s mission.

 

CDFI Manager

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.

Position Overview: In our quest to enhance and expand our affordable housing initiatives, we seek a proactive and dynamic CDFI Affordable Housing Program Manager to spearhead our efforts in creating a community development financial institution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the capitalization, business development, packaging, and servicing of affordable housing finance projects. They will collaborate closely with internal partners to augment and complement our product offerings. This role calls for a highly self-motivated individual who can take the initiative to consistently progress and achieve results. The Program Manager will collaborate daily with the CEO, contributing to the strategic planning and hands-on implementation of the program. This collaborative spirit is not only
welcomed but also essential for the successful development and execution of our affordable housing initiatives.

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