Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Program Manager and Training Specialist

Job Title: CDFI Program Manager and Training Specialist, Dallas/Fort Worth Market

Department: Program Team

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Status: Exempt

CDFI Program Manager and Training Specialist, will lead the implementation of its CDFI Incubator Expansion initiative in the state of Texas with a focus on the Dallas/Fort Worth region. This grant-funded role will also oversee the delivery of in-person and virtually delivered industry-specific training programs and capacity building efforts to support mission-based microlenders serving BIPOC and low-income entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

The Program Manager and Training Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing CAMEO Network’s mission to grow a thriving ecosystem for underserved entrepreneurs by delivering high-quality training, fostering local partnerships, and supporting the creation and expansion of patient, affordable, mission-driven lending products. Through this initiative, the Program Manager and Training Specialist, with support from CAMEO Network’s CDFI Program team, will lead efforts to develop and facilitate culturally competent training, enhance professional networks, and provide ongoing market feedback to the CAMEO Network leadership team for future market expansion opportunities.

This position combines project management, partner and community engagement, and training expertise with a strong training background, preferably with experience in technical assistance to small business entrepreneurs, along with demonstrated success in project management within CDFI or CDC organizations that provide loans or ongoing technical assistance to BIPOC and low-income small business owners. The Program Manager and Training Specialist will ensure program compliance with grant requirements, contribute to reporting and evaluation processes, and drive on the ground impactful outcomes for Dallas/Fort Worth’s diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring a professional demeanor, excellent customer service, entrepreneurial mindset, and analytical skills.

CAMEO Network is made up of over 400 member organizations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to furthering microbusiness development across the country. A subset of the organizations in the network consists of mission-based CDFI microlenders and small business lenders. We have provided training to emerging and certified CDFIs and mission-based lenders in 49 states and 2 U.S. territories. Annually, CAMEO Network members serve about 200,000 very small businesses with training, business and credit assistance and loans. These firms – largely start-ups with less than five employees – support or create 300,000 new jobs and generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.

The person in this role will report directly to the Director, CDFI Programs and will work with …