Jobs and Internships

CAAB is always looking for talented and committed individuals to join our team.

Capital Area Asset Building Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intra-family offense, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.

Current Openings

Executive Director

Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) is seeking to hire a new Executive Director with vision and passion as well as strong management and leadership skills to promote financial security for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the District of Columbia and the surrounding region.  The Executive Director will maintain and expand program excellence, reach and impact, and solidly position CAAB as a leading change agent in the asset building arena.  Ideally, the new Executive Director would be available to begin in February 2012.

About the Organization
CAAB was established in 1996 with inspiration from the Moriah Fund and Fannie Mae Foundation to create a collaborative model to enable nonprofits in the District of Columbia to make Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) available to their clients.  In 2006, after 10 years of operation with a narrow focus on supporting other organizations in the IDA program, CAAB expanded its operations to include the direct provision of financial services, such as IDA accounts, Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) tax preparation assistance, and financial education.  CAAB has an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5 million, with a talented staff of eight, an active board of thirteen members, and countless volunteers.  The organization has managed its finances well and has succeeded in remaining fiscally sound in the current difficult financial environment.  

The Executive Director Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new executive director will spearhead the following:

1. Growing CAAB into a comprehensive financial resource (i.e., the “go-to” organization) for low- and moderate-income individuals and families to support consumers wherever they are in the financial life cycle.  This may include, for example, activities that range from learning to save in K – 12 education environments to investing for retirement.  

2. Developing coordinated marketing practices to connect consumers to CAAB’s full range of services.  

3. Raising the visibility of the asset building policy agenda and leading new efforts to advance related public policies that promote financial well-being for all.  

4. Growing & sustaining strategic partnerships that advance asset building work across the Greater Washington, DC region.

5. Effectively managing day-to-day operations, and inspiring and developing CAAB’s talented staff.

Experience and Attributes
Top candidates will demonstrate a true commitment to wealth creation and economic self-sufficiency among low- and moderate-income individuals and families.  He/she will have a desire to lead a growing, high performance nonprofit organization and have the following experience and attributes:

• Talent for critical thinking and a track record of taking organizations to a higher level of excellence;

• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort “selling” great ideas and opportunities to new audiences;

• Charismatic leader with exceptional interpersonal and speaking skills;

• 7-10 years experience in organization leadership with management and business development experience;  

• Financial management skills, including responsibility for developing and managing progressively larger budgets, and developing multi-year long-term financial plans;

• Success in raising funds from foundations, corporations, government and individual sources;

• Compassion, integrity, and the ability to relate to people of varied economic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds;

• Proven manager with experience in building and developing talented staff that works independently and in creating a great workplace, preferably in the nonprofit sector;

• Passion for driving positive change in public policy;

• Demonstrated networking skills and ability to sustain and build productive partnerships and collaborations;

• Success in working with and engaging nonprofit organization boards of directors;

• Experience working in an urban setting similar to the Greater Washington DC region;

• Responsibility for supervising at least five staff simultaneously; and

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.

Application Process
To apply, send an email with your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to resumes@caab.org by Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

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