Community Development Advisor

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

As a part of the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports a stable financial system. We work across diverse communities throughout our region and nation to foster understanding in our economy, the payments system, and financial institutions for people from all walks of life.
Together, we serve the public and each other in an innovative environment that values the highest ethical standards. Here you'll find support to develop, united in a clear and common purpose with a diverse team.
The Community Development Advisor will play an essential role in our Bank’s mission by focusing on obstacles, issues and untapped opportunities in Indian Country. This position will appeal to a candidate who wants to make a difference.
As a Community Development Advisor focused on Native nations and Indigenous communities, you will be part of the Bank’s Community Development and Engagement team. In collaboration with other team members, you will lead the design and execution of high-profile initiatives advancing the economic well-being of Native nations and Indigenous communities on topics such as affordable housing, community development investments, digital inclusion, small business, and workforce development.
The Community Development Advisor role is highly collaborative. You’ll connect with leaders in banking, government, the nonprofit sector, and philanthropy to identify where the Kansas City Fed can add value.
Strong candidates will have experience working with Native nations and Indigenous communities and be comfortable hosting meetings, developing conferences, and writing publications. They will also engage senior community leaders across the Tenth Federal Reserve District (Colorado, Kansas, western Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, northern New Mexico, and Wyoming).
This position is based in Oklahoma City.

You will:

• Elevate awareness of the issues affecting the economic wellbeing of Native Americans and Tribal nations through writing (articles and publications) presenting at conferences and convening community leaders.
• Contribute to the implementation of high-profile initiatives focused on one or more of the following focus areas across the KC Fed District: as affordable housing, community development investments, digital inclusion, small business, and workforce development.
• Identify prospective board and council members through community engagement efforts across the Tenth Federal Reserve District.
• Build strategic partnerships and strong working relationships with key partners including Bank advisory committees, research, policy, nonprofit, philanthropic, and other community partners.
• Participate in local, regional, and/or state committees/task forces related to community development.
• Participate in District and Federal Reserve System workgroups and produce internal reports and other administrative duties.
• Have flexibility, with an expectation of working in the Bank and/or on work travel 60% of the work week (subject to change).

Qualifications:

• Typically requires six or more years of related experience working with Native nations and Indigenous communities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, community or economic development, finance, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.

Certain eligibility requirements apply. 

Additional Information:

Location: Oklahoma City, Hybrid

​Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $64,800 to $101,200 annually for the job level(s) required for this position. Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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