VICE PRESIDENT TRAINING

Opportunity Finance Network•Washington, DC

6d•$90,000 - $113,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President (VP), Training will lead the execution and continuous improvement of OFN’s practitioner training portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery of in-person, virtual, and hybrid training programs that build the capacity of CDFI and mission-driven lending professionals nationwide. Over the last 2.5 years, OFN has built a robust in-house training program, developing a course catalog of more than 20 practitioner trainings and serving over 1,200 attendees annually. As demand for practitioner-centered training continues to grow, this newly created role is designed to support the continued scale, quality, and consistency of OFN’s training offerings. Drawing on CDFI and lending experience, this role will translate practitioner needs into effective training design, delivery, and continuous improvement. The VP, Training will oversee the operational and logistical execution of OFN’s training offerings, including management of training-related platforms and systems such as a new Learning Management System (LMS). This role will manage and support the training function within OFN’s Development Services team, ensuring smooth and consistent execution, reliable systems and platforms, and a high-quality experience for participants and facilitators from registration through delivery and follow-up. This includes supervising up to three team members, with the potential for additional growth in future years. In addition to operational leadership, this role will leverage strong technical expertise to support curriculum development, maintenance, and content delivery. OFN is expanding its training portfolio throughout 2026 and beyond to include on-demand learning, customized executive board training, and cohort-based programs, including a mission-driven credit training program and the launch of a new CDFI Leadership Institute. The VP, Training will play a key role in operationalizing and supporting these exciting new offerings. In particular, they will collaborate closely with internal subject matter experts and community development practitioners to expand and maintain our on-demand virtual learning curriculum and support development of cohort-based learning. The VP, Training will also regularly facilitate or co-facilitate trainings. OFN is the nation’s leading investment intermediary and network CDFIs serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 490 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs, including community development loan funds, credit unions, green banks, community development banks, minority depository institutions, and venture capital funds. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors – foundations, corporations, banks, government agencies, and others. For more than 40 years, our team has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn’t reach. To learn more, visit www.ofn.org People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you have: Passion for the mission and true believer in our core purpose. Courage to be a fearless advocate who is confident and resilient in our fight to drive capital into low-income communities. Smart, quick seekers of knowledge who thrive on creating and developing new strategies, products, and programs for increasing capital to communities we serve. Desire to be a collaborative team player who possesses humility and a willingness to lean in all areas of our work. Come be a part of our growing diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. At OFN, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff currently work a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years of direct professional work experience in lieu of degree.
3-7 years of professional experience within the CDFI industry or a closely-related mission-driven lending environment required.
Direct lending experience or strong familiarity with lending operations, products, underwriting, portfolio management, or credit programs required.
Experience with program operations, project management, or in capacity-building environments required.
Experience supporting curriculum development, maintenance, or facilitation of trainings, workshops, or learning programs strongly preferred.
Experience managing or contributing to the development, implementation, or improvement of digital platforms and systems, including working with vendors and/or technical teams.
Experience managing or supporting staff and/or groups through performance management and professional development, including providing feedback, mentorship, coaching, and direction.
Strong project manager with superior organizational skills and ability to delegate effectively and efficiently under minimal supervision.
Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to engage and support practitioners effectively in both virtual and in-person learning environments.
Ability to adapt to evolving needs and work collaboratively and flexibly within a dynamic team to support the overall success of events, training, and programs.
A user-centered mindset with the ability to translate practitioner needs and knowledge into intuitive, actionable training experiences.
Must possess a strong passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN’s mission, vision, and values. In addition, be a fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in OFN’s fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
A collaborative team player who possesses the interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization, humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work. Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable in leading as well as supporting roles within teams.
Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and assist in implementing plans for increasing capital to communities we serve.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with emphasis on clarity, conciseness, relevance, and the ability to appropriately adjust for different audiences.
Comfort working in a nonprofit environment preferred.
Occasional to moderate travel may be required (up to approximately 10–15% of time); travel expectations may be adjusted based on role needs and candidate availability.
Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

Responsibilities

Training Program Execution & Operations
Training Platforms & Systems
Curriculum Development, Maintenance, and Facilitation
Team Management
Data, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Benefits

dental
health
vision care plans
family-building benefits like hybrid work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance
Lifestyle Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
mental health benefits
financial education
auto-enrollment in the company's 403(b) plan with employer contributions
professional development dollars for each employee
learning and development opportunities