Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) seeks a student intern that is interested in growing their skills to create impact in the community development financial institutions (CDFIs) industry. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research, monitoring, and tracking legislative and policy issues relevant to the CDFI industry. In addition, the candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong attentiveness to detail, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and an eagerness to learn about the political process and congressional affairs.
All majors are considered, but there is a preference for candidates with an interest in government, public policy, and policies impacting the CDFI industry. The intern will work with the Vice President, Public Policy to provide support in the implementation of OFN’s policy priorities, conduct research on relevant community development policy initiatives, interact with industry stakeholders and congressional staff, and perform administrative tasks, as needed.
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the nation’s leading investment intermediary and network of community development financial institutions (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 410 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 30 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. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff and interns currently work a hybrid schedule.
Core Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research on legislative and policy issues relevant to the CDFI industry.
- Summarize and analyze proposed legislation and regulations, track key policy developments, and provide timely updates to the team.
- Assist in preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor legislative activities at state and federal levels.
- Assist in the organization of meetings, events, and advocacy campaigns.
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