Working Credit
Chief Executive Officer
About the Organization
Working Credit is a not-for-profit organization that helps people in any financial situation overcome the obstacles to good credit and reap the benefits that come with it. With the belief that good credit is the gateway to socio-economic opportunities that enable people and communities to thrive, Working Credit provides personalized programming that combines credit building workshops and one-on-one counseling. While actively interrupting the effects of structural racism and operating through a meta-oppression framework, Working Credit helps program participants enact their financial goals through personalized support, knowledge, and resources.
For more information about Working Credit, please visit the website: workingcredit.org.
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Board of Directors and in collaboration with all Working Credit staff, the CEO leads the organization and drives the programmatic, operational, and financial strategy and growth critical to its success. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for setting strategy in collaboration with the Board, staff and key stakeholders, championing the organization’s vision, ensuring consistent achievement of the mission, strategy and annual goals, as well as financial objectives and overall stability. The CEO also sets an effective management model as a servant leader who understands how to navigate systems of power and maintain the integrity of the organization and its values.
The CEO fosters a strong and inclusive organizational culture and ensures full organizational commitment and intention to an anti-racist framework. Currently, the Working Credit team is a staff of nineteen (19), with six (6) direct reports to the CEO, including Chief Financial Officer (part-time), as well as full-time Chief Program Officer, Chief Engagement Officer, Director of Development, Director of Operations and Director of Research & Policy/Co-Founder. There are also 2-3 temporary contractors as team members.
