Opportunity Resource Fund Fellowship

Outreach & Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator

Full-Time LISC AmeriCorps Service Opportunity | Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund)

Build Your Career. Empower Communities. Create Opportunity.

Are you passionate about financial empowerment, affordable homeownership, small business growth, and making a meaningful difference in your community? Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund) is seeking a motivated, community-minded individual to join our team as an Outreach & Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator through the LISC AmeriCorps program.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) while helping individuals and families access the knowledge, resources, and financial tools they need to build stronger futures.

At OppFund, we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive. Through financial education, community outreach, and access to responsible lending, we work to create equitable, economic, and sustainable opportunities throughout Michigan - one person, one job, one home at a time.

If you are ready to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful community impact, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

The Outreach & Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator will support OppFund's community-based programming by connecting individuals and families with financial education, housing resources, and opportunities to build financial stability. Working alongside OppFund's lending, program, and impact teams, the AmeriCorps Member will help strengthen outreach efforts, engage prospective clients, facilitate educational programming, and support individuals working toward their financial and housing goals.

This role offers valuable exposure to the CDFI sector, affordable housing finance, entrepreneurship, financial counseling, and community development. You will develop practical skills, build relationships with community partners, and learn how mission-driven lending can expand access to capital and economic opportunity.

What You'll Do

Client Engagement & Financial Education

• Conduct outreach and intake for prospective clients, with an emphasis on reaching underserved communities.

• Facilitate group orientations and individual sessions to welcome participants and connect them with appropriate resources.

• Support financial literacy workshops covering budgeting, credit building, savings, and housing readiness.

• Provide follow-up support to individuals pursuing financial wellness, homeownership, and other housing-related goals.

• Track participant engagement, progress, and outcomes using OppFund's customer relationship management (CRM) tools.

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Help develop outreach strategies that connect OppFund's programs and services with communities throughout Michigan.

• Represent OppFund at community events, resource fairs, housing workshops, and small business events.

• Build relationships with nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and community service providers.

• Help promote OppFund's lending programs, financial education resources, and services that support inclusive access to capital.

Program Development & Impact

• Assist in creating and distributing educational materials and outreach content for print and digital platforms.

• Support program evaluation through data collection, participant feedback, and reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve program workflows, strengthen participant experiences, and increase program efficiency.

• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-functional projects, team meetings, and community development initiatives.

Professional Development & CDFI Experience

• Participate in required LISC AmeriCorps training, peer-learning opportunities, and service reporting.

• Attend relevant conferences, webinars, and site visits to learn about community development, affordable housing finance, and equitable economic growth.

• Receive mentorship and guidance from OppFund's lending, program, and impact professionals.

• Gain exposure to lending operations by shadowing loan officers and participating in appropriate underwriting, loan servicing, and impact measurement meetings.

What We're Looking For

We welcome candidates who are eager to learn, committed to community service, and interested in building a career in community development.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in financial empowerment, affordable housing, small business development, or economic opportunity.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.

• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively across teams.

• Comfort using digital tools and a willingness to learn client tracking and reporting systems.

• An interest in community outreach, relationship building, and public engagement.

Prior experience in financial education, nonprofit organizations, community outreach, or customer service is helpful but not required. We encourage individuals seeking to enter the community development field to apply.

Service Schedule & Commitment

• Program term: 12 months

• Service commitment: Minimum of 1,700 hours over the service term

• Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Lunch break: 30 minutes to one hour, unpaid, depending on the daily schedule

• Additional availability: Occasional evening and weekend service may be required for community events and outreach activities.

AmeriCorps Benefits & Compensation

This is a full-time national service opportunity through LISC AmeriCorps.

• Living allowance: $27,200 total stipend distributed evenly throughout the 12-month service term.

• Education Award: Earn an additional $7,395 education benefit at the end of your service term to pay down qualifying student loan debt or continue your education.

• Health Insurance: Access a health insurance program at no premium cost to you.

• Professional development: Training, mentorship, and opportunities to build practical skills in community development.

• Meaningful experience: Direct involvement in financial education, community outreach, and mission-driven lending.

• Career exposure: Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals in affordable housing, lending, and economic development.

Additional benefits and program conditions are subject to LISC AmeriCorps policies and the applicable member agreement.

Why Join OppFund?

At Opportunity Resource Fund, our work is about more than financing. It is about creating pathways to homeownership, supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening communities, and helping people build lasting financial stability.

As an AmeriCorps Member, you will contribute to work that matters while developing the knowledge, relationships, and experience to help shape your future career.

Bring your curiosity. Build your skills. Make an impact that lasts.

If you are ready to serve your community and explore a career in community development, we invite you to pursue this opportunity with OppFund.

About Opportunity Resource Fund

Opportunity Resource Fund is a Michigan-based nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to creating equitable, economic, and sustainable opportunities throughout Michigan - one person, one job, one home at a time. Through responsible lending and community-focused programs, OppFund supports affordable homeownership, small business growth, and stronger communities across the state.