Community Development Officer, NY Market

Columbia Bank; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

ESOP

PTO & sick time

401k plan

Job summary

Columbia Bank seeks a Community Development Officer for the NY Market to build relationships with housing agencies, nonprofits, and local governments to advance CRA lending and affordable housing initiatives in the New York metro area.

You will identify programs, coordinate with CRA executives and lenders, and represent the bank at community events, delivering financial education and promoting development projects in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of affordable housing, small business development and community development experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to affordable housing and economic development under the CRA.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to and participate in civic and community functions and events within the metropolitan area.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to advance Columbia Bank’s involvement in affordable housing and economic development within the NY market CRA area.
• Develop trusting rapport with housing agencies and small business owners; conduct check-in calls.
• Meet with councils of governments, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to learn about housing development projects and needs.
• Refer partners to Columbia’s CRA Account Executive, Commercial Lenders, Branch Managers, Nonprofit Officers to increase lending and investments.
• Research and recommend programs for housing, construction, purchase, rehabilitation, and small business initiatives in low- and moderate-income areas.
• Represent the bank at civic/community functions; present financial education seminars.
• Maintain understanding of CRA laws and relevant programs; attend training and conferences.

Skills

CRA regulations

Public-sector programs

Travel required

Communication skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Community Development Officer, NY Market | Brooklyn

Regular Full-Time Professional Location in, NY, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Summary

The Community Development Officer, NY Market will foster and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to further advance Columbia Bank’s involvement in affordable housing and economic development, primarily within the Bank’s CRA New York Assessment Area. They will connect/refer nonprofit organizations, housing developers, small business owners and other partners to Columbia’s CRA Account Executive, Commercial Lenders, Branch Managers, Nonprofit Officers, and others as appropriate to increase the Bank’s lending, investment, and service opportunities. The Community Development Officer will anticipate and analyze community needs and proactively seeks affordable housing and economic development lending, investment, and service opportunities. Furthermore, they will research and recommend programs that the Bank can participate in, be knowledgeable about federal, state, and local programs, and connect with council of governments to better support the Bank’s affordable housing and economic development initiatives.

Relationship Management

• Foster and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to further advance Columbia Bank’s involvement in affordable housing and economic development, primarily within the Bank’s CRA New York Assessment Area
• Develop trusting rapport amongst community and conduct check-in calls with housing agencies and small business owners
• Meet with council of governments, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to learn about current and future housing development projects and economic development needs
• Connect/refer nonprofit organizations, housing developers, small business owners and other partners to Columbia’s CRA Account Executive, Commercial Lenders, Branch Managers, Nonprofit Officers, and others as appropriate to increase the Bank’s lending, investment, and service opportunities

Industry Knowledge

• Anticipate and analyze community needs and proactively seek affordable housing and economic development lending, investment, and service opportunities
• Research and recommend special lending programs for housing, construction, purchase, rehabilitation, industrial development, and small businesses, particularly in low- and moderate-income areas
• Identify, recommend, and support community development projects and outreach opportunities in community development target New York markets
• Supports the development and implementation of the Bank’s housing initiatives, such as low-income housing tax credits, and small business initiatives, such as new market tax credits

Community Engagement

• Represent Columbia Bank at various civic and community functions for the purpose of networking to connect Columbia with community leaders, developers, nonprofit organizations, and other partners involved with affordable housing and economic development
• Prepare and present financial education seminars to communities and non-profit organizations to further the Bank’s visibility

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding and application of CRA laws and regulations and is knowledgeable about federal, state, and local programs
• Attend in-person and online training as well as outside seminars and conferences, as required

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of affordable housing, small business development and community development experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Core Competencies/Skills

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to affordable housing and economic development under the CRA
• Experience with public sector affordable housing and economic development programs that support the CRA lending, investment, and services, and understanding of the benefits of the public-private partnership
• Ability to travel to and participate in civic and community functions and events within the metropolitan area
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Strong organizational skills and attentive to details
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Columbia Bank offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory.
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Bank Holidays.
• Employees may participate in the 401k program

The hours that you will dedicate to work:

• This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home, based on business needs. This arrangement may change without notice.

Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans.

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Columbia Bank 2026 Benefits Guide FINAL 01.01.2026.pdf