Program Manager, Banking Policy & Systems Change

Beneficial State Foundation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer hours

Donation match ($250 annually)

Green commute stipend ($100 monthly)

Wellness activity stipend ($50 monthly

Job summary

Beneficial State Foundation is seeking a Program Manager, Banking Industry Systems Change to advance policy advocacy, industry relations, and field building from our Oakland, CA headquarters. The role reports to the Policy Advocacy and Field Building Director and requires collaboration across teams to advance equitable banking initiatives.

The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and remote-work flexibility after 3 months, with travel up to 20% and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and transferrable experience
• 5+ years work experience preferred
• Flexibility in schedule that allows travel up to 20% of time, some evening engagements, and occasional weekend commitments.
• Must be able to work autonomously and pro-actively with high-level direction
• Keen awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations, including comfort and flexibility working with remote staff
• Commitment to social, economic, and racial justice and background working in these areas
• Strong project manager with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, pushing to meet deadlines (familiarity with Basecamp is a plus); must remain cool and calm under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator to all levels
• Direct knowledge of public policy and demonstrated experience with policy analysis and research
• Experience with stakeholder management and/or working on issue advocacy grassroots campaigns, particularly those advancing economic justice
• Experience with and/or willingness to do public speaking
• Experience working with industry associations and / or managing relationships with senior business leadership a plus
• Enjoys relationship-building and networking
• Demonstrates interest in contributing to and working by Beneficial State Foundation’s Core Values

Responsibilities

• Policy Advocacy – conduct and manage policy research projects and policy positions
• Equitable Banking Standards – project management for development, feedback and dissemination
• Other duties – event management and logistics; speak at and attend events
• Build relationships with external stakeholders and program partners
• Track legislation and prepare briefs for internal and external communications channels
• Contribute to partnerships strategy and stakeholder engagement

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Networking

Basecamp

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Basecamp

Job description

Beneficial State Foundation is seeking a Program Manager, Banking Industry Systems Change to advance policy advocacy, industry relations, and field building from our Oakland, CA headquarters. The role reports to the Policy Advocacy and Field Building Director and requires collaboration across teams to advance equitable banking initiatives.

The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and remote-work flexibility after 3 months, with travel up to 20% and opportunities to influence