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4/21/25
Our Mission: "To improve the quality of life in the Quaboag Valley by addressing the economic environmental, and social needs of its residents while maintaining the integrity and character of each community in the region."
QVCDC is a non-profit community development organization located in Ware, Massachusetts and serves primarily small business borrowers in the Quaboag Region. In addition, QVCDC provides an array of programs to support local businesses and our communities. Programs include developing economic activities that substantially benefit low income and disadvantaged residents of the service area by (1) reducing unemployment (2) reducing underemployment, (3) education and on the job skills training, and (4) the creation of job opportunities.
This is a perfect job for someone who wants to grow and thrive, while assisting local small businesses and strengthening communities within the region.
POSITION TITLE: LOAN PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Job Type:In Office – 35-40 hours weekly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide a wide range of administrative and support to the Executive Director and loan program.
Assist with a variety of tasks and follow up with applicants.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide ongoing administrative support to the Executive Director and loan staff, including scheduling, record keeping, taking minutes, writing letters/emails, copying/faxing/scanning and making phone calls.
- Assist the Loan Coordinator with administrative support and follow up with clients.
- Prepare loan documents and follow up with information needed for closing.
- Data entry – new and updating client files/activity.
- Request borrower financials, review and enter information into loan servicing software.
REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree preferred
- Two years’ experience working in a business office.
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience or additional directly related experience may be substituted for education.
POSITION TITLE: LOAN PROGRAM ASSISTANT
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Proficient computer skills: Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & PowerPoint), SharePoint, Google apps, Doodle.
- Knowledge of Small Business operations.
- Familiarity with various social media platforms.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, able to multi-task.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual capacity a plus.
- Attention to detail, sound professional judgement and discretion, flexibility, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent customer service.
- An understanding of data capture and tracking methods.
- Sense of humor, enthusiasm for the mission, and ability to develop positive working relationships with partner organizations, government agencies, customers and staff.
SALARY DESCRIPTION: Commensurate with experience, Hourly Starting: $19- $22
BENEFITS:
- Paid time off (up to 10 days vacation first year, up to 10 days sick & 12 holidays)
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Match CORE Retirement Plan
- Flexible Hours/Days
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations’ may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Working in an open office environment.
- Some bending and stretching required.
- Extensive use of telephone required.
- Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move 20-30 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment includes indoor office environments or comparable spaces and community spaces with occasional exposure to outdoor weather when traveling to meeting sites. The noise level may vary.
Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Melissa@qvcdc.org
Melissa Fales, Executive Director
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp
23 West Main Street, Ware, MA 01082
The Quaboag Valley CDC/BAC is an equal opportunity employer, lender and provider and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family/parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity (including expression), sexual orientation, marital status, income derived from public assistance programs, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. The QVCDC is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, certified by the State of Massachusetts and CDFI (U.S. Treasury)."
In accordance with federal law and US Department of Treasury policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Submit a complaint of discrimination, by mail to US Department of the Treasury, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1500 Pennsylvania Ae., N.W., Washington, DC 20220, (202) 622-1160 (phone) (202) 622-0367 (fax) , or email crcomplaints@treasury.gov (email).