The Justice Climate Fund (JCF) is a purpose-built nonprofit designed to provide the capital and technical knowledge necessary for community lenders to successfully finance clean energy projects in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the country. JCF will capitalize its coalition members, including Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) banks, loan funds, and housing developers, to create a clean and just energy transition for their communities.

JCF is supported by an existing ecosystem of coalition members, including the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, National Bankers Community Alliance, Partners for the Common Good, and Oweesta Corporation, along with technical assistance partners that will help community lenders deploy clean energy projects. With its $940 million award, JCF will stand up a Community-Based Green Lender Certification Program that utilizes several application waves and capital reservations to ensure that community lenders receive funding only once they have been appropriately assessed, trained, and certified.

About the Position

To move JCF to its next level of success, JCF seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to manage, update, and audit the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS). The ideal candidate will ensure alignment with best practice models in environmental management and training, funder requirements, and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify areas for process improvement, develop improvement plans, and once approved, implement the plans
• Measure the effectiveness of the work performance through data analysis, process improvement, and change requests
• Develop an internal audit schedule; conduct scheduled and ad hoc internal audits and assessments
• Create and manage a corrective and preventive action process
• Support the management review process with quality related issues and inputs and participate in meetings to discuss project metrics
• Support program and grant teams in accomplishing all activities required to achieve program milestones
• Provide staff training on quality related policies, procedures, tools and techniques for improving processes and practices
• Execute the day-to-day quality related activities (i.e. log improvement recommendations, change requests, process updates, process related inquiries)
• Prepare and conduct internal audits against funder and program performance requirements
• Identify and document noncompliance issues and ensure noncompliance issues are addressed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related areas (Engineering, Business, etc.) required
• 5 years of experience leading quality programs at the program or enterprise level
• Must be deeply aligned with JCF’s mission, demonstrating a genuine passion for, and experience in, environmental justice and community lending
• Must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, as the organization is a new startup that is continuously evolving
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with various quality and management frameworks
• Statistical analysis background and experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building and growing businesses
• A collaborative, flexible leader who projects maturity, confidence, and credibility to external stakeholders, investors, and partners and brings exceptional skills as an active listener, community convener, consensus builder, and advisor

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development funds and opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive organizational culture

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

The Justice Climate Fund (JCF) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As an organization committed to diversity, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, race, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, or national origin on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.