Careers at Nehemiah Corporation of America

If you have a desire to work for a company that makes a difference in people's lives, then Nehemiah is the place for you. Nehemiah is a national non-profit organization that employs dedicated and skilled people working together to make homeownership a reality for others. Nehemiah serves as a catalyst for economic empowerment and wealth creation by expanding opportunities for responsible homeownership, affordable housing and community revitalization.

Nehemiah is a company whose corporate culture centers around a team-oriented work environment, entrepreneurial leadership, and a business casual work setting. We work hard to remain the nation’s premier down payment assistance provider. In 1997, Nehemiah launched its flagship program, The Nehemiah Program®, to provide down payment assistance to homebuyers and continues to be innovative to assist those in need around the country.

Current Career Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to manage and direct the organization's financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions, and the financial community.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and direct treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
  
• Direct the controller in providing and directing procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services. Coordinate tax reporting activities.


• Direct and oversee treasury activities including serving as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization.


• Appraise the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on organization's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.


• Maintains corporation's investment policy and participates in development of strategies including investment, business development, partnering and acquisition opportunities.

Position is hands on and responsibilities include willingness and ability to efficiently and successfully carry out some duties directly.

Qualifications:
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; including commercial development, loan agreements experience; outstanding technology and interpersonal skills and integrity. CPA certification desirable. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Please submit resume to us at:
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Marketing Manager

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Marketing Manager to define and execute marketing programs to support the development of new products and services across Nehemiah's business segments. This position will be responsible performing market analysis and research to develop competitive marketing campaigns. Responsibilities include:

• Assists in establishing strategic marketing plans to achieve corporate objectives regarding new products and services across Nehemiah's business segments.
• Develops and executes marketing programs to achieve stated objectives regarding revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Performs market research to learn more regarding customer insights into Nehemiah's products and services and to identify opportunities for increased sales.
• Performs direct marketing campaigns and Customer Relationship Management campaign development across multiple channels including Business to Business and Business to Consumer.
• Negotiates contract terms with outside agencies and suppliers.
• Communicates with outside advertising agencies on ongoing campaigns.
• Analyzes marketing programs and adjusts strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness.

Marketing Communications Manager

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to direct and create a variety of marketing and training materials for use in sales efforts. Oversees the creation and coordination of all marketing communications activities to promote the company's new products. Manages and applies industry partner information from the Customer Relationship Management system to achieve marketing goals. Responsibilities include:

• Defines and executes effective communications strategies across Nehemiah's businesses to create brand awareness and support the growth of new products.
• Creates, implements and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products and supports its sales and marketing efforts.
• Helps establish and maintain consistent corporate image throughout product lines, promotional materials, and events.
• Manages development, production, and distribution of promotional and collateral materials to support sales and marketing programs, including:
• Web development, content management and e-campaigns
• Advertising
• Direct marketing
• Event marketing-brand identity/positioning
• public relations
• advertising/collateral development and management
• social media marketing
• Provides direction and oversight to contracted graphic and web support. Works with designer and marketing director on messaging development, including look and feel.

Finance and Marketing Part-time Intern

The Nehemiah Community Foundation seeks a finance and marketing part-time intern to provide research, marketing, and financial analysis for various tasks related to the development of several financial databases and financial education programs. The Finance and Marketing Intern is responsible for collecting data regarding the financial education and marketing requirements for nonprofit financial education providers in a variety of states including analysis of programmatic and policy requirements, costs of certification, interpreting state regulations, and making comparisons to national financial education requirements. This position will conduct research, compile data reports, and analyze trends related to the provision of financial literacy programs in various states. Responsibilities include:

• Researches various down payment assistance programs and various Individual Development Account programs in the state and nation.
• Compiles data about the rules, regulations and policies governing financial education programs in various states.
• Assists with the identification of financial education and community development grant opportunities and grant writing.
• Uses Power Point, Photo Shop, or other graphic design software to develop compelling graphics for financial education and community development projects.
• Writes brief reports for review by the Wealth Empowerment Program Manager and Executive Director of the Nehemiah Community Foundation.
• Assists with the development of marketing strategies and outreach approaches to provide financial education services to low wealth individuals and communities.
• Assists with the development of partnerships in support of the Wealth Empowerment Program.

Director of Government Affairs and a Manager of Community Affairs

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Director of Government Affairs and a Manager of Community Affairs to liaison with government officials and further the development of policies for state and local programs which will impact the organization. The ideal candidates will effectively and efficiently, represent the interests of Nehemiah Corporation of Americas and other operating companies and our employees with regard to all relevant State legislation and regulations impacting those interests. The Director of Government Affairs will primarily oversee State legislative issues pertaining to the agency and provide supervision to the Manager of Community Affairs who will work closely with local governments. Research, analyze, and evaluate proposed, pending, and existing state and local legislation and regulations affecting the organization, our employees. Present information and recommendations to the CEO to assist in the determination of the Company's position and its ensuing course of action. Maintain competence and an up-to-date understanding of subject matter appropriate to the interests of Nehemiah Corporation of America and its operating companies. Participate in relevant industry and other legislative coalitions. Oversee the development and implementation of strategic plans for constituent outreach.

Responsibilities include:

• Works in close coordination with the Executive Office, initiates, responds to, and coordinates routine contact between the organization and government officials.
• Identifies issues which may impact the organization, including existing and proposed state, and local legislation and assist senior management in providing appropriate responses.
• Works with organization staff, state lobbyists, and key agencies to ensure that accurate, timely, and appropriate responses are provided in order to create sound public policies and an understanding of these policies in the communities served by the organization.
• Conducts detailed research on industry data and provide statistical analyses.
• Analyzes and evaluates complex policy issues and makes agency recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Formulates and recommends strategies to guide the organization's state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives and communicates the organization's needs and programs to legislators.
• Represents the organization of various community events and give presentations to promote the agency and the products offered.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Business, Political Science, Public Policy Communication, Public Relations, or closely related field. A Master's degree or Law degree is preferred. Four years of related experience is required. Six years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Please submit resume to us at:
https://www.abso.com/jobboard/?JOBBOARDID=476&JobDetail=56121 Please copy and paste link into your web browser and follow the instructions listed on the page.

No phone calls or personal visits will be accommodated without an appointment. Staffing and recruiting agency please do not respond.

Lead Financial Coach

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Lead Financial Coach to assist clients by analyzing the client's financial situation, gathering budget information, discussing financial obligations and goals with the purpose of counseling clients on specific actions the client may wish to take to improve their financial situation. This position is also responsible for aligning the objectives and daily process to the program's goals and objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and performance standards are met. Responsible for creating an environment that encourages coaching and training.

Responsibilities include:

• Interview clients to determine assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.
• Analyze client's financial status to design and develop timely financial plan and procedures based on analysis of data and discuss financial options with client.
• Educate clients on sound financial principles.
• Assist clients in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness by helping clients identify and modify ineffective money management behaviors.
• Guide clients in developing successful strategies for achieving their financial goals.
• Recommend strategies clients can use to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific recommendations in such areas as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning.
• Support clients by helping them to develop a new perspective on the dynamics of money in relation to family, friends and individual self-esteem.

Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or college training and prior experience in sales, finance, consumer credit or a counseling-related field. A minimum of three (3) years of experience related to financial education and counseling is required. Candidates accredited or certified as a certified financial planner, credit counselor, a financial counselor from a recognized independent organization, or a registered financial consultant preferred. Must have a demonstrated ability to train and support other financial counselors, work with low-wealth individuals, manage priorities, and organize high volume workload.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Please submit resume to us at:
https://www.abso.com/jobboard/?JOBBOARDID=476&JobDetail=55731 Please copy and paste link into your web browser and follow the instructions listed on the page.

No phone calls or personal visits will be accommodated without an appointment. Staffing and recruiting agency please do not respond.

Manager of Developmental Operations

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Manager of Developmental Operations to coordinate the activities of land development companies and negotiates with representatives of real estate, private enterprise, industrial organizations, and community leaders to acquire and develop land.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Indentifies contractors and consultants used in the development of projects.
• Manages project loans and land draws.
• Supervise staff engaged in such activities as preparing appraisal reports on available land, preparing feasibility studies, showing availability and quality of water resources, mineral deposits, electric power, and labor supply.
• Prepare statistical abstracts to reveal trends in tax rates in given communities, and proportion of total work force having specified skills.
• Negotiate with community, business, and public utility representatives to eliminate obstacles to land purchase, development, sale, or lease.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience and/or training.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Please submit resume to us at:
https://www.abso.com/jobboard/?JOBBOARDID=484&JobDetail=56425 Please copy and paste link into your web browser and follow the instructions listed on the page.

No phone calls or personal visits will be accommodated without an appointment. Staffing and recruiting agency please do not respond.

Senior Software Developer

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and implement systems-level software and provide systems support. This position is responsible for conducting hardware and software system analysis and development in order to keep the company's systems current with changing technologies. Responsible for identifying alternatives to optimize the usage of computer resources.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze, design, coordinate and supervise the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems.
• Analyze system specification and translate system requirements to task specifications for other Technology Services staff.
• Test new programs to ensure that logic and syntax are correct, and that program results are accurate; assists other Technology Services staff with programming assignments.
• Apply generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic and data manipulation.
• Participate in designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting operating systems and software.
• Provide assistance and routine consultation and explanation to users in the development and use of operating systems and software.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Software development and implementation experience required.

Microsoft Certified Application Developer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, or equivalent certifications required.

Working knowledge of Windows Server, Windows desktop, Microsoft SQL Server, My SQL, Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, Java, JSP, Servlets, XML, PHP Coldfusion, and Web Services required.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Please submit resume to us at:
https://www.abso.com/jobboard/?JOBBOARDID=484&JobDetail=56431 Please copy and paste link into your web browser and follow the instructions listed on the page.

No phone calls or personal visits will be accommodated without an appointment. Staffing and recruiting agency please do not respond.

Systems Administrator

Nehemiah Corporation of America is seeking a Systems Administrator to analyze, design, test, and evaluate systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Responsible for performing network modeling, analysis, and planning. This position will research and make recommendation in regards to network and data communications hardware and software.

Responsibilities include:

• Designs, specifies, configures, installs, and maintains local area network hardware, software, and office automation such as personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, switches, cabling, and Internet service providers.
• Designs and implements systems, network configurations, and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, and integration of technologies.
• Identifies areas of operation that need upgraded equipment such as personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, switches, cabling, and telephones.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security, maintenance, and backup.
• Establishes and maintains network users, user environment, directories, file shares, email, and security.
• Responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A+, MCSE, Cisco certifications preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Cisco Networking, Windows XP operations, Microsoft Office products, Adobe products, Veritas Backup Exec 10d, Veritas Corporate Virus protection, Microsoft Internet Information Service, VMware, Microsoft System Essentials, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Share Point Services is required.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Please submit resume to us at:
https://www.abso.com/jobboard/?JOBBOARDID=484&JobDetail=56433 Please copy and paste link into your web browser and follow the instructions listed on the page.

No phone calls or personal visits will be accommodated without an appointment. Staffing and recruiting agency please do not respond.

Thank you for your interest in a career at
Nehemiah Corporation of America.