Executive Director Intern Social Justice Remote

# Executive Director Intern - Make the Difference Credit Union

**12-month remote internship with pathway to permanent Executive Director role**

## The Opportunity

Lead the development of the world's first credit union exclusively focused on connecting people to their purpose while serving underserved communities. Work directly with Founder Art Fuller and the Board to build groundbreaking financial infrastructure from the ground up.

## Key Phases

- **Days 1-45:** Evaluation period (unpaid) - mutual assessment of mission alignment and organizational fit

- **Months 2-6:** Foundation building ($1,000-$1,500/month stipend) - strategic planning, regulatory compliance, community engagement

- **Months 7-12:** Operational implementation ($2,000-$2,500/month stipend) - systems launch, staff recruitment, preparation for permanent role

## Required Qualifications

- **Education:** Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Social Work, Public Policy, Business, Finance, or related field

- **Experience:** Minimum 3 years each in:

- Banking/financial services with regulatory knowledge

- Social justice advocacy/community organizing

- Social enterprise/business development

- **Leadership:** 2+ years supervisory/project management experience

## Essential Skills

- Financial modeling, credit analysis, and regulatory compliance

- Community engagement and cultural competency

- Strategic planning and problem-solving

- Multilingual abilities preferred

## Compensation Upon Full Transition

- Market-rate salary with comprehensive benefits

- Health insurance, retirement matching, unlimited PTO

- Professional development and conference support

## Application Requirements

Submit to ****:

1. Resume (3 pages max)

2. Personal Purpose Statement (500 words)

3. Social Justice Leadership Essay (500 words)

4. Financial Services Experience Portfolio

5. Three professional references

## Timeline

- **Priority Deadline:** July 1st

- **Final Deadline:** August 1st

- **Start Date:** Flexible based on candidate availability

*"We seek someone whose purpose IS social justice and who sees financial services as a powerful tool for community liberation and empowerment."*

**Equal Opportunity Employer** - Applications encouraged from all backgrounds, especially those reflecting the communities we serve.

We are here to help you connect to your purpose and build stronger personal connections in the communities where we live. Our method is simply having personal conversations about our cause in our community, one person at a time.

Each conversation matters.

Each individual has the ability to bring people closer together.

Each interaction can make a difference

Program Overview

The Voice Up Credential represents an innovative approach to professional and personal development, combining practical experience with structured learning and direct engagement with community and business leaders.

This year-long program integrates a 100% remote, 100% flexible hands-on internship experience with comprehensive coursework and real-world perspectives connected to your purpose.