Programs Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Oweesta Corporation is the longest-standing Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) intermediary, dedicated to strengthening Native economies and supporting the sovereignty of Native nations. Oweesta provides training and technical assistance, capital, research, and policy advocacy to Native CDFIs, Native nonprofits, and Native communities.

The Programs Officer is on Oweesta’s Programs team, contributing to the design, implementation, and management of a diverse portfolio of programs focused on housing, financial education, capacity building, and training and technical assistance. This role supports multiple initiatives and funding streams, works closely with program leads and partners, and helps ensure high-quality delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement across Oweesta’s programs.

The Programs Officer will collaborate closely with other Programs staff and cross-departmental teams, provide direct support to Native CDFIs and Native-serving organizations, and represent Oweesta in external settings. This role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing equitable economic development in Native communities.

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Oweesta’s programs, including housing-related initiatives, financial education, and capacity-building efforts.
• Assist with coordinating cohorts, peer learning opportunities, trainings, and technical assistance activities (both virtual and in-person).
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity-building support to Native CDFIs, Native nonprofits, and partner organizations, as assigned.
• Support program monitoring, outcome tracking, and continuous improvement efforts across assigned programs.
• Assist in managing program systems, data collection tools, and reporting platforms to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of training and technical assistance offerings related to financial education, housing, asset building, and organizational development.
• Support facilitation of trainings, convenings, and learning sessions, including logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external consultants to ensure high-quality and culturally responsive programming.
• Assist in tailoring training and technical assistance to meet the needs of Native communities and organizations.

• Support proposal development for program-related grants and contracts in collaboration with the Programs team and other departments.
• Assist with grant compliance activities, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and contribute to high-quality narrative and data-driven reports for funders, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Programs staff and other departments to ensure accurate documentation and reporting of program activities.

• Work closely with the Programs team and other Oweesta departments to support interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Represent Oweesta at conferences, convenings, trainings, and partner meetings related to housing, financial education, and Native community development, as assigned.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Native CDFIs, Native communities, partner organizations, consultants, and funders.
• Participate as a collaborative and flexible member of the Programs team, contributing to department-wide goals and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum of two to three years of relevant experience in financial education, CDFI's experience, housing, community development, capacity building, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or implementing grant-funded programs, trainings, or technical assistance initiatives.
• Experience providing training, facilitation, technical…