BRED is Hiring: Pipeline Developer
Job Description: Pipeline Developer
Organization Description:
The Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) helps worker co-ops in the greater Baltimore area get the capital they need to start and grow. Our non-extractive lending process prioritizes inclusion and equity, rather than locking communities out of the funding they need to start owning their economy. Combining the financing we offer, with technical assistance and cooperative mentoring, we can support worker-owned businesses and give them a chance to thrive. BRED has mobilized over $7 million of patient capital in the past seven years to local cooperatives.
We are a member of Seed Commons, which is a national network of locally-rooted, non-extractive loan funds that brings the power of big finance under community control. By taking guidance from the grassroots and sharing capital and resources to support local cooperative businesses, we are building the infrastructure necessary for a truly just, democratic and sustainable new economy.
Job Description:
This position will be responsible for building up our pipeline of potential projects to either lend to or connect to our cooperative business services. A crucial component of our work is finding new individuals and partners to work with, while this responsibility is spread across our team, we are seeking a new team member to focus exclusively on building this pipeline.
This is a new position for BRED so the responsibilities outlined below may change as the person selected adapts in the role. Some of these responsibilities will include:
Networking, Awareness-Raising, and Community Connecting
Seek out and attend events for Baltimore entrepreneurs and social enterprises as a representative of BRED.
Present a public face of the organization and be able to speak in detail about our offerings for both financing and technical assistance.
Be the first point of contact for folks interested in learning more about cooperatives
Be a co-op enthusiast!
Deeply knowledgeable about co-ops, how they can operate, and benefits of transitioning existing businesses into shared ownership.
Share anecdotes and narratives from our cooperative network to prospective and developing cooperatives.
Participate in The Seed Commons Peer Network, which includes:
Active participation in ongoing Peer Network phone calls.
Active participation in semi-annual Peer Network trainings.
Active participation on the Peer Network Slack.
Strongly Desired Skills & Qualifications
High level of knowledge regarding cooperatives, ideally experience as a member of a co-op
Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
Experience accessing various small business resources in Baltimore City
Entrepreneurial and resourceful
Relationship builder
Ability to communicate with diverse groups at various levels of business development
Experience with collaborative governance and decision making
Based in the Baltimore area, or willing to relocate
Salary: $65,000/year for full-time, plus vacation and sick pay and an additional healthcare stipend.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until close of business on March 8th, apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to jobs@baltimoreroundtable.org. Interviews will commence as materials are received.