Strategy & Board Governance Project Manager (Temp, 4-mos)

Strategy & Board Governance Project Manager (Temporary, 4-Month Assignment)

Location: California (San Francisco Bay Area preferred) Duration: October 2026 – March 2027 (approximately 4 months) Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time

THE ORGANIZATION:

As a leading national nonprofit small business lender and Treasury Department-certified CDFI, Accion Opportunity Fund provides affordable loans, free business advising, educational resources, and support networks to fuel long-term success. More than a lender, the organization champions underserved small business owners who are ready to grow, thrive, and build a better future. For over 30 years, Accion Opportunity Fund has expanded access to economic opportunity by creating pathways to both financial and knowledge capital.

For more information about us, visit https://aofund.org/

ROLE SUMMARY:

Accion Opportunity Fund has a large calendar of board meetings covering three different entities as well as organizational strategy and collaboration meetings. The Strategy & Board Governance Project Manager will work directly with the VP/Chief of Staff along with the CEO and Executive Team on the following:

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project and program management of all board meetings across three entities (approximately 50 board and executive committee meetings a year)
• Content management and creation for all board meetings including communication with board members about meetings
• Management and distribution of board documents within board portal
• Scheduling, site sourcing and planning of in-person board meetings
• Weekly eTeam Meetings & Monthly All Staff meetings – plan agendas, facilitate, drive follow-ups and documentation
• CEO schedule and engagement support – external event coordination, speaking talking points, etc. (There is an Executive Assistant who manages CEO’s calendar)

MUST HAVES:

Project management proven track record managing board governance and meetings for financial institutions, executive communication skills, responsiveness, high attention to detail, strong external executive partner management, flawless execution, strong familiarity with using AI for workflow/not just queries, flexibility (managing Pacific to East coast schedules and meeting times)

Ideal Candidate:

Is 5-15 years out of college, has worked in community, regional or other banking environments, with a strong proven track record of managing board governance. Lives in San Francisco bay area.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Accion Opportunity Fund. AOF does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Compensation*: $80-$95 per hour, depending on experience

*Please note that the above salary range is a national range, and compensation is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and skill level.