Employment

Root Capital’s 10-year anniversary marks an exciting period of high growth. Each new member of the team advances us closer to fulfilling our vision. To apply for a position with Root Capital, please follow the instructions detailed in the postings below. Internship or volunteer requests can be sent to jobs@rootcapital.org along with a resume.

Opportunities in Cambridge, MA – U.S. Headquarters

Senior Vice President of Global Programs
Investor Relations Officer
Translator, English to French
Senior Marketing and Communications Associate
Investment Officer

Opportunities in Latin America

Oficial de Crédito, Centro América San José, Costa Rica

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Opportunities in Cambridge, MA – U.S. Headquarters

Senior Vice President of Global Programs

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Root Capital seeks to fill a new position on its executive leadership team. Reporting to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, the SVP of Global Programs will have primary responsibility for the development and management of Root Capital’s program operations including all lending, risk management, and advisory and training activities. This position will also play a critical role in the growth and innovation of new program initiatives.

Investor Relations Officer

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Root Capital seeks a skilled client relationship manager for Investor Relations Officer. As one of two Investor Relations Officers in the Business Development department, s/he will be responsible for building and sustaining relationships with a specific set of donors and investors, both prospective and existing. S/he will ensure that these relationships are managed efficiently and in line with Root Capital’s mission. Working closely with the Investor Relations team, s/he will also contribute to strategy development and planning to ensure that philanthropic capital goals are met or exceeded.

Translator, English to French

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Root Capital seeks a temporary, full-time bilingual translator to translate financial education training modules from English to French. There may be additional translation or administrative tasks assigned as needed. Candidates should be fully bilingual in French and English, and possess a strong command of French grammar. Prior experience translating documents and a familiarity with financial vocabulary is preferred. The position is available immediately and is expected to terminate at the end of December 2010.

Senior Marketing and Communications Associate

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Root Capital seeks a talented and versatile Senior Associate of Marketing and Communications. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, as well as senior staff for investor relations, the position will be responsible for creating compelling content for marketing materials and fundraising materials, while ensuring consistency in branding and messaging. In addition, s/he will support the development of a knowledge management system to capture and share organizational learning both internally and externally.

Investment Officer

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The Investment Officer (IO) will be responsible for the following activities: identify potential investments; conduct due diligence visits when needed and analyze the potential investments using rigorous financial, environmental, and social criteria, mainly of prospects and clients in United States and Europe; negotiate the structure of the investment; prepare proposals and reports for the Credit Committee or as requested; and maintain relationships with clients in order to monitor investments, and gather information for Root Capital financial analyses.

Opportunities in Latin America

Oficial de Crédito, Centro América

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Root Capital se encuentra en la búsqueda de un Oficial de Crédito para Centroamérica. El Oficial de Crédito, en conjunto con el equipo de Root Capital, será responsable de las siguientes actividades en Centro América: identificar posibles clientes; realizar visitas de due diligence y analizar los posibles clientes rigurosamente, utilizando criterios sociales, ambientales y financieros; proveer o coordinar la asistencia técnica pre-inversión, si es necesario; negociar la forma y/o estructura del crédito; realizar las propuestas o reportes para el Comité de Crédito o según sea necesario; mantener excelente relación con los clientes para poder realizar el monitoreo de los créditos; proveer mayor asistencia técnica, si es necesario; y reunir la mayor información posible para el análisis financiero de los clientes de Root Capital.