JOIN MEDA IN Advancing a national equity movement by building Latino prosperity, community ownership and civic power.
Administration
Provide meaningful support to a dedicated staff at the forefront of community-development work.
Berlina, Team member
“I work to support and retain current MEDA staff, plus bring in new talent to our organization.”
Risk Management and Compliance
Mitigate the organization’s potential exposure to legal penalties, financial forfeiture and material loss.
Dolores, Team member
“Risk management and compliance strategies are vital to the strength of our organization.”
Equitable Recovery Institute
Sharing MEDA’s innovative models and best practices.
Richard, Team member
“MEDA’s Equitable Recovery Institute builds the capacity of community-based organizations locally, statewide and across the nation.”
Policy & Advocacy
Foster community leadership for systems change.
Norma, Team member
“Our team ensures regional, statewide and national policies best support our local community.”
Finance
Keep things running smoothly across the organization.
Priscilla, Team member
“I am a numbers person and thrive on the daily challenge of being at an organization with so many different programs.”
Development/Marketing & Communications
Push forth the organization’s message in local, state and federal grants, plus via a content marketing strategy that includes garnering press.
Lucy, Team member
“Our team collectively tells MEDA’s story to funders, philanthropists, partners and the Mission community.”
Evaluation
Collect and analyze data on the community and clients to ensure positive outcomes for both.
Michelle, Team member
“I ensure that data is collectively optimized by community partners.”
Community Real Estate
Preserve and produce affordable housing for the community.
Elaine, Team member
“I am up for the daily challenge of working on real estate transactions and engaging tenants.”
Asset Building Programs
Ensure various programs best serve the community.
Ernesto, Team member
“Every day I look to meet the challenge of working with team members so that they have the tools and support needed to do innovative, meaningful work.”
Housing Opportunities Program
Coach clients in becoming first-time homebuyers or getting into affordable rental opportunities.
Maribel, Team member
“As housing is a fundamental human right, it makes my work meaningful when I can support individuals in meeting the challenge of securing that right in San Francisco’s expensive housing market.”
Financial Capability & Free Tax Preparation
Run the largest free tax preparation VITA program in the San Francisco Bay Area, plus coach families to strengthen finances.
Jackie, Team member
“Seeing the smile on a client’s face when they get a tax refund of better their credit score is what brings me to work each day.”
Workforce Development Program
Help community members not just get a job, but start their career in fields ranging from administration to tech.
Jose, Team member
“My day consists of one-on-one coaching sessions with clients interested in getting back in the workforce, assisting with resumes, cover letters, computer classes and job referrals.”
Fondo Adelante CDFI (Community Loan Fund)/Business Development
Provide access to capital to small business that cannot get a loan at a traditional lender. plus offers technical assistance to small businesses.
Pablo, Team member
“Our team disburses anti-displacement capital in the Mission, and the nine-county Bay Area, so that we foster community ownership.”
Mission Promise Neighborhood
Connect families to 20+ partners in the community so students get to and thrive at college.
Luis, Team member
“My favorite thing is learning what motivates or concerns parents and students at my site.”
