Community Impact Analyst

Career Opportunity: Community Impact Analyst with Cincinnati Development Fund in Cincinnati, OH

Are you interested in a role that bridges data analysis and community impact? Do you enjoy working with both quantitative data and qualitative insights to tell meaningful stories? Are you motivated by community development and place‑based impact work? If you said yes, we’d love to speak with you!

As the Community Impact Analyst, you will join CDF’s Strategy team to measure and communicate the impact of our lending work by combining data analysis and storytelling. You will analyze loan‑level and market data, engage borrowers through surveys and interviews, and compile impact stories that inform strategy and decision‑making.

You will work closely with the lending, strategy/compliance/programs, and finance teams to ensure data integrity and produce impact reports that support stronger outcomes in underserved communities.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain accurate and consistent data across CDF’s data collection systems.
• Collect and analyze relevant external data from public sources to inform market and strategic decisions.
• Partner with internal teams to define key performance indicators, track impact, and support strategic planning.
• Analyze loan, project, and community data to assess the reach and effectiveness of CDF’s investments.
• Support grant applications, community engagement efforts, compliance reporting, and capital deployment with data‑driven insights.
• Design and administer surveys and conduct borrower interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Translate data into clear metrics, impact narratives, and insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Strategy team to develop reports, presentations, and impact communications.
• Assist with quarterly and annual compliance reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, GIS, economics, public policy, finance, communications, or similar.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (including internships).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Experience working with socioeconomic or community development datasets (Census, ACS, HUD, BLS).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated interest in equitable community and economic development.
• Experience with research projects and impact measurement or social performance metrics, preferred.
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis experience (ArcGIS, StoryMaps), preferred.
• Experience with basic design tools such as Canva, preferred.
• Familiarity with the Greater Cincinnati region and its housing, planning, and economic development landscape, preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: $65,000-$75,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan (with company contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Technology stipend

Cincinnati Development Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit lending institution that fills a gap not covered by traditional lenders. CDF provides funding for real estate development in underserved markets in the Greater Cincinnati area as well as facilities and equipment funding for nonprofit organizations in the region. CDF’s mission is to provide innovative real estate financing for projects that strengthen low-income neighborhoods and improve lives. Our vision is to be at the forefront of redevelopment plans in Greater Cincinnati, helping low-income communities preserve their historic buildings and create vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods.

Learn More:

https://cindevfund.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cincinnati-development-fund/

Apply online today to join a great team!

A certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), CDF is an equal opportunity employer and an equal opportunity provider.