The Water Finance Exchange (WFX), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, is a team of water and finance professionals devoted to supporting communities across the U.S. to reach sustainable water infrastructure solutions, encompassing economic, public health, and environmental needs. WFX’s mission is to help communities access funding, financing, and expertise to implement resilient, sustainable, and equitable water infrastructure solutions.
Our model is to provide neutral, third-party expertise to develop water solutions for small and underserved communities from the ground up, rather than top-down. We work at a local level together with communities to provide support to reach sustainable water solutions while providing accessible financing opportunities to remove roadblocks that prevent projects from launching. Our premise is that communities that have been left behind by historic funding programs can in fact build sustainable and affordable water systems for all residents.
WFX supports the efforts of small, rural, and disadvantaged communities to access water infrastructure funding by assembling sector expertise, building trusted relationships with communities, completing projects, and disseminating information about recurring issues and solutions that allow for scaling-up funding of similarly situated communities and regional initiatives. WFX aims to serve as a national platform to accelerate the adoption of best practices, increase the ability of smaller communities to access financing, and close the water infrastructure equity gap across the country.
Launched in 2020, WFX has created a pipeline of many community water infrastructure project opportunities and is expanding its efforts to match the new federal and state investments in water infrastructure.
As part of its growth, WFX is seeking to add a full-time Texas Community Support Manager to its core team.
WFX is seeking a Community Support Manager to assist communities in Texas to implement sustainable water infrastructure solutions. WFX continues to increase its footprint in Texas and this staffing position would work directly with WFX’s Texas Community Support Director, as well as the Senior Advisor team.
The new hire will work closely with WFX leadership to oversee the project development process all the way from community intake to award of funding. This includes building out the project pipeline, analyzing, and conducting due diligence on prospective deals within target communities.
This position is responsible for communicating with community and leaders, conducting outreach with partner organizations, and providing technical assistance support services to communities in partnership with WFX’s internal support team and external network. This can include routine and complex financial and economic information and issues pertaining to water utilities, such as rate and affordability analysis for smaller utilities. In addition, the position will focus on project development, financial feasibility analysis, risk management assistance, loan and debt restructuring, portfolio management, and programmatic assistance.
The work performed by this position involves analyzing financial information that requires critical thinking and independent judgment. Projects will involve working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The knowledge and skill areas described above are important components of the position, but WFX also believes that passion for the work we do is similarly important. As a result, please do not hesitate to apply if this position description appeals to you.
The ideal candidate will have completed a BA or BS degree and should be self-determined, motivated, and enthusiastic about learning and advancing their career. We are a small team; therefore, the Texas Community Support Manager should be capable of taking on a high degree of responsibility and be self-motivated. WFX has a satellite office in San Antonio, Texas, but the majority of the team works remotely from the Austin Metro area.
This is a full-time position based in Texas but will operate remotely from the employee’s home, or with the option to commute to the San Antonio satellite office. Salary commensurate with experience. WFX offers a competitive benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, and reimbursement for a comprehensive health plan.
Applicants should submit the following to info@waterfx.org
