About the Foundation

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to advance the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector by cultivating the next-generation workforce through Campus to Career programs, including curriculum development and collegiate scholarships. Founded in 1989 and 100% funded through charitable donations, the Foundation is the talent development engine of the equipment finance industry.

In 2026, the Foundation is making a bold commitment: concentrating every resource on workforce development through an integrated suite of programs that connect students to careers in equipment finance. This is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up.

Position Description:

Position: Director of Programs

Position Summary:  The Director of Programs is responsible for developing and managing the Foundation's workforce development initiatives. This role is the operational heart of the Foundation's Strategic Plan, overseeing interconnected programs under the Campus to Career banner -  Scholarships, University Partnerships, and Campus Visits as well as  employer-facing resources including expanding Internship resources and creating new programs as momentum builds.

The Director serves as the primary staff liaison for volunteer committees who are the driving force behind these initiatives. This is a builder's role - ideal for a professional who thrives on developing new programs, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and delivering measurable outcomes.

Supervisor: Executive Director of the Foundation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Management (90%)

Scholarship Program

• Manage the full scholarship life cycle - application, review coordination, selection, award, and recipient stewardship
• Recruit and coordinate a scholarship review committee of industry volunteers
• Activate scholarship recipients as Foundation ambassadors, including connections to ELFA events and board engagement opportunities
• Expand scholarship outreach to HBCUs, liberal arts institutions, and underrepresented student populations
• Track and report on recipient outcomes, including industry entry and retention rates

Internship Program

• Develop a turnkey internship framework and toolkit to reduce barriers to participation for small and mid-size companies and regional banks
• Explore software solutions to elevate the internship resources on the Foundation website
• Coordinate a cohort experience for interns across the industry, including peer networking and regular check-ins
• Collaborate with ELFA staff to cultivate and manage mentorship connections between student interns and industry professionals
• Partner with CLFP Foundation staff to integrate student certification opportunities into the internship experience

University Partnerships

• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop and manage strategic partnerships with universities that embed equipment finance education into academic curricula
• Integrate CLFP resources into university programming
• Scale existing partnership models to new schools with targeted outreach
• Develop a partnership toolkit for faculty and administrators

Campus to Career

• Develop and maintain a modern campus presentation toolkit as a volunteer resource
• Coordinate and support campus visits in key regions, including CT, NJ, PA, Dallas, and Chicago
• Explore platforms to support job board for internships and entry-level career opportunities
• Cultivate hiring commitments from donor and sponsor companies

Volunteer Engagement

• Recruit, train, and support program volunteers across all program pillars
• Collaborate with Committee Chairs to organize and lead meetings, develop scope of committee work, manage volunteer engagement and project implementation.
• Develop volunteer onboarding and recognition practices that make participation rewarding and time-efficient
• Partner with the Donor Relations Manager to align volunteer engagement with donor stewardship

General

• Help identify and manage special research projects related to workforce initiatives
• Collaborate with appropriate staff to refresh and maintain Foundation webpages related to programs
• Partner with the Executive Director to manage Foundation programming and support donor engagement for the ELFA annual convention.
• Manage special projects as needed.

Governance (10%)

• Support the Executive Director in preparing for and staffing board and committee meetings.
• Assist board members, committees, and working groups with action items and questions, following up on assignments as needed.
• Maintain database records for committee rosters

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• At least 5-7 years of progressive experience in program management, workforce development, human resources, higher education, non-profit or related field.
• Demonstrated success building new programs or initiatives from concept to execution.
• Strong relationship management skills with university administrators, faculty, corporate partners, or similar stakeholders
• Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating volunteers or committees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to professional audiences
• Customer service minded with an attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, familiarity with Salesforce and WordPress helpful.

Work Environment, Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and skill set, with an anticipated base salary range of $105,000-$115,000. 
• Hybrid work environment: in-office 2 days per week (Tuesdays and one additional day of choice).
• Comprehensive benefits: 90% employer-covered healthcare premium for employees, parental leave, professional development stipend, 401(k) matching, cell phone stipend, paid time off, and more.
• Position will involve occasional travel to meetings.
• All ELFA staff must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Application Process:

To apply, please email your resume to Human Resources at hr@elfaonline.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

ELFA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

About Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation

Established in 1989, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring thoughtful innovation and contributing to the betterment of the equipment leasing and finance industry.

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