Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LC is hiring: NMTC Application Writing

Description

Location

Position is available in specific Advantage Capital office locations (St. Louis, MO; New Orleans, LA; Greenville, SC; or Austin, TX). We will consider remote work for someone with sufficient NMTC experience.

About the Role

Advantage Capital is seeking a talented and motivated NMTC Application Writing Associate / Senior Associate to join our growing tax credit consulting team. This candidate will have a strong background in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) application development.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a seasoned team with deep expertise in NMTC allocation applications, tax credit placement and deployment, and compliance and asset management services. The Application Writing Associate / Senior Associate will lead and coordinate the preparation of NMTC Allocation Applications for a portfolio of Community Development Entity (CDE) clients—ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, competitive applications that align with each client’s mission and strategic goals.

We are looking for a professional who combines strategic thinking, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, project management, experience in quantitative analysis, and a passion for community impact in low-income communities across the U.S.

About Advantage Capital

Founded in 1992, Advantage Capital is a national impact investment firm, providing innovative financing solutions that drive community impact as well as financial returns. The firm has invested billions in underserved businesses, affordable housing, renewable energy and more, creating thousands of permanent, quality jobs that pay above average annual American income, or 1.7 times the Living Wage in their communities, overwhelmingly in neighborhoods experiencing high poverty rates and low family incomes. The firm also draws on its 30-year history to offer advisory services to investors, policymakers and other program participants seeking economic and community development outcomes.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing NMTC Allocation Applications and supporting materials.

Writing compelling narratives for business strategy, community outcomes, and other sections to maximize scoring and competitive success.

Conducting quantitative analysis of client’s track record of investments and impact metrics.

Collaborating with internal and external teams to identify, evaluate, and source pipeline projects aligned with each CDE’s goals.

Researching and synthesizing relevant industry data, trends, and terms to strengthen business and community impact strategies.

Coordinating with deal team participants, including investors, borrowers, consultants, and community partners, to gather commitments, letters of interest, and other documentation required for application submission.

Managing timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time, accurate submissions under tight deadlines.

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate / Possess

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, community development, nonprofit management, business administration, finance, public policy, journalism, communications, etc.) or demonstrate relevant experience.

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in NMTC Application development.

Working knowledge of NMTC program structures, community development finance, related reporting requirements and the CDFI Fund’s AMIS platform.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.

Strong quantitative and analytical ability, including comfort using Microsoft Excel and related tools.

Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

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