LISC’s Boston office seeks a full-time Program Officer (PO) who will split her or his time between program operations (LISC AmeriCorps, Housing and Economic Development) and Strategic Operations (Communications, Fundraising and Reporting). LISC Boston works with CDCs, nonprofits and community-based entrepreneurs throughout Greater Boston and Massachusetts to finance affordable multi-family rental housing, homeownership opportunities, commercial properties, small businesses and community facilities.
Responsibilities
Program Operations – LISC AmeriCorps. The selected candidate will have primary responsibility for organizing and running LISC Boston’s AmeriCorps program. The PO will apply to our national office for funding, manage a competitive selection process among CDC partners, oversee the recruitment and enrollment of members, convene members regularly and arrange for training.
Program Operations – Housing and Economic Development. The selected candidate will work with Senior Program Officers leading LISC’s program work in Housing and Economic Development. This will include policy, business development, technical assistance, program implementation and financing work focused on creating or preserving affordable housing, developing commercial and community facilities, supporting the growth of minority- and woman-owned businesses and building career pathways to living wage jobs with growth potential.
Strategic Operations. Prepare proposals, reports and presentations for investors, funders and other stakeholders. Create and disseminate content and strategic messaging regarding the impact of LISC’s programs and strategies and otherwise support LISC Boston’s communications channels and strategies.
Responsibilities for this position will evolve with LISC’s strategic plan, and a desire to engage creatively and flexibly is valued. LISC Boston works collaboratively across programs to drive impact. Each team member seeks to be broadly knowledgeable about all of LISC’s work but it is hoped that the selected candidate will have the opportunity, over time, to develop expertise and capacity in a selected area of our work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree in related field preferred but not required.
At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in housing, finance, community economic development or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex matters and programs at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated interest in LISC’s community development mission.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and consistently demonstrate professionalism and agility. Capacity to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects, set priorities for a challenging workload, and be a positive, solution-oriented professional.
Excellent writing, research, financial analysis and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel. Experience with social media, graphic design, mapping/GIS, database programs, project management, Campaign Monitor or Constant Contact, will also be valued.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and abilities, consistent with the scope of the job. Excellent fringe benefits are also provided.
Please send cover letter and resume: To: LISC Boston - Marilyn Sanchez, (Msanchez@lisc.org)