Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks an experienced,
self-motivated individual to fill a Program Officer position that will
play a critical role in supporting community development activities in
the Greater Phoenix metro area. The individual hired for this position
will provide technical and financial assistance to those working on the
development of affordable housing and community facility projects
throughout Maricopa County.
LISC, widely recognized as the nation's premier community development
intermediary, has a 30-year history of investing in community-based
organizations focused on rebuilding urban neighborhoods and rural
communities. LISC works throughout the nation to assist its various
partners to implement a comprehensive, place-based community
revitalization strategy called /Building Sustainable
Communities/.Through its investments and technical assistance, LISC
works with its partners to make communities good places to work, do
business and raise children. Since 1992, LISC Phoenix has invested $120
million in the community development industry throughout Maricopa
County.For more information about LISC visit _www.lisc.org
LISC Phoenix is implementing a strategic agenda that focuses resources
on:Re-orienting affordable housing production with an emphasis on the
preservation of existing units and a reduction in the inventory of
foreclosed and vacant properties.Place-making, which attracts
development along the light rail to leverage public investment, support
ridership and equitably distribute jobs and affordable housing options
along the transit corridors; and policy activities that bring resources,
streamline processes and remove barriers to creating sustainable
communities.Part of this strategic agenda includes assisting the
non-profit community development sector to develop new capacities with
the ability to adjust to changing economic environments.
The Program Officer will report to the Program Director and will work
closely with other program staff and the LISC Local Advisory Committee
to implement LISC's strategic and work plan.
*_Responsibilities_***
1.Assist in the identification and conceptual development of sound real
estate projects in neighborhoods.
2. Provide high level of technical assistance and capacity building
to entities engaged in community development beginning at the
earliest stages of the real estate development and finance processes.
3.Provide ongoing technical and financial assistance to those
undertaking development projects.
4. Underwrite and prepare written qualitative and quantitative
analyses of proposed LISC investments in housing, commercial, and
economic development projects and make appropriate recommendations
to the Executive Director, and local LISC internal review committees.
5. Work with National LISC credit review committees and attorneys to
structure, gain approvals, and close loans. Monitor and prepare
reports on the existing loan and grant portfolio.
6. Identify capacity building needs within CDC's and coordinate
delivery of organizational development assistance to strengthen
management, financial, and development systems and performance.
7. Assist in the development of program initiatives, including
preparing funding proposals, and assist other staff working with
target neighborhoods to implement Quality of Life plans.
8. Maintain relationships with other local community development
lenders whether public, private or non-profit.
9. Assist in the creation of a structure for the Sustainable
Communities Fund to incentivize Transit Oriented Development in
collaboration with other partners, investors, consultants and funders.
Required Qualifications
1.Bachelor's degree, preferably in Urban Studies/Planning, Business
Administration, Finance, Construction or a related field.
2.At least five years demonstrated experience in real estate development
and/or finance, preferably with affordable housing projects aimed at
revitalizing lower income communities.
3.Ability to analyze and identify strengths and weaknesses of nonprofit
organization, programs, and finances.
4.Some knowledge or awareness of community development, neighborhood
revitalization, and the neighborhoods of Phoenix and/or Maricopa County
preferred.
5.Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6.Good range of computer skills and experience with software
applications including Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
7.Strong knowledge of and previous successful experience in working with
diverse ethnic and racial communities.
Desired Qualifications
1.Masters degree in city/regional planning, business administration, or
related field.
2.Experience working in or with non-profit, community-based organizations.
3.Demonstrated knowledge of multi-family and/or commercial real estate
development finance.
4.Familiarity with the economic, political, and social environments of
Phoenix especially with inner-city neighborhoods and the organizations
in which they are active.
5.Previous experience in program development and technical assistance
delivery.
Preferred Personal Characteristics
1.A demonstrated interest in and commitment to the revitalization of low
and moderate income communities.
2.The interpersonal skills necessary to work constructively with a wide
variety of people and organizations.
3.The ability to inspire trust, organize people into a team, and
motivate them to work together.
4.Capacity to work independently, coupled with the ability to be a team
player and to promote broad consensus about strategies, plans, and
specific actions among diverse interests.
5.Comfort with group processes, a good sense of humor, patience, and
integrity.
Salary
LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should e-mail in Word format a cover letter,
resume, and minimum salary requirement no later than July 1, 2011 to:
*Teresa Brice atTbrice@lisc.org
*/LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND
INCLUSION/*