Administrative/Operations/IT

Opportunity Finance Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

LISC Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Executive Director to lead its community development programs, with responsibility for strategic direction, staff leadership, and a multi-million dollar operating budget. The role focuses on expanding affordable housing, supporting small businesses, preserving neighborhoods, and catalyzing economic opportunity across Los Angeles County.

The successful candidate will bring at least 15 years of senior-level experience and a proven ability to partner with

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of senior-level experience in affordable housing, community development, real estate, capital development, or community revitalization.
• Proven ability to cultivate relationships with funders, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and guidance for all aspects of LISC LA’s programmatic work.
• Manage a team of community development professionals and a $3 million operating and program budget, with access to a minimum of $10 million in national loan capital annually.

Job description

Job Function: Administrative/Operations/IT

Posted on: October 15, 2026

Background

LISCinvests in nearly every corner of community life, building ona foundation of affordable housingto fuel healthy families and businesses, as well as growing local economies.

Summary

Senior Executive Director

Lead one of the nation’s most established and impactful community development offices at a pivotal moment for Los Angeles.

LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Los Angeles has partnered with Lindauer in the search for a leader to advance strategies that expand affordable housing, strengthen small businesses,

preserve neighborhood stability, and catalyze economic opportunity across Los Angeles County.

Reporting to LISC’s Western Region Program Vice President, the Senior Executive Director will manage a team of community development professionals and a $3 million operating and program budget, with access to a minimum of $10 million in national loan capital annually.

The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years of senior-level experience in affordable housing, community development, real estate, capital development, or community revitalization, along with

strong executive management experience and a proven ability to cultivate relationships with funders, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Reporting to Joe Horiye, LISC’s Western Region Program Vice President, the Senior Executive Director will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and guidance for all aspects of LISC LA’s programmatic work, managing a team of community development professionals and a $3 million operating and program budget, with access to a minimum of $10 million in national loan capital annually based on need.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years of senior-level experience in community development, affordable housing, real estate, capital development, or community revitalization, along with a proven track record of building strong relationships with funders, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $240,000 – $270,000.