Decarbonization Program Lead for Affordable Housing

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings 401(k)/403(b)

Generous Holidays

Vacation, PTO, Sick Days

Tuition Assistance

Referral Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

LISC Massachusetts seeks a dynamic Program Officer to catalyze energy efficiency and decarbonization in Massachusetts’ multifamily affordable housing sector. You will assess services, identify gaps, and advance program and policy solutions with partners, funders, and state agencies.

Responsibilities include managing decarbonization grants (~$16M), supporting the Climate Ready Housing Program and STAR Solar Program, and convening partners to build capacity while analyzing data and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred or requisite relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of green building and sustainable development strategies, standards, and policies.
• Experience in grant writing, management, and reporting.
• Experience in data and policy analysis.
• Demonstrable commitment to community development and/or economic empowerment through past work and/or lived experience.
• Ability to balance creativity and innovation with outcomes-based program evaluation, data management, and reporting.
• Demonstrated success working with a variety of community, public, and private actors to design and implement effective, scalable, sustainable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex matters and programs at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Excellent communication, research, analysis, relationship, and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the Climate Ready Housing Program, including materials, outreach, and review processes.
• Manage the STAR Solar Program, including grants and partner coordination.
• Manage the Community Charge Program (EV charging) for Massachusetts affordable housing partners.
• Cultivate relationships with funders, financial institutions, public agencies, and philanthropic partners.

Skills

Communication

Research

Analysis

Relationship-building

Team-building

Grant-writing

Policy-analysis

Sustainability knowledge

Green building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

LISC Massachusetts seeks a dynamic Program Officer to catalyze energy efficiency and decarbonization in Massachusetts’ multifamily affordable housing sector. You will assess services, identify gaps, and advance program and policy solutions with partners, funders, and state agencies.

Responsibilities include managing decarbonization grants (~$16M), supporting the Climate Ready Housing Program and STAR Solar Program, and convening partners to build capacity while analyzing data and policy