Lending/Loan Operations

Opportunity Finance Network; Mission (KS); Remote; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) and retirement plans

Generous holidays and PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is seeking a Senior Program Officer for National Housing to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and scalable program design across the LISC network. You will vet opportunities, analyze data, and collaborate with offices, partners, and funders to scale housing initiatives nationwide.

The role requires strategic leadership, 6+ years in community development, and strong writing and communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple sectors.
• Experience in leading complex program work streams.
• Strong ability to translate priorities into actionable programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of national housing initiatives.
• Translate priorities into actionable programs, work plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify replication opportunities across markets for scalable housing models.
• Develop strategies for affordable housing production, preservation, and homeownership access.
• Provide leadership across program pillars and manage budgets and reporting.
• Develop program metrics and track performance with local offices and partners.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Company: Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Location: All

Job Function: Lending/Loan Operations

Background

LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity–and by providing technical assistance and capacity building–to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.

Summary

The LISC National Housing Strategy supports the OneLISC platform by leveraging LISC’s four affiliates to expand housing production nationwide. Through innovative financing structures, impactful program initiatives, and a strong national messaging campaign, LISC positions itself as a leading voice and thought leader in the U.S. housing sector. The LISC National Housing Strategic Initiatives Team seeks a professional to fill the full-time position of Senior Program Officer to provide technical assistance and capacity building support to local offices across the LISC network to replicate and scale housing programs. The Senior Program Officer, National Housing will vet and evaluate opportunities as we look to expand programs and investment in non-LISC markets through research, data analytics, and conducting market studies. The position collaborates with LISC local offices, national partners, community-based organizations, financial institutions, government agencies, and philanthropic funders to develop scalable housing solutions that respond to local needs while advancing national organizational priorities. The position also reinforces LISC’s core values by promoting collaboration across departments, accountability for program results, respect for community partners, and belonging through inclusive engagement and capacity‑building practices. The position will report to the Senior Director of National Housing and works closely with other team members.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of national housing initiatives.
• Translate LISC’s national housing priorities into actionable programs, work plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to replicate and scale successful housing models across LISC markets.
• Develop strategies that address affordable housing production, housing preservation, and access to homeownership.

Specifically, the Senior Program Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Providing leadership and technical assistance across our four program pillars:
  • Home Repair Supports
  • Faith-Based and Mission-Driven Development
  • Developer Training and Capacity Building
  • Homeownership Access and Readiness
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with philanthropic organizations, government agencies, CDFIs and other housing stakeholders.
• Prepare funding proposals, grant applications, program budgets, and funder reporting.
• Draft communication pieces including white papers, blog posts, and op-eds.
• Develop program metrics and work closely with local offices and partners to track those metrics.
• Identify opportunities to leverage public and private investment to expand housing impact.
• Travel frequently as this position is fully remote; represent LISC in national convenings, panels/workshops, working groups and other collaborative events.
• Ensure data, community input and local office priorities inform program design and implementation.
• Manage program budgets, grant deliverables, consultant agreements, and expenditures.
• Support compliance with contractual requirements, reporting obligations, and LISC financial policies and procedures.
• Utilize technology and data management platforms to streamline operations and strengthen accountability.
• Develop and implement systems for program tracking, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Analyze data into actionable recommendations for scaling programs.
• Facilitate peer learning, communities of practice, and knowledge sharing across LISC markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ relevant work experience in developing and leading programs focused on community development or related fields.
• Knowledge of affordable housing finance, housing preservation, homeownership programs, and community development strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex work streams at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and representatives from the nonprofit, corporate, philanthropic and public sectors, and demonstrate flexibility and poise in dealing with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, set priorities for a challenging workload, and be a positive, solution‑oriented professional.
• Experience in designing data collection metrics and building data management tracking through local or data platform build out.
• Experience in managing consultants to advance technical build outs of platforms for program management.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills required.

Compensation and Benefits

LISC offers a competitive salary ($81,184-$101,480) and excellent fringe benefits.

Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family’s well-being
• Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind
• Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans
• Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate
• Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time‑off policies to maintain work-life balance
• Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program
• Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team
• Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals