Program Lead, Community Development & Grants

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan (401k/403(b))

Generous holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Virginia is seeking an Assistant Program Officer to support community development initiatives across the region. This role focuses on grants management, stakeholder engagement, and program operations to advance equity and opportunity.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse partnerships. Travel within Virginia is expected as part of regional engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public administration, nonprofit management, urban studies, or related field.
• 2–4 years of community development, program coordination, or administrative support experience.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital file management systems.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage LISC Virginia’s network of Financial Opportunity Centers and financial stability partners.
• Steward relationships with workforce development, housing, and community partners.
• Plan workshops, conferences, and technical assistance for partners.
• Support grants management, compliance, reporting, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with organizations to strengthen program design and impact measurement.
• Develop and monitor community development and housing programs, aligned with funders’ requirements.
• Cultivate partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, financial institutions, and funders.
• Represent LISC Virginia in coalitions and regional initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to elevate LISC Virginia’s thought leadership and best practices.
• Develop grant proposals, secure funding, report outcomes, and maintain funder relationships.
• Collect and analyze program data; prepare dashboards and reports.
• Coordinate with national teams for alignment of priorities and initiatives.
• Support cross-functional priorities and special projects; travel across Virginia and beyond.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Urban Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Virginia is seeking an Assistant Program Officer to support community development initiatives across the region. This role focuses on grants management, stakeholder engagement, and program operations to advance equity and opportunity.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse partnerships. Travel within Virginia is expected as part of regional engagement.