Community Development Banking List
12-13-2010, 07:18 PM
Original message from: PJones@liscnet.org
Position AnnouncementProgram Officer for Income and Asset Building Local Initiatives Support Corporation (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 our comprehensive, place-based community revitalization strategy that we call Building Sustainable Communities. Through our investments and technical assistance, LISC works with our partners to make communities good places to work, do business and raise children. For more information about LISC visit www.lisc.org. Rhode Island LISC seeks an individual with a passion for strengthening communities, to join its highly productive and capable staff as a Program Officer. The position will oversee and manage the development and implementation of all income and asset building activities at RI LISC. The first priority for this position is the development and implementation of Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC). The core mission of the FOC is to provide employment and career services focused on employment placement and career improvement, financial education and coaching, and access to public benefits. We invite applicants who have experience working with diverse populations and who possess general expertise in community development, and/or specific expertise in workforce development and program management. The position reports to the Rhode Island LISC Executive Director. Frequent travel within Rhode Island and occasional travel outside of the state is required. Key Responsibilities: The program officer will be charged with managing the start-up and implementation of the FOC program as well as coordinating the SNAP E&T program. The position will be responsible for providing grants for launching a multi-disciplinary approach to building individual and family assets; offering technical assistance and training; and working with advocates to secure greater support for this comprehensive approach to building family wealth and assets. The Program Officer will be a part of Rhode Island LISC’s overall efforts to invest in strengthening low-income communities and work closely with the Rhode Island LISC team on implementing LISC’s Building Sustainable Communities. Specific Duties include:Manage the development and implementation of Financial Opportunities Centers in Rhode Island, including developing and maintaining detailed knowledge of the various organizations and stakeholders involved in the FOC programs. Write, disburse, manage and monitor operating grants for the selected FOC sites, provide technical assistance related to the utilization of program tracking software, and the identification of best practices related to the operations of FOCs. Develop collaborative funding arrangements with other financial and philanthropic institutions to support the initiatives. Provide specialized financial management technical assistance and problem solving support to community partners implementing FOCs. Coordinate with LISC’s National Director of Family Income and Wealth Building on the development and oversight of the program. Coordinate and oversee consultants and other providers contracted to give services to the programs and participants.Assist Our Neighborhoods sites in the development and implementation of their community contracts.Assume responsibility for special projects, as assigned. Qualifications4-6 years relevant experience with implementing workforce development initiatives. Familiarity with Rhode Island workforce development programs, a plus.Demonstrated experience with government contract management; data management and reporting.Experience in working with a variety of community, public, and private sector actors to design and implement programs related to neighborhood revitalization and/or family economic stability.Excellent speaking, writing and team building skills. Flexible, resourceful, self-starter able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Highly motivated individual with a demonstrable commitment to the field of community development and/or workforce development Sense of humor Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Masters Degree in urban planning, public administration or similar field preferred. Compensation: LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter by December 22 via email to ntaveras@lisc.org or to: Nati Taveras, Office ManagerRhode Island LISC146 Clifford StreetProvidence, RI 02903 Please submit a cover letter of up to two pages that describes your professional background, demonstrates the competencies we are seeking and what about working at Rhode Island LISC will challenge you the most. LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCOMMITTED TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Pearl M. Jones
Diversity and Inclusion Director
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
501 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Phone (212) 455-9371
Fax (212) 692-0465
pjones@lisc.org
Position AnnouncementProgram Officer for Income and Asset Building Local Initiatives Support Corporation (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 our comprehensive, place-based community revitalization strategy that we call Building Sustainable Communities. Through our investments and technical assistance, LISC works with our partners to make communities good places to work, do business and raise children. For more information about LISC visit www.lisc.org. Rhode Island LISC seeks an individual with a passion for strengthening communities, to join its highly productive and capable staff as a Program Officer. The position will oversee and manage the development and implementation of all income and asset building activities at RI LISC. The first priority for this position is the development and implementation of Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC). The core mission of the FOC is to provide employment and career services focused on employment placement and career improvement, financial education and coaching, and access to public benefits. We invite applicants who have experience working with diverse populations and who possess general expertise in community development, and/or specific expertise in workforce development and program management. The position reports to the Rhode Island LISC Executive Director. Frequent travel within Rhode Island and occasional travel outside of the state is required. Key Responsibilities: The program officer will be charged with managing the start-up and implementation of the FOC program as well as coordinating the SNAP E&T program. The position will be responsible for providing grants for launching a multi-disciplinary approach to building individual and family assets; offering technical assistance and training; and working with advocates to secure greater support for this comprehensive approach to building family wealth and assets. The Program Officer will be a part of Rhode Island LISC’s overall efforts to invest in strengthening low-income communities and work closely with the Rhode Island LISC team on implementing LISC’s Building Sustainable Communities. Specific Duties include:Manage the development and implementation of Financial Opportunities Centers in Rhode Island, including developing and maintaining detailed knowledge of the various organizations and stakeholders involved in the FOC programs. Write, disburse, manage and monitor operating grants for the selected FOC sites, provide technical assistance related to the utilization of program tracking software, and the identification of best practices related to the operations of FOCs. Develop collaborative funding arrangements with other financial and philanthropic institutions to support the initiatives. Provide specialized financial management technical assistance and problem solving support to community partners implementing FOCs. Coordinate with LISC’s National Director of Family Income and Wealth Building on the development and oversight of the program. Coordinate and oversee consultants and other providers contracted to give services to the programs and participants.Assist Our Neighborhoods sites in the development and implementation of their community contracts.Assume responsibility for special projects, as assigned. Qualifications4-6 years relevant experience with implementing workforce development initiatives. Familiarity with Rhode Island workforce development programs, a plus.Demonstrated experience with government contract management; data management and reporting.Experience in working with a variety of community, public, and private sector actors to design and implement programs related to neighborhood revitalization and/or family economic stability.Excellent speaking, writing and team building skills. Flexible, resourceful, self-starter able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Highly motivated individual with a demonstrable commitment to the field of community development and/or workforce development Sense of humor Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Masters Degree in urban planning, public administration or similar field preferred. Compensation: LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter by December 22 via email to ntaveras@lisc.org or to: Nati Taveras, Office ManagerRhode Island LISC146 Clifford StreetProvidence, RI 02903 Please submit a cover letter of up to two pages that describes your professional background, demonstrates the competencies we are seeking and what about working at Rhode Island LISC will challenge you the most. LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCOMMITTED TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Pearl M. Jones
Diversity and Inclusion Director
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
501 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Phone (212) 455-9371
Fax (212) 692-0465
pjones@lisc.org