Deputy Director

Job Type
Senior Level Positions
Organization
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Contact Name
Marilyn Sanchez
Contact Email
Msanchez@lisc.org
Contact Phone
Address

75 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA
United States

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The Deputy Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of LISC Boston’s operations and program support. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director to support a robust and growing LISC office in a competitive market.

Program Development

  •  Supervise staff to meet annual performance goals and align with implementation of the strategic plan.
  •  Work with staff on developing new programmatic initiatives and managing existing programmatic initiatives.
  •  Work closely with community‐ased organizations on their work plans related to LISC Boston program initiatives.
  •  Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders in the community development sector and create linkages between community‐ased organizations by collecting information on partners and identifying new potential partners.
  •  Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and other advocacy groups engaged in City and Statewide public policy issues.
  •  Track progress on programmatic milestones. Conduct research, and gather and analyze data that supports programmatic outcomes. Prepare, monitor, and track performance and outcomes of grant recipients and borrowers.
  •  Develop and coordinate training programs, best practice seminars and webinars.

Financial and Performance Management

  •  Assist Executive Director to prepare annual operating and program budgets and budget reports.
  •  Oversee expense and revenue booking and allocations, including funding transactions, disbursements, invoices and expense reports.
  •  Work with program staff to conduct annual financial due diligence review of grantees.
  •  Work with Executive Director and team to develop financial and program performance management tools to support neighborhood work.

Resource Development

  •  Coordinate with the Executive Director and staff to identify fundraising priorities and implement a fund development strategy.
  •   Support the development and writing of proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and public sector funders.
  •  Research and pursue new funding prospects.
  •  Manage the stewardship of LISC Boston’s funding relationships in collaboration with Executive Director.
  •  Oversee the tracking of grant and report deadlines and requirements.

Grants and Contract Management

  •  Oversee grant and consultant requests.
  •  Evaluate and enhance existing government grant compliance monitoring procedures.
  •  Serve as liaison with National LISC office on all grants and contract management issues and priorities.

Additional Duties

  •  Assistance with development of LISC Boston policy plan aligning strategic goals
  •  Support efforts to communicate the programmatic initiatives, such as through press releases and social media.
  •  Work with staff during performance appraisal process including review of job descriptions and coordination of staff development plans.
  •  Represent LISC Boston and Executive Director at meetings, events, and conferences as needed.
  •  Participate in National LISC meetings and activities as required.
  •  Supports the Executive Director as needed.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have the following expertise and experience:   

  •  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Urban Planning required. Master’s Degree preferred.
  •  Minimum 10 years work related experience in housing/economic development.
  •  Minimum 5 years management experience with the ability to motivate staff and create an exciting business environment.
  •  Experience in nonprofit budgeting, grants and contract management.
  •  Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience speaking publicly in diverse forums.
  •  Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment with minimal supervision.
  •  Good facilitation and presentation skills including use of technology to communicate ideas and strategy.
  •  Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and maintaining strong relationships with clients and co-workers.
  •  Ability to effectively collaborate with clients and colleagues, present information, and write cohesive reports for audiences with varying degrees of expertise.

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Application Instruction

Send RESUME and COVER LETTER via email to:

fsresumes@lisc.org