Program Assistant

Program Assistant at Local Initiatives Support Corporation 

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

What We Do

With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

Strategies We Pursue

• Equip talent in underinvested communities with the skills and credentials to compete successfully for quality income and wealth opportunities.
• Invest in businesses, housing and other community infrastructure to catalyze economic, health, safety and educational mobility for individuals and communities.
• Strengthen existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase our impact on the progress of people and places.
• Develop leadership and the capacity of partners to advance our work together
• Drive local, regional, and national policy and system changes that foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being.

Over the last 40 years, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately $24 billion in businesses, affordable housing, health, educational mobility, community and recreational facilities, public safety, employment and other projects that help to revitalize and stabilize underinvested communities. Headquartered in New York City, LISC’s reach spans the country from East coast to West coast in 38 markets with offices extending from Buffalo to San Francisco and in 2,400 rural counties across 49 states and Puerto Rico. Visit us at www.lisc.org

The LISC Rhode Island office is focused on affordable housing, economic development, along with capacity and wealth building opportunities for low- and middle-income families. Visit us at: www.lisc.org

Job Overview 
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks an organized, professional to become the Program Assistant in its Rhode Island office. 

The Program Assistant will be responsible for ensuring efficient office operations by providing a range of administrative functions to support the LISC office. In addition, the Program Assistant will provide support to the RI team to ensure grant/contract management is timely and accurate and programs are administered smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities include grant administration, compliance and disbursements, and financial 
management. The successful candidate must be proactive, organized, familiar with budgeting, able to perform multiple tasks and work well with others; possess outstanding administrative and computer skills; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.  The position offers an excellent working environment and exposure to a broad range of community development 
activities. 

Administrative Responsibilities 
• Manage, track, and update donor lists, records, and communication materials used for fundraising
• Process and track local office revenue and expenses monthly for accuracy; provide financial management 
support to include: invoicing, updating payment status, proactively communicating with LISC National 
finance and accounting teams
• Process all incoming checks and track status of all receivables
• Plan and coordinate events logistics to include: trainings, conferences, and special events
• Assist with Local Advisory Committee meetings (minutes, logistics, and meeting coordination)
• Develop and enhance processes/procedures to effectively manage daily office operations 
• Distribute mail, overnight packages, respond to phone and email inquiries from the public, maintain office 
and meeting space, proactively ensure office is prepared for meeting and guests
• Order office supplies and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies for the office and staff
• Work with LISC IT to maintain/troubleshoot LISC operating systems, software, applications, computer & 
other office equipment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local Program staff and national LISC backroom 
operations staff
• Provide administrative support to the LISC RI team 
• Coordinate with the Communications dept. and as required update our social media accounts & mailing list 
(constant contact)
 
Program Responsibilities 
• Support Financial Management and Grants Management, including tracking and reporting on grant 
outcomes, processing financial reports, processing grant disbursements, and supporting grant compliance
• Support asset management by maintaining tracking and reporting
• Support grantees and applicants to compile needed documentation and answer applicant inquiries 
• Monitor and update internal reports and data lists
• Perform other related duties as assigned 
 
Qualifications 
• Minimum 3+ years’ related work experience in administration or community development preferred
• Working knowledge of the economic, political, and social environments of the Rhode Island area especially 
of under-resourced neighborhoods, community based organizations, and affordable housing development 
efforts preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to LISC's mission and understanding of community development policies and 
programs
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience analyzing and organizing conceptual and quantitative information
• Manage multiple and varied projects with strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy 
• Work independently and as a part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Familiarity with social media and web development a plus
• Experience working effectively with staff and stakeholders, including individuals and communities of diverse 
racial, ethnic, economic, social, and educational backgrounds
• Excellent customer service skills
 

Compensation

LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits.

LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE