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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