President LISC Green at Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Position Summary

The LISC Green President will lead LISC Green, LLC., an entity charged with the deployment of LISC's NCIF subaward under the Green House Gas Reduction Fund. This key role is responsible for the strategic originations of the award by working closely across all LISC departments and local offices and in close concert with LISC affiliates, the National Equity Fund (NEF) and LISC Fund Management (LFM).

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison with Power Forward Communities (PFC) on allocation management, product development alignment and deployment, reporting and compliance management, and other areas of operational oversight.
• Advise LISC CEO, LISC leadership, and the LISC board on business development opportunities, operational efficiencies, and other strategic decisions to ensure the successful administration of the NCIF award.
• Oversee and adjust as needed LISC and affiliates’ subaward allocation plans for green predevelopment financing, green investment products, and market-building activities.
• Manage the administration of the NCIF award program, overseeing direct and indirect expense management, daily LISC green operations, looking for opportunities for efficiency by leveraging existing LISC and PFC resources.
• In collaboration with LISC leadership, guide and support LISC local programs in developing and implementing local investment strategies for the deployment of green products.
• Advise in the development of the lending products for LISC Green, LLC;
• Advocate on behalf of LISC and the policy networks at the local, state and federal levels to secure the tools necessary to advance a comprehensive community development strategy.
• Ensure alignment with LISC’s Communications department to guarantee an effective communication strategy that increases awareness of the impact of LISC.
• Ensure there is optimal partnership with LISC’s Strategy and Innovation department to establish, communicate and implement priorities that align with a strategic plan.
• Collaborate with LFM, and LISC Affiliates for operating synergies and minimal departmental redundancies as we deliver serve communities at a national level.
• Ensure solid KPI’s are established, and that goals and milestones are met and evaluated, systematically and routinely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at the highest levels of local and state government, as well as in the corporate and foundation sectors in collaboration with LISC nation programs and development
• Collaborate with the CEO to calibrate business strategies and priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, real estate or related fields or relevant related work history can be used as proxy.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of fifteen years senior level experience in community development finance or related field.
• Seasoned leader, with knowledge of staff development and financial management.
• Demonstrated commitment to LISC’s mission and understanding of community development policies and programs, especially housing and economic development.
• Demonstrated track record in providing leadership for the development of strategic vision.
• Experience with federal contracting processes and requirements.
• Responsible for fielding inquiries from local offices, investors, and stakeholders on potential fund investments
• Serve as an advisor for LFM’s Board as the green funding is being deployed.
• Flexible and easily balance different priorities, with experience and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Position requires national travel, estimated at 20-25% annually.

Compensation

LISC offers a competitive salary ($251 - $313k); salary commensurate with relevant work experience and location) and excellent fringe benefits.