Overview
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
LISC National Sports & Recreation Program is a program within National LISC, the nation’s largest Community Development Financial
Institution (CDFI). The program manages relationships with the NFL Foundation, Foot Locker, Atlanta United Foundation and ESPN,
which provide non-profits, neighborhood-based organizations, middle schools, and high schools with financing and technical
assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of recreation spaces.
The LISC National Child Care and Early Learning Department focuses on expanding equitable access to quality childcare and early
education options across urban and rural America. LISC has been an advocate, thought leader and resource in the field on early
childhood facility policy, financing and practice for more than two decades, and we are expanding our work in this area in light of the
significant opportunities to rebuild the industry with a focus on equity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Program Assistant will be responsible for ensuring efficient departmental operations for these two dynamic national programs
by providing a range of essential administrative functions. In addition, the Program Assistant will provide support to the Sport &
Recreation & Child Care teams to ensure grant/contract management is timely and accurate and programs are administered
smoothly and effectively.
Responsibilities include grant administration, compliance and disbursements, data management, report and presentation assistance
and financial management. The candidate must be proactive, organized, able to perform multiple tasks and work well with others;
possess outstanding administrative and computer skills, have excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate
sound data and financial acumen. The position offers exposure to a broad range of community development activities. More
specific tasks include:
Administrative Responsibilities
• Assist VP of Sports and Recreation and Senior Director of Child Care with core program management for each respective
department, including but not limited to conducting research & gathering and analyzing data that supports programmatic
outcomes, assisting with preparation of reports and proposals and coordinating work with other LISC teams
• Assist with general office administrative management functions, such as, processing invoices, general office supply
orders (as needed) and management of expense reports including corporate card statements
• Assist VP of Sports and Recreation and Senior Director of Child Care with tracking and managing financial resources
across an array of sources and timelines
• Manage Office Master Calendar – which may include, staff schedules, upcoming staff meetings, coordination of external
virtual meetings and convening’s, community meetings, and events.
• Administer, track, and update partner impact reports, and communication materials used to promote programming
• Track data and develop accurate, accessible, and up-to-date reports on grantee/partner projects and program
accomplishments
• Provide logistical and programmatic support and coordination to advance LISC programs
Program Responsibilities
• Support program focused initiatives, including tracking and reporting on grant outcomes, preparing grant agreements,
reviewing financial reports, processing grant disbursements, and supporting grant compliance
• Utilize web-based applications for project management, file organization, and communication with internal and external
partners
• Research fundraising leads and assist with pulling together prospectus and application materials as needed
• Support internal and external communications efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred, however relevant work experience may be
substituted
• Minimum 3 years professional administrative experience
• Demonstrated work in community development or a related field preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills; social media experience a plus
• Experience analyzing and organizing conceptual and quantitative information, including financial information
• Facilitate multiple and varied projects with strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Familiarity with Video Conferencing including WebEx, MS Teams, Box, and Salesforce preferred
• Experience working effectively with diverse staff and stakeholders
• Available for periodic travel to NYC office and meetings
Compensation
LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits.
Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the Company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the
person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Rhode Island Applicants: LISC is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.
Massachusetts Applicants: Note that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
California Residents: Please review the California Consumer Privacy Act Notice at the conclusion of this Application.
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