Program Officer

Impact Capital is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on comprehensive community development efforts. Impact Capital works with community organizations, local governments, neighborhood partners, and local business, we facilitate neighborhood revitalization.

We work in affiliation with the Local Support Initiative Corporation (LISC). Impact Capital was founded as the Puget Sound Office of LISC in 1982, and is the product of a merger between LISC, the Washington Community Development Loan Fund (WCDLF), and the Seattle Community Development Collaborative (SCDC) in 2000.

Impact Capital works in 94% of counties in Washington. Over the last twenty years, we have partnered with nonprofit organizations throughout Washington to create 17,874 affordable ownership and rental housing units. Additionally, we have financed 13 childcare facilities, 11 community centers, 2 job training facilities, 4 arts and cultural facilities, and 552,245 square feet of retail and industrial space.

To date, Impact Capital has invested more than $97 million in Washington State and leveraged more than $2.2 billion in development, bringing $23 to Washington communities for every $1 invested by Impact Capital. Our programs and expertise have been put to the test in communities around the State and have proven to be successful in turning distressed neighborhoods into vibrant ones- where people are proud to live, work, and raise their families.

While we have made excellent progress over the years, our work is more important now than ever. In these challenging times, with credit becoming more difficult to obtain, nonprofit organizations and communities need our unique lending tools to continue to meet the basic needs of Washington families.

About Local Support Initiative Corporation (LISC):

Now active in about 29 cities around the country, LISC is the nation's leading nonprofit support organization in the affordable housing and community development field. Founded in 1980 in New York with seed money for the Ford Foundation and several Fortune 500 companies, LISC provides low-interest loans, grants, training, and technical assistance to support organizational development; community and economic development programs; and "bricks-and-mortar" projects developed by non-profit community development organizations.

LISC's support for neighborhood development programs is wide-ranging and includes its work on neighborhood commercial corridors, playing fields, and community -serving facilities such as health clinics, child care centers, and non-profit space.

Position Overview:

The Program Officer will have major responsibility for delivery of community building programs in Eastern Washington and will be based in Spokane. The Program Officer will be responsible for providing technical assistance to non-profit community development organizations undertaking affordable housing and economic development projects.

The Program Officer will also assist loan and grant recipients with on-going issues of organizational growth, stability, and portfolio management. The Program Officer will assist in the overall development of new program initiatives and will carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Program Officer. This position will work 25 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with other Impact Capital staff, implement Impact Capital's Vibrant Communities initiative in Spokane including one-on-one guidance, problem solving and other technical assistance on community revitalization strategies;
2. Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of Vibrant Communities initiative in Spokane, the lead agency and key partners, leading to a solid working relationship with each. Earning and keeping trust of community partners is an essential requirement of the position;
3. In conjunction with other Impact Capital staff, develop and implement Impact Capital work in comprehensive community revitalization plans with community development organizations and multiple community, public, and private-sector representatives;
4. Manage complex public and public-private partnerships;
5. Ensure timely execution and administration of grants, consultant contracts and other vendor relationships;
6. Represent Impact Capital at local consortia, conferences, etc.;
7. Assist with outreach, marketing, and fundraising activities; and
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Commercial corridor revitalization, community and economic development issues and financing sources; expertise in organizational development, community safety, affordable housing and/or asset management a plus.
• The operations of non-profit organizations.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Work effectively with staff and board leadership of non-profit community development organizations.
• Work easily with computer office software, specifically Microsoft Office Suite;
• Work with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, economic, social and educational backgrounds;
• Display the characteristics of being a self-starter/initiator that can build strong relationships and move projects forward;
• Demonstrate project management skills and the capacity to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects, while still meeting program priorities;
• Travel within the State as needed
• Exhibit interest in and be committed to the revitalization of low- and moderate-income communities; and
• Understand intangibles and group process; a good sense of humor; patience; integrity.

Experience, Education & Training: 

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in organizational development, neighborhood revitalization, community development, and/or a related field. Experience in the development of housing or commercial projects a plus.
• Experience managing programs.
• Experience as a technical assistance provider, lender, developer, or funder a plus.

Education and Training:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a field related to community economic development or organizational development. A Masters Degree in business administration, urban planning, public administration or similar field preferred. (Additional relevant work experience may be substituted)

Compensation: Impact Capital offers a competitive salary package. Position is 25 hours weekly and located in Spokane.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements via email to Tracy Reich. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Impact Capital is an equal opportunity employer.