Assistant Program Officer

• • Manage LISC Virginia’s network of Financial Opportunity Centers and related financial stability partners across Virginia
• • Provide strategic guidance, technical assistance, project management, training, networking opportunities, and capacity-building support
• • Steward relationships with workforce development, economic mobility, housing, and community development partners
• • Plan and implement workshops, peer learning opportunities, conferences, and technical assistance offerings
• • Support federal, state, and philanthropic grant‑funded initiatives, including grants management, reimbursement processes, compliance monitoring, reporting, and deliverables
• • Strengthen program design, implementation, organizational capacity, and impact measurement with community‑based organizations
• • Manage development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of community development, housing, and economic opportunity programs
• • Cultivate partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, financial institutions, corporate partners, and philanthropic funders
• • Represent LISC Virginia in statewide and regional coalitions and stakeholder groups
• • Develop grant proposals, secure funding, report program outcomes, and maintain funder relationships
• • Collect, analyze, and manage program data; develop reports, grant applications, dashboards, and other impact materials
• • Coordinate with LISC National teams on program alignment, resource sharing, and national initiatives
• • Support cross-functional priorities and special projects
• • Travel throughout Virginia and periodically outside the Commonwealth for partner engagement, training, conferences, and LISC activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Urban Studies, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 2–4 years of experience in community development, program coordination, or administrative support
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital file management systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders
• Commitment to LISC’s mission of advancing equitable community development

Demonstrates expertise in community development, program management, and grant administration, with a strong focus on building partnerships and enhancing organizational capacity. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to measure program impact and secure funding.

• Community Development
• Program Coordination
• Grant Management Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Program Management
• Grant Proposal Development
• Impact Measurement
• Compliance Monitoring
• Workshop Planning

• Organizational Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Collaboration
• Capacity Building

• Financial Opportunity Centers
• Economic Mobility
• Workforce Development
• Community Development Partners
• Philanthropic Funders

• Microsoft Office
• Digital File Management Systems