Program Officer, Lending

About LISC LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We act as a conduit for grants, loans and equity and provide technical assistance and capacity building to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities. Position Summary LISC Greater Kansas City seeks a self‑motivated and skilled lending professional to serve as a Program Officer (PO). The Program Officer coordinates deployment of LISC loan capital to low‑income communities, developers, and entrepreneurs who have faced challenges accessing capital. The officer grows LISC Greater Kansas City’s lending pipeline from loan origination to underwriting, closing, and asset management, supporting LISC’s strategic priorities. Responsibilities Originate, structure, and underwrite financing requests for real estate projects that create more affordable housing, commercial development, and small business support in the Kansas City region, including identifying project opportunities, providing technical assistance to potential borrowers, vetting projects, structuring financing, and maintaining key relationships and partnerships with non‑profit and for‑profit developers. Conduct due diligence and financial analyses, draft credit memoranda, and present loan recommendations to LISC’s national lending staff and credit committees, as applicable. Manage the closing process with in‑house and external counsel. Manage the deployment of capital and reporting to funders on local revolving loan funds such as the KC Pre‑development Fund, NE Preservation Fund, and other developmental funds. Lead the origination and deployment of capital from the KC Regional Housing Fund in coordination with the Executive Director, LISC colleagues, and partners involved with the Regional Housing Partnership. Work with community development partners to help them craft financing strategies, access public subsidies, and secure private financing to ensure successful project execution. Evaluate mission alignment of proposals, management capacity of entities, organizational structure, and financial feasibility. Develop and implement a local lending strategy that responds to unmet needs in the housing, commercial, and small business markets, and collaborate with other LISC staff to design appropriate programs, applications, and collateral. Originate loans that bolster LISC KC’s investments with local programming and initiatives. Coordinate internal and external relationships critical to the growth of the office’s lending portfolio, including relationships with LISC national and local staff, originators of LIHTC and NMTC transactions via LISC affiliates, and financial institutions. Develop strategic collaborations with local public sector agencies. Work with LISC national and local staff, stakeholders, and funders to identify challenges and opportunities for risk‑mitigating strategies, including reserves, guarantees, and other forms of credit enhancement. Support LISC national and local staff’s small business lending initiatives. Provide technical assistance to community development corporations, mission‑aligned partners, and emerging developers, and assist in facilitating and convening meetings, trainings, workshops, and other events to increase community awareness and build partners’ capacity and access to resources. Represent LISC as an expert on community development lending and share best practices with partners and stakeholders, including at regional and national conferences, trainings, and events. In‑person attendance at meetings and events is a required dimension of this work. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Planning, Community Development, Urban Studies, or related fields (equivalent experience). Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in lending, finance, affordable housing, community development, nonprofit management, or related field, with demonstrated experience in housing real estate development, including project financing, market analysis, deal structuring, and financial analysis. Highly motivated, solution‑oriented, entrepreneurial individual who is self‑directed and able to balance multiple priorities, work flexibly, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Knowledge of financing products such as pre‑development, acquisition, construction, bridge and permanent loans; lines of credit; tax credit equity; and program‑related investments. Understanding of and experience with community development financial tools, including LIHTC, NMTC, tax‑exempt bonds, and federal, state, and city subsidy programs, including HUD programs. Demonstrated commitment to working with residents in all communities and a strong commitment to achieving shared prosperity in the region. Highly detail‑oriented with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple, complex projects and transactions at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet approval and closing time frames and deadlines. Ability to embrace and promote a culture of individual and shared trust and accountability. Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and representatives from the nonprofit, philanthropic, public, and corporate sectors in a small team setting. Experience working with complex non‑profit or for‑profit data and financial management systems, including program and case management, budgeting, grants, and contract management. Working knowledge of the economic, political, and social environments of the Kansas City region, especially neighborhoods experiencing lower incomes, is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel. Occasional travel up to 5% of time annually. Demonstrated interest in LISC’s community development mission. Compensation LISC offers a competitive salary ($79,683‑$99,604) and excellent fringe benefits. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Disability Insurance (long‑term and short‑term) 401(k) and 403(b) retirement savings plans Generous holidays, vacation, PTO, and sick days Tuition assistance program Referral program rewards Professional development opportunities with ongoing training and development programs Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Local Initiatives Support Corporation