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LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION BAY AREA OFFICE The Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation seeks an Assistant Program Officer (APO) to work with a dynamic team of professionals committed to revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting lower income families. The Assistant Program Officer will be part of LISC’s Green Connection team, which links owners and managers of affordable multi-family housing and other community facilities to an array of technical assistance aimed at improving energy efficiency and incorporating green building practices within their buildings. Now active in more than 30 cities around the country, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is the nation’s largest nonprofit intermediary in the community development and affordable housing fields. Bay Area LISC has been working since 1981 to support locally driven community development efforts to improve the quality of life in low-income Bay Area communities. We help community-based organizations transform communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones - good places to live, do business, work, play, and raise families. Our strength lies in our strong partnerships with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and our commitment to locally based community revitalization. We marshal resources from around the region and the nation, providing capital, skills, tools, and knowledge to grow and sustain place-based initiatives. We have financed the construction or rehabilitation of 11,000 units of affordable housing and more than 1.2 million square feet of retail and community facility space. For more information about national LISC and the Bay Area LISC program, visit our websites at www.lisc.org and www.bayarealisc.org. ABOUT GREEN CONNECTION Bay Area LISC’s Green Connection program promotes energy efficient and green affordable housing through technical assistance, trainings, grants, financing, and policy support. The Green Connection program builds the capacity of the affordable housing sector to understand and utilize energy efficiency, renewable energy, resource conservation, green building, and green maintenance mechanisms. In this way, Green Connection helps to partner the community development field with the environmental movement to create healthy and sustainable communities for all – and particularly for low-income individuals and families. Green Connection also strives to incorporate green practices into neighborhood building efforts more broadly. ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES The LISC Green Connection Assistant Program Officer will work with affordable housing developers and managers, as well as other community development practitioners, to provide information on energy efficiency and green building resources to facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of green affordable housing. The Assistant will support lending activities to facilitate the development of housing and community facilities, and participate in LISC teams working on targeted neighborhood initiatives. The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will report to the Green Connection Program Officer. Responsibilities of the Assistant Program Officer include: Support Bay Area LISC’s partnerships with Build It Green and the Green Affordable Housing Coalition: The goal of these partnerships is to build the capacity of affordable housing developers and providers to build and maintain green projects and to institutionalize the knowledge and practice of green building within the affordable housing field. Conduct training, including the current set of LISC trainings about greening affordable housing. Assist with training, lending and tracking activities to facilitate the financing and development of affordable housing and community facilities. Ensure that affordable housing developers and property managers have access to information on energy efficient and green building practices. Assist with the development and utilization of Green Connection resources. Maximize the number of green building and sustainable community revitalization projects in targeted neighborhood initiatives, e.g. green affordable housing and schools, green festivals, parks, playing fields and recreation activities, and access to healthy foods. On-Going Program Support: Work with Program Officers to ensure Green Connection and Community Real Estate Development programs meet targeted milestones and objectives. QUALIFICATIONS The APO is a career-track position in the field of community development; the applicant should be committed to a career in community development and planning. A Bachelors degree is required. Graduate level education in urban planning, policy, business, or related fields is desirable. Significant work experience in community development, neighborhood organizing, or political advocacy is a plus. Experience in affordable housing, green building, and energy efficiency is preferred. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree, Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated ability to work professionally and productively with individuals and communities of diverse racial, ethnic, economic, social and educational backgrounds. Strong professional oral and written communication skills. Good range of computer skills and experience with software applications. Excellent work and project organizational skills. Highly motivated, self directed, and able to perform multiple tasks with limited supervision. Strong facilitation and training skills. Flexible and positive attitude with group processes, a good sense of humor, patience and integrity COMPENSATION LISC offers a competitive annual salary and excellent benefits package. APPLY TO Qualified applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in the position. Search: Green Connection Assistant Program Officer Bay Area LISC 369 Pine Street, Suite 350 San Francisco, CA 94104 Email: BALISC@lisc.org DEADLINE: Position open until filled. LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Construction Manager. FT position for MI licensed residential builder to lead construction of 8 Energy Star homes per year. Supervise & support volunteers & staff; direct all planning, design, scheduling, construction & warranty work.
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity (KVHH) is a very dynamic, complex organization. Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity makes homeownership possible for 8 Kalamazoo County low-income partner families per year. We help each of our partner families build and buy their own simple, decent, affordable home. The transformation of our partners, volunteers, staff and donors is remarkable. The work is hard and steady. The community impact and benefits we provide are tremendous.
E-mail cover letter & resume to: mailbox@habitatkalamazoo.org No phone calls please.
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Dwelling Place (Grand Rapids) is seeking a full-time Director of Fund Development, an upper level management position with one of the largest non-profit community development corporations in Michigan. For 28 years, Dwelling Place has created affordable housing opportunities for lower income households and worked towards revitalization of core city neighborhoods. The organization now offers over 1,000 units of housing throughout West Michigan, with a staff of more than 80 and an annual budget of over $8 million.
Dwelling Place is seeking a highly motivated individual with demonstrated success in the field of fundraising to manage a comprehensive fund development and communications plan, which includes all facets of annual giving, United Way and foundation grants, special project and capital campaigns, planned giving and endowment gifts, website development and public relations initiatives.
Qualified candidates must also possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a related field and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Salary commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefit package.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Dennis Sturtevant Chief Executive Officer Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc. 101 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Suite 2 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Dwelling Place (Grand Rapids) is now recruiting to fill the Director of Safety position. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for excellence and a commitment to ensuring the safety and well being of all residents and commercial tenants in Dwelling Place properties. The Safety Director will plan, organize and coordinate all safety functions and operations, direct long-range planning, resource allocation, and operational coordination of all emergency response and safety functions.
Specific responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Salary: Annual Salary Range $40,708 - $52,968. Hiring Range will depend on education, experience, certifications, and skill level.
Send resume and salary requirements to:
Director of Safety c/o Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc. 101 Sheldon Blvd., Suite 2 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 OR email: klewis@dwellingplacegr.org
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Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI) is a spiritually based, non-profit organization in Lansing. VOAMI is expanding it’s services in the Lansing area. We are seeking talented and motivated people to join us in the journey of serving Lansing’s homeless population.
The following six positions are currently available:
Interested candidates should email resume/cover letter with salary requirements to employment@voami.org, fax to 517-484-5353, Attention Renee or hand deliver to Volunteers of America Michigan, 430 North Larch Street, 48912.
Friday, September 19, 2008 is the deadline for applying for these positions. EEOE
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The Clean Energy Coalition, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization based in Washtenaw
County, Michigan, seeks a Project Manager to assist in the
development and implementation of the organization’s energy efficiency and
renewable energy projects and events which serve a statewide target market.
Current project areas include solar energy, clean transportation, residential
and commercial energy efficiency, as well as the coordination of four annual
events with attendance totaling over 6,000. The Project Manager works under the
guidance of the Executive Director.
No phone inquiries please. Qualified individuals please submit a writing sample, resume, and a letter addressed to:
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LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION Director, New Orleans Vacant Properties Initiative Gulf Region Rebuilding Initiative September 5, 2008 Application Deadline: September 30, 2008 Position Description LISC is seeking a full-time Director to manage the New Orleans Vacant Properties Initiative (NOVPI) for a period of at least two years. The NOVPI was formally established in January 2008 as a partnership between LISC and the National Vacant Properties Campaign (NVPC.) He or she will report directly to the LISC Senior Vice President of the Gulf Region Rebuilding Initiative and will work closely with the NVPC Director and Executive Team. The New Orleans Vacant Properties Initiative Director will be able to draw from the expertise of LISC’s and NVPC’s extensive national networks of practitioners and experts, and will help document and share nationally the innovations and successful strategies that are implemented in New Orleans. The NOVPI Director will build on NVPC’s previous work in New Orleans and assist the City of New Orleans and the local development entities to assess, design, develop, and implement a variety of vacant property reclamation programs and policies that will facilitate neighborhood stabilization and land acquisition, disposition and reclamation. The role of the New Orleans Director will be two-fold: 1) to help assess and design neighborhood stabilization strategies, including property acquisition, management, and disposition systems and programs that hasten the return of vacant properties to productive use; to 2) increase affordable housing and real estate development in New Orleans through assistance to nonprofit developers. The Director will work very closely with key stakeholders at the City of New Orleans, the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA), the New Orleans City Council, local nonprofit developers, funders, and financial institutions. The primary responsibilities of the position include the following: Manage the operations and programs of the New Orleans Vacant Properties Initiative, including managing an office, overseeing financial management of the program, making regular progress reports and complying with grant reporting requirements, hiring and managing staff (probably one additional person), and setting the strategic direction of the program. This position is an extension of the National Vacant Properties Campaign in New Orleans, and the Director will be responsible for regular communication with both LISC and the Director of the NVPC, as well as collaboration on certain aspects of the New Orleans program. Direct technical assistance to local partners to make property acquisition/management/disposition improvements. Working with the LISC Gulf Region Rebuilding staff, the NOVPI Director will develop approaches to provide local leaders with needed technical expertise to support the design and implementation of specific neighborhood stabilization and land acquisition/disposition systems improvements. Examples of areas requiring additional technical expertise include: local government management, code enforcement, property acquisition, title clearance, and disposition and reuse strategies, and funding of these strategies. Support increased production of affordable and mixed-income housing by working with NORA, the city of New Orleans, and LISC Gulf Region staff to identify and/or assemble financing and develop strategies to improve nonprofit development capacity. As NORA implements targeted development RFPs and as thousands of Katrina-damaged Road Home properties are passed to NORA for disposition in coming months, it is critical that developers obtain the assistance and financing they need to ramp up their development capacity. Facilitate collaborative problem-solving and peer-to-peer exchange among the local leaders and community stakeholders who are most directly involved with vacant property policy and implementation, including leaders with the City of New Orleans, NORA, the City Council, nonprofit and for-profit developers, funders, residents, and other stakeholders. This will entail reaching out to local practitioners and leaders to seek their expertise on improving policies/programs/practices, and building coalitions to advise and support the policies and practices that local leaders seek to implement. Working closely with the NVPC Director and its national network of experts and practitioners, the New Orleans Vacant Properties Initiative Director will help New Orleans practitioners and policymakers learn from their peers by bringing outside experts to New Orleans and organizing peer exchange visits for local practitioners to other cities, as well as convening community forums with experts on relevant and current topics. Prior Work Experience Candidates should have at least five to seven years of relevant experience, including work in at least two of the following fields: housing, community development, smart growth, urban planning, brownfields redevelopment, local government and/or nonprofit management, and public policy. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in community development, planning finance or real estate or related field. Masters or law degree preferred. Relevant experience in community development, housing, public policy, planning, or smart growth. Preference for real estate development and real estate finance experience. Proven ability to work in a culturally diverse environment. Leadership skills and ability to develop program vision. Demonstrated management experience, including staff supervision and financial management/reporting. Comfortable speaking in public forums and facilitating relationships among various sectors. Ability to manage multiple agendas and operate effectively. Strong interest in the community development field. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven capacity to work with senior level corporate, philanthropic and public sector officials. Good organizational abilities; ability to work independently. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Internet communications (email, listserv management, web-based communications services.) Preference will be giving to candidates with familiarity with Orleans Parish local government and civic institutions. Location The position will be located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Background Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation, headquartered in New York City. LISC provides financial and technical assistance to community-based organizations (CBOs) in over thirty urban and rural programs nationwide. By marshaling private sector resources and providing financial and technical support to these organizations, LISC enables residents and other key stakeholders to set their own priorities and shape the process of community renewal. The National Vacant Properties Campaign, founded in 2003, is a unique partnership led by LISC, Smart Growth America, the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech, and the Genesee Institute that brings together hundreds of housing, community development, smart growth, environmental, and economic development advocates and practitioners, researchers, elected officials, and others – all pursuing the goal of reclaiming vacant properties to revitalize their communities. For more information, see the Campaign website at www.vacantproperties.org. No city has experienced the impact of vacant properties more profoundly than New Orleans in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. LISC and NVPC initiated the New Orleans Vacant Properties Initiative in January 2008 to help local leaders improve the systems that facilitate vacant property reclamation, a critical component of the New Orleans rebuilding process. The NOVPI local office works closely with LISC’s Gulf Region Rebuilding Initiative, which currently provides technical assistance and financial support to a small number of community-based organizations working on New Orleans’ recovery. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by September 30 to: Evelyn Brown Senior Vice President, Gulf Rebuilding Initiative ebrown@lisc.org No Calls Please LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LISC OFFERS A COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
Grants and Contracts Management Department Job Responsibilities Grants Manager Background Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Grant Manager within the Grants and Contracts Management Department. About LISC LISC is a national non-profit organization which provides financial and technical assistance to community development corporations (CDCs) working to improve social and economic conditions in low-income, urban communities. Founded in 1979 by The Ford Foundation, LISC has grown to become the nation’s premier national non-profit intermediary providing holistic support for neighborhood development and working to enhance the overall community development industry. Last year, LISC and its affiliates invested more than a billion dollars in communities across the country. More information about the company is available at our website www.lisc.org. About the Grants and Contracts Management Team LISC’s Grants and Contracts Management (GCM) Department is a close-knit 10 person team responsible for effectively managing government and private funds, including subagreements with community organizations and consultants to carry out the corporate goal of creating healthy, sustainable communities throughout the country. The Department works with LISC’s 30 local offices and rural program in 77 communities as well as with community partners to carry out this mission. GCM team members are encouraged to take on projects which encourage their leadership and growth and promote strong business practices. Principal Areas of Responsibility For the local and national program offices in an assigned portfolio, the primary responsibilities of the Grants Manager include: Receive and review recommendations from LISC local offices for grants, amendments and consultant agreements; use LISC’s information technology systems to track those recommendations; Prepare a list of government funded recommendations for additional review by internal LISC committee; participate in all meetings of that approval committee; Prepare grant letters, contracts and amendments to CDCs and consultants; Monitor grants and contracts for deliverables, invoices, compliance with terms and conditions. Review and approve disbursement requests for privately funded grants and consultants; Create and maintain necessary electronic files for grants and contracts; Conduct necessary follow-up with program staff on all grant letters, consultant contracts and disbursements for privately funded actions in a timely manner to resolve outstanding issues; Monitor use of funds by reviewing grant requests in accordance with field office division to make sure there is consistency with contract terms, OMB regulations, and work plans. Provide technical assistance and training to field offices in federal contract requirements and strategic administration of government funding; Develop training segments/information materials and present at/participate in training sessions for LISC staff and CDCs receiving government funds; Conduct site visits to local LISC sites and funded CDCs as is necessary to ensure compliance with grant requirements; Provide other assistance as may be required for internal (interdepartmental) LISC projects and for special federal reporting requirements. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree required; Knowledge of community development, particularly CDCs, is preferred; Strong organizational and time management skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining professional relationships both internally and externally (e.g., community organizations, consultants and funders); Demonstrated experience developing/participating in presentations and conducting training events for a diverse range of public and nonprofit partners; Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and online and library research; Travel approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time; and This position is based in NYC. LISC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to: Maria Marcos Adler Deputy Director, Grants and Contracts Management LISC 501 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor New York, NY 10018 madler@lisc.org LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), the largest non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits, is seeking a Credit Analyst. The primary function of this position is to provide in-depth written analysis of sponsor financials and tax returns in a consistent manner that would provide clarity in the determination of approving LIHTC projects, in a collaborative environment. Duties include: responsible for credit analysis of non-profit and for-profit developer partners for approximately 100 projects per year, assist the underwriting manager in preparing annual financial reviews and updates of risk analyses of NEF’s developer customers, evaluate developer organizational structure, capacity and track record, analyze guarantor financial statements, financial trends and financial capacity.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor in accounting, finance, real estate or business. Master’s degree is desirable along with minimum of two years experience in financial analysis or accounting. Must have the ability to produce accurate and timely information by self-reviewing work and meeting define time deadlines, exercise initiative, mature judgment, establish and maintain effective professional demeanor and working relationships with supervisor, co-workers and all other NEF professional staff. Skill sets must include excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, exemplary oral/written communication and proficient computer skills in MS Excel strongly preferred and experience working with spreadsheet database applications. We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements via fax to (312) 360-0804, e-mail to rhall@nefinc.org, or mail to The National Equity Fund, Human Resources Department, 120 South Riverside Plaza, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. NEF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Child & Family Services of Southwestern Michigan is seeking an Associate Director. CFS is a private non-profit agency providing day care, home care, and guardianship services to older adults, a crisis shelter for children, general and specialized foster care, and other child welfare programs.
Position is responsible for the development and management of programs, operations and staff. A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, education, business administration, criminal justice, or public administration and 2 years of experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency OR a Bachelor's degree with a major in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, guidance and counseling, education, business administration, or public administration and 4 years experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency. Experience in grant management and fund development, i.e. execution and solicitation; securing gifts, prospect research and cultivation. Send resume along with salary expectations to: David Ford, Human Resources, PO Box 8789, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 ford@cfsswmi.org <mailto:ford@cfsswmi.org> fax 269-925-1730. EOE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CareerWorks is an employment and training organization located in Detroit, Michigan. They are looking to place approximately 500 youths ages 14-18 years of age in non-profit work environments in Detroit, Michigan for a six week period starting on July 14, 2008. These youth will be paid minimum wage by CareerWorks. There are no financial costs or financial obligations for the non profit. They are only requesting that the non profit provide a safe work environment and learning opportunity. Non profits are not limited in the number of students they may request; however, they must have work opportunities for each requested youth. Youth may participate in activities such as Day Camps, Clerical, Administrative and other type of non profit work activities. They cannot operate power tools or machinery because this is prohibited by law. Interested groups may contact Field Representative Robert Wardford at (313) 628-2244, if he is unavailable they may speak directly to David Bartholomew. They may also email him at Wardfor2@msu.edu <mailto:Wardfor2@msu.edu> . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Jefferson East Business Association, a non-profit corporation dediated to improving the quality of life on Detroit's lower eastside, is currently seeking to fill the position of Economic Development Director. The job posting is attached. Please submit cover letter, resume, 3 references and salary requirements to: Jefferson East Business Association Attn: Joshua Elling 14628 E. Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48215 Fax: 313-331-0311 For more information on JEBA, please visit www.jeffersoneast.org <https://owae2k.state.mi.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.jeffersoneast.org/> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HomeAid Michigan is currently accepting résumés for the position of Project Manager. The Project Manager works in partnership with the General Contractor and Service Provider to expedite and facilitate the entitlement, design and construction of projects. On a secondary level, the Project Manager assists the HomeAid staff with fundraising, event planning, and recruiting new building industry partners. The job posting is attached. Please send resume with cover letter (including salary requirements) to Jeff Muoio (jeff.muoio@homeaidmichigan.org <mailto:jeff.muoio@homeaidmichigan.org> ). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Coalition on Temporary Shelter is seeking a Job Developer. Under general supervision, develop case plans for residents, assist residents through counseling, weekly goal development and attainment, and ongoing support. Network with the TSP Director, Program Manager and staff to assist in the smooth operation of Peggy's Place. The job posting is attached. Submit resumes to: Joyce Johnson-Maples, Human Resources Director, Coalition on Temporary Shelter, 26 Peterboro Street, Detroit, MI 48201, Fax: (313) 831-4787, Email: jmaples@cotsdetroit.org <mailto:jmaples@cotsdetroit.org> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lighthouse of Oakland County is seeking a Housing Development & Community Outreach Coordinator. The job posting is attached. Applicants can email cover letters and resumes until August 4, 2008 to KStaley@lighthouseoakland.org <mailto:KStaley@lighthouseoakland.org> BEST Project Program Associate Full Job Description
The BEST Project, a capacity building initiative in Flint, Michigan,
seeks a Program Associate for 30-40 hours/week. The Program Associate
will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and,
occasionally, delivering a peer learning and professional development
series for nonprofit organizations in Genesee County. Additional
organizational assessment and capacity building project management
roles and responsibilities may be assigned. The Program Associate
reports to the Project Director. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
Work with Project Director to plan BEST training calendar for
participating agencies, funders and consultants
Work with Administrative Assistant to coordinate event details
including location, catering and registration.
Design, collect and summarize participant feedback.
Monitor organizational assessment progress and deadlines for Third
Cohort agencies.
Represent the organization internally and externally in the absence of
the Project Director.
Research and vet professional development topics, presenters and
strategies.
Monitor peer learning and professional development goals and progress
to date and report to Project Director.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with advanced degree in human
service, public policy, business administration or related field
preferred. Minimum three year’s experience managing events including
marketing and public relations activities.
Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
including facilitation and presentation experience. Strong
relationship-building and organizational skills.
Enjoys working both independently and with a team.
Familiarity with the nonprofit sector through work experience or
volunteering required. Sound judgment and strong professional presence
Ability to use initiative, diplomacy and tact Detail-oriented,
analytical, patient Enjoy working independently, with some degree of
flexibility and ambiguity; enjoy working as part of a team, exchanging
insights and following up on team members’ input Skill working with
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and marketing software.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume along with five
references to info@bestprojectonline.org. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2008. No calls please.
BAY AREA
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION (LISC) Job Announcement ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks an assertive, “take charge” individual to fill an Administrative Assistant position. Now active in more than 30 cities around the country, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is the nation’s largest nonprofit intermediary in the community development and affordable housing fields. Since 1981, Bay Area LISC has helped community-based organizations transform neighborhoods into healthier places to live, do business, work, play, and raise families. We marshal resources from around the region and the nation, providing capital, skills, tools, and knowledge to grow and sustain place-based initiatives. We have financed the construction or rehabilitation of 11,000 units of affordable housing and more than 1.2 million square feet of retail and community facility space. For more information about national LISC and the Bay Area LISC program, visit our websites at www.lisc.org and www.bayarealisc.org. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Office Manager and other program staff, and will be responsible for key administrative functions relating to fundraising and communications, affordable housing and community facilities lending and training, and general office operations. The office has 11 employees. For the right candidate, the position offers an excellent working environment and exposure to a broad range of community development work. Responsibilities General Program Support Maintain database of program activity. Assist in processing loan and grant requests on an on-going basis. Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, conferences and events. Fundraising & Communications Process grants and track donor reporting Assemble materials for use in preparing funding reports, newsletters, and brochures. Office Administration Support Office Manager in general office duties including distributing mail, filing, photocopying, answering phones, ordering supplies, processing invoices, and maintaining computers. Qualifications Two or more years of office secretarial/administrative assistance experience preferred. Previous community development or human services work a plus. Demonstrated ability to work professionally and productively with individuals and communities of diverse racial, ethnic, economic, social and educational backgrounds. Good range of computer skills and experience with software applications. Excellent work and project organizational skills. Highly motivated, self directed, and able to perform multiple tasks with limited supervision. Flexible and positive attitude, a good sense of humor, patience and integrity AA degree required, Bachelor’s degree highly preferred To Apply Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: “AA Search”, Bay Area LISC, 369 Pine Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA 94104; balisc@lisc.org. No phone calls please. Position is open immediately. Applications considered upon receipt. LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MSHDA/LISC AmeriCorps Program
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve through non-profits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters. In exchange for a year or two of service, AmeriCorps members earn a modest living allowance as well as an educational award to help pay for student loans, graduate school, or vocational training. In 1994, National LISC partnered with the Corporation for National Service to sponsor an AmeriCorps program as an additional strategy to help community development corporations (CDCs) help themselves. LISC is partnering with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Cities of Promise (COP), a whole cloth quality of life initiative that aims at reducing poverty and promoting community and economic development. This initiative is part of the Governor’s urban agenda to transform Michigan’s economy by combining resources of the State of Michigan and the strength of local government and community based organizations. Cities include Benton Harbor, Detroit, Flint, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Muskegon Heights, Pontiac, and Saginaw. For more information go to www.citiesofpromise.org. MSHDA/LISC Cities of Promise AmeriCorps position begins September 1, 2008. This position offers candidates a rich set of experiences, working in a diverse community, while learning the fundamentals of community development and neighborhood revitalization. We will provide extensive training opportunities. A one year commitment is requested. Candidates interested in comprehensive and integrative community development will find this position as a great experience. We are seeking strongly motivated individuals that possess leadership skills, good written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, and the ability to network with community organizations. In addition candidates must be community focused and have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The MSHDA/LISC COP member would be involved in a range of activites/ projects including: Assist faith based groups involved with IDA program market the program, enlist participants, and set up financial literacy training Provide research support to subcommittees doing asset mapping, etc. Provide grant writing assistance, including searching out grants opportunities Assist developing and conducting surveys at the neighborhood level Assist Safe Routes staff develop volunteer groups, train them in how to conduct walking audits, compile results of walking audits, write and submit applications Assist subcommittees plan and conduct Housing Fairs The members would provide assistance to the Partnership Team by working with their MSHDA Co-captain to develop a subcommittee framework formed around existing plans, identify top priority activities, removing project barriers for successful completion, and identifying a signature project for special focus. AmeriCorps members will work with their Co-Captains in each of their cities on the following sub committees: Cabinet on the Road, Neighborhood Stabilization, Homeownership Rehab, Economic Development, Contactors Assistance Program, Demolition of Properties, Safe Routes to School, Community Involvement and Outreach, and other statewide initiatives. MSHDA/LISC Cities of Promise have one full-time AmeriCorps position for each of the following cities: Benton Harbor, Flint, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Pontiac, and Saginaw. A living stipend for a full time position pay is $18,000 year, plus benefits. At the end of service, MSHDA/LISC AmeriCorps staff members also receive an edcational stipend of $4,725 for full-time members for future educational expenses, including repayment of student loans or for returning to school. Members must be willing to travel and need to have reliable transportation. Candidates already living in the Benton Harbor, Detroit, Flint, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Muskegon Heights, Pontiac, and Saginaw COP cities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please attach your resume with your application. Deadline for application submission is August 15, 2008. Interviews will be August 21st. Call Louis Vinson at 517-335-6681 for further information about the positions; or email him at vinsonL2@michigan.gov. For more information about LISC and 2008-2009 AmeriCorps applications go to: http://www.lisc.org/michigan/programs/americorps_8266/application_9924.shtml Lighthouse Communities, Inc.
LISC/AMERICORPS SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Term Dates: September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 Hours per Week: 35/week Employer: Lighthouse Communities, Inc. 1422 Madison Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Position Title: Neighborhood Coordinator – Southtown Matching Fund Position Summary: Lighthouse Communities’ Neighborhood Coordinator will help implement a new model for community organizing under the Southtown Matching Fund by working closely with prospective applicants, training residents and neighborhood groups, and supporting other capacity building efforts under the Southtown Revitalization Plan. Job Responsibilities: The main duties of the Member will focus on: Overseeing the implementation of neighborhood organizing activities. Designing and conducting resident leadership trainings. Coordinating outreach and volunteer recruitment efforts. Coordinating with community-based groups to ensure that neighborhood projects are successfully completed. Assisting in the coordination of resident leadership and economic development efforts by working directly with contractors under the Southtown Matching Fund. Assisting in the implementation of the Madison Avenue revitalization plan by coordinating projects and activities with Lighthouse partners. Position Qualifications: Commitment to community development values Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to interact in professional and informal settings Great ability to interact with the public Computer competence (word, excel, outlook) Bachelor’s degree (preferred) Community Organizing experienced (preferred) Benefits: $18,000 stipend, health care, child care, Segal Education Award Please submit resume and cover letter to Lighthouse Communities to ana@lcgr.net by August 12th, 2008. Southwest Detroit Development Collaborative
Service Description The mission of the LISC AmeriCorps program is to transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities by placing AmeriCorps Members with Community Development Corporations (CDCs). LISC helps CDCs assist in the revitalization of underserved neighborhoods across America by providing financing and technical know-how to CDCs in order for the groups to develop affordable housing, spur commercial investments, create jobs and expand other services that improve the quality of life in the low-income communities where they live and work. AmeriCorps is one component of LISC’s human capital agenda and seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year at CDCs to help build organizational capacity. Detroit LISC’s focus on Southwest Detroit resulted in the creation of Southwest’s Strategic Investment Area Initiative (SIA). An outgrowth of this effort was the establishment of the Southwest Detroit Development Collaborative (SDDC). SDDC’s mission is to enhance the growth of Southwest Detroit as an ethnically and economically diverse community and promote its image as an exciting place to live, work, shop and play. The purpose of SDDC is to act as a collective voice for its members and to further coordinate plans and implementation of economic development, education, housing, public safety and transportation initiatives. Other issues such as the environment and greenways, parks,and infrastructure improvements are integrated into these topical areas. SDDC has an ongoing project in partnership with Lawrence Technological University and University of Detroit Mercy. Focusing on community mapping of Southwest Detroit, the project is working to assist nonprofit agencies/organizations in the community to best utilize data and mapping as planning, design, development and evaluative tools. The intent is to create an interactive, digital interface model that can support community design and development policy decisions. Community members are active partners in evolving the digital interface at the agency/organization, coalition, city and regional levels. The Americorp intern hired by SDDC will be an integral part of the project team. . Intern Activities The intern will serve as a liaison between SDDC, the community and the research team. He/she will assist in the following ways: Data collection and review. Working with the research team, he/she will assist in collecting and refining new data in partnership with SDDC organizations and others that should be part of the digital interface. The individual will work hand in hand with the ad-hoc SDDC committee formed to inform the team on which data sets should be included, help develop the application of the model for strategic planning for their own agencies as well as in support of the SDDC work plan, and assist in determining next steps. Training, analysis and application. The intern will work with the team to help provide technical assistance in using the digital interface. As a member of the team, they will be involved in determining new ways in which to illustrate physical design, human investment and policy recommendations for land use planning and urban design recommendations. In particular, the web-based application will be reviewed in light of the goals and strategies outlined in the current SDDC work plan as that plan is revised over the next year. They will assist with developing a training manual and program for using the digital interface. Iidentifying ongoing and future greenways/park/recreation and buffer projects in Southwest Detroit. As part of the mapping project, the intern will also work with the Executive Director to pull together the vision of non-motorized connectivity across the community as being proposed by multiple groups both in Detroit and the surrounding cities. Ultimately, we will be able to make recommendations for future development phases of greenways and outline ways that routes can be promoted to attract maximum use by community residents. Other duties as assigned by SDDC’s Executive Director Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, some master’s level coursework Urban planning background either in training, education (degree) or experience Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people Ability to work independently and in a team environment Computer skills, in particular proficiency in GIS and/or other mapping programs Good written and oral communication skills This position is half-time. Part-time interns are required to serve for a minimum of 900 hours over a full year at SDDC. Members are invited to attend a national orientation the week of November 9 – 15, 2008 and monthly meetings and trainings hosted by the local LISC office. SDDC will also make additional training opportunities available. Members will earn a stipend of $9,000 plus have fully paid health and dental insurance benefits. Childcare subsidies may also be available. Mileage will be reimbursed. Upon successful completion of the service year, members will be eligible for a $2,362.50 education award to pay off existing student loans or return to school. Application Process Please send a cover letter detailing your interest and experience, a resume and the completed LISC Americort application to: Kristine B. Miranne, Executive Director, SDDC Via e-mail: kristine.miranne@att.net Or viia fax: (313) 842-0697 Application deadline: August 4, 2008. The appointment will begin September 2, 2008 A AmeriCorps Application I . PARTICIPANT PROFILE Name: Last______________________________________First_______________________Mi__________________ Social Security Number_________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year)_______________________________________________________________________ Current Address___________________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________State_____________________________Zip___________________ _ Permanent Address__________________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________ State ____________________Zip____________________________ Telephone Number: Daytime (____)__________________________Evening (_____)___________________ Are you a U.S Citizen Yes No or Permanent Resident Alien? Yes No 8. Date of Availability: Month ________________________Year___________________________________ 9. Geographic Preference: Eastern USA Midwest USA West Pacific/Northwest _____Kalamazoo_____Grand Rapids _____Lansing ____Flint _____ Ann Arbor _____ Pontiac _____ Detroit ____No Preference Have you served previously with AmeriCorps or any other National Service program? If yes, please provide the following information: Name of Program Location From To What type of slot are you interested in? Please indicate whether you are interested in a: ____ Fulltime (1700 hours) ____ Halftime (900 hours) ____ Quartertime (450 hours) ____ Summer (300 hours) II. PERSONAL STATEMENT Please answer the following questions on an attached sheet. Each reponse should not exceed 500 words. Why do you want to join LISC AmeriCorps? What do you hope to contribute to the program and the community in which you will be serving? Other than location, do you have any preferences, or specific interest that you would like taken into consideration during placement (i.e. working specifically with youth, community beautification, or housing). Describe a challenge you have encountered in your work or in your community involvement and how you addressed the situation. III. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES LISC AmeriCorps is looking for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to service and a willingness to work with others. Leadership, flexibility, initiative, and maturity are also important characteristics of a LISC AmeriCorps member. Please describe any service work you have performed in your community. Include social, school, professional, and neighborhood projects and programs. Describe the types of service and the dates of involvement. IV. SKILLS As an LISC AmeriCorps Member you will be working directly with the community: residents, youth, property owners, tenant associations, volunteers and CDCs addressing a wide-range of community needs. Please list any skills and practical experience you may have that can be applied to your service. V. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Graduate/Professional degree 6. Associate degree Graduate/Professional study 7. High school graduate College graduate 8. GED Some college 9. Less than high school completed Technical school/Apprenticeship 10. Other, specify____________________ Beginning with the most recent, list all schools attended, including high school, any trade or technical schools, Job Corps, etc. Name of School Location of School City/State Dates Attended Area of Study Type of Degree/Certificate and Date Received (expected) VI. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please include any self-employment, home management, military service, full or part-time, salaried employment. Start with your current or most recent experience. Photocopy this page if additional sheets are necessary. If this information is included in an attached resume, it is not necessary to repeat it here. A. Employer Title Phone Address Name of Supervisor Hours per week From To Responsibilities Reason for leaving: B. Employer Title Phone Address Name of Supervisor Hours per week From To Responsibilities Reason for leaving: B. Employer Title Phone Address Name of Supervisor Hours per week From To Responsibilities Reason for leaving: VII. REFERENCES Please list three individuals whom we may contact as references. We encourage you to list people who know you well, such as employers, teachers, representatives of volunteer organizations, or community members. Do not include the name of a relative. 1.Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone Number ( ) Relationship 2.Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone Number ( ) Relationship 3.Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone Number ( ) Relationship VIII. OPTIONAL INFORMATION Providing the information in this section is optional and will not affect your selection. Describe your ethnic background: African American White non-Hispanic Hispanic/Latino Asian American/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native _________________________ 2. Do you have any special needs that require accommodations: Yes No If yes, please specify ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Does you family receive public assistance (e.g. AFDC, Food Stamps) Yes No If yes, please specify ______________________________________________________________ Total annual household income from all sources: _________________________________________ How many people (parents/siblings/children/spouse) live with you? ________________________________ IX. LEGAL Existence of a criminal conviction/adjudication may or may not, depending on the circumstances, disqualify you from consideration. However, misrepresentation of that record – lying or not telling the whole truth – will disqualify you. Answer the following questions fully. We reserve the right to run background/security checks as needed. Have you ever been convicted, or adjudicated as a juvenile offender, of any criminal offense by a civilian or military court? Do not include minor traffic violations (if no, skip to section X) Yes (If you answered yes then complete Questions 2 through 4.) No Are you now under charges for any offenses or are any civil suits or judgement pending against you? (Do not include charges for minor traffic offenses.) Yes No (if you answered no, skip to Section X. Date: ____________________________________ Place: __________________________________________ 3. ARE YOU NOW ON PROBATION OR PAROLE? Yes No 4. Provide the name, address and phone number of the court, probation officer, or parole officer who we can contact to verify the above information. Name: ___________________________________ Title:__________________Phone ______________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ X. CONSENT FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK & CERTIFICATION To the extent permitted by state and local law in the jurisdiction where the Member is placed in service, the Member hereby agrees to allow LISC to conduct a criminal history record check on him/her if he/she is placed in service in an environment where he/she will have substantial direct contact with children or other individuals considered vulnerable by the Program. Applicants/Members have the right to be treated fairly and have their privacy respected. Applicants/Members will be given the opportunity to challenge the accuracy of information that LISC receives. All applications must be signed by the applicant. By signing this application, you are stating that all of the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. Signature __________________________________________________Date_______________________________________ INTAKE SPECIALIST – MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Job Description The Intake Specialist is responsible for providing intake and support services to the Washtenaw Foreclosure Prevention efforts. The position will handle initial phone calls and assist Housing Counselors with customers who are delinquent, or in danger of being delinquent, on their mortgage loan. The Specialist is expected to maintain confidential customer files and customer information and adhere to policies and procedures for confidentiality. The Intake Specialist will: Provide direct customer services including conducting initial intake, completing history and release of information forms, triaging customers to the appropriate Housing Counselor, Conduct research and data collection, and Provide administrative and clerical support to the program and to the Housing Counselors, Core duties will include, but are not limited to, Direct service: Phone and face-to-face pre-screening of customers Explain foreclosure processes to customers Gather and organize customer’s pre-workout paperwork Make referral to appropriate housing counseling agency or set appointment directly with Housing Counselor per protocol Provide community referrals for post-ownership assistance (“soft landings”) Data collection: Follow up with the appropriate counseling agency Follow up with customers after the workout agreement to track outcomes Maintain updated databases, spreadsheets, and lists for various customer categories, referrals, and data collection Clerical support: Outreach (mailings and phone calls) to identified prospective customers Assist in planning community and professional education trainings Work as part of an interagency team in strategic and case triage meetings CONFLICT OF INTEREST STANDARD An applicant cannot be considered for this position whose current employment, or the employment of immediate family members, conflicts with the ethical considerations of this position (e.g. mortgage broker, real estate agent, or mortgage “rescue” work). Federal Policy Internship Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation’s largest community development support organization, seeks an undergraduate student for a fall 2008 internship in its Washington DC based federal policy office. A stipend is available and college credit can be arranged. Prior exposure to government relations, political campaigns, or the community development industry is helpful. The selected candidate will gain hands on Capitol Hill experience, play an integral role in building a nation-wide campaign to support community development, and develop a working knowledge of housing policy, community development, and related issues. The internship is ideal for a student with career aspirations in government relations or the community development industry. The candidate should have excellent research skills, be able to effectively communicate findings of that research, and have a solid foundation in Microsoft Office. Specific responsibilities during the internship will include: Cover Congressional hearings for LISC and provide notes to Policy Team as assigned Prepare and update materials for Capitol Hill visits Assist with all phases of preparation for special outreach events, including Congressional staff briefings, luncheons, and industry outreach Assist in keeping the mailing lists and Congressional matrices up to date Assist on a variety of research projects, including Congressional outreach, Presidential Candidates, and other special topics as assigned Please email a resume and brief cover letter to Stephen Sugg at ssugg@lisc.org. Applications received by August 15, 2008 will receive preference. See www.lisc.org for an overview of the organization. LISC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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