Program Officer,Housing and Real Estate

The role

The Program Officer will manage housing programs and real estate development initiatives to support affordable housing in Indianapolis. This role involves identifying lending opportunities, managing a portfolio of grants and technical assistance, and building capacity for nonprofit housing partners.

What you will do

• Manage programs and activities connected to local housing strategy.
• Track local housing trends, project pipelines, and partner needs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Manage a portfolio of housing and real estate development initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with funders, financial institutions, and public agencies.
• Support the preparation of proposals, applications, and reports.
• Manage grants, contracts, and consulting engagements.
• Identify and cultivate housing and real estate development lending opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with real estate partners and developers.
• Support early-stage project review and coordinate with lending and legal teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in affordable housing, real estate development, community development finance, urban planning, lending, public policy, nonprofit program management, or relate
• Understanding of affordable housing production, preservation, real estate development, development budgets, capital stacks, and the roles of public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit partners.
• Ability to identify mission-aligned lending opportunities and assess early-stage project readiness.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to borrowers and real estate development partners.
• Ability to manage and adapt programs.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to use data and partner input to identify challenges and develop solutions.
• Ability to listen, speak, write, and facilitate effectively.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, community organizations, and civic leaders.
• Detail orientation for documentation for programs, grants, contracts, and lending-related activities.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Requisite relevant work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) and 403(b) plans
• Generous Holidays
• Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the company

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.