Low Income Investment Fund
Senior Program Officer, ECE (BuildUp Oregon)
Low Income Investment Fund, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Program Officer, ECE (BuildUp Oregon)
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Low Income Investment Fund
Base Pay Range $90,000.00/yr - $99,000.00/yr
The Company The Low Income Investment Fund is a non‑profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that mobilizes capital and partners to achieve opportunity, equity and wellbeing for people and communities. LIIF innovates financial solutions to create more equitable outcomes for all by building and preserving affordable homes, quality educational opportunities from early childhood through higher education, health clinics, healthy food retail and community facilities. In this way, LIIF provides a bridge between private capital markets and communities. LIIF’s headquarters is in San Francisco and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C.
Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Program Manager, Early Care and Education.
Job Summary The Senior Program Officer (SPO), BuildUp Oregon, will play a key role in advancing access to high-quality early care and education (ECE) facilities through the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Co‑Location Fund. This innovative grant supports developers in building childcare centers co‑located with affordable housing throughout Oregon. The SPO will provide high-level program management, partner coordination, resource development, and technical assistance to a diverse group of stakeholders, including developers, government agencies, community-based organizations, ECE providers, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
Remote Position – Must be in the Multnomah County, Oregon – weekly site visits
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Program Development
Support strategic direction of ECE initiatives in collaboration with the Program Manager.
Develop frameworks and processes that improve program outreach, service delivery, and evaluation.
Identify emerging trends and propose data-driven program enhancements.
Represent the organization in strategic working groups and policy conversations.
Advanced Technical Assistance and Training
Deliver high-quality technical assistance to providers and community-based organizations focused on ECE facilities, business sustainability, and quality improvement.
Create and refine tools, templates, and learning resources for stakeholders.
Lead workshops and peer learning efforts to support field-wide capacity building.
Complex Grant and Project Oversight
Manage large-scale or multi-partner grants, ensuring milestones, compliance, and reporting requirements are met.
Contribute to proposal development, including work plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
Lead internal reporting and reflection processes to support continuous improvement.
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Strengthen collaborative efforts with public agencies, intermediaries, and funders.
Represent the program externally and communicate effectively with diverse partners.
Act as liaison between providers and systems influencing ECE infrastructure.
Data, Evaluation, and Reporting
Use data systems to monitor project outcomes and support program learning.
Analyze trends and performance metrics to inform internal decisions and funder reports.
Document promising practices and share findings with stakeholders.
Team Collaboration and Mentorship
Support onboarding and skill-building of junior team members.
Offer peer coaching and serve as a resource on tools, processes, and best practices.
Contribute to a positive team culture and cross-functional coordination.
Other Duties
Assist the Program Manager with strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in early care and education, planning, public administration, business, architecture, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in early childhood education, community development, or related field.
Experience managing or contributing to large-scale initiatives, technical assistance, and/or public‑private partnerships.
Understanding of childcare facility development, small business supports, and ECE systems.
Strong writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and community-led solutions.
Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours based on program needs.
Additional Information LIIF offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance in‑office and remote work. However, all employees are expected to work on‑site at least two (2) days per week. The successful candidate may be expected to travel occasionally for meetings, trainings, conferences, or other Company-sponsored events.
All Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with LIIF’s policies, we provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you believe you need an accommodation from the vaccination mandate required by this policy, please notify our Human Resources Department.
How to Apply Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter via our recruitment portal: Recruitment (adp.com).
Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies Please note that Low Income Investment Fund does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Low Income Investment Fund shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Low Income Investment Fund.
We do not accept unsolicited phone calls. Only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.
LIIF, an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer), believes that diversity ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and with diverse experience are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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Low Income Investment Fund
Base Pay Range $90,000.00/yr - $99,000.00/yr
The Company The Low Income Investment Fund is a non‑profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that mobilizes capital and partners to achieve opportunity, equity and wellbeing for people and communities. LIIF innovates financial solutions to create more equitable outcomes for all by building and preserving affordable homes, quality educational opportunities from early childhood through higher education, health clinics, healthy food retail and community facilities. In this way, LIIF provides a bridge between private capital markets and communities. LIIF’s headquarters is in San Francisco and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C.
Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Program Manager, Early Care and Education.
Job Summary The Senior Program Officer (SPO), BuildUp Oregon, will play a key role in advancing access to high-quality early care and education (ECE) facilities through the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Co‑Location Fund. This innovative grant supports developers in building childcare centers co‑located with affordable housing throughout Oregon. The SPO will provide high-level program management, partner coordination, resource development, and technical assistance to a diverse group of stakeholders, including developers, government agencies, community-based organizations, ECE providers, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
Remote Position – Must be in the Multnomah County, Oregon – weekly site visits
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Program Development
Support strategic direction of ECE initiatives in collaboration with the Program Manager.
Develop frameworks and processes that improve program outreach, service delivery, and evaluation.
Identify emerging trends and propose data-driven program enhancements.
Represent the organization in strategic working groups and policy conversations.
Advanced Technical Assistance and Training
Deliver high-quality technical assistance to providers and community-based organizations focused on ECE facilities, business sustainability, and quality improvement.
Create and refine tools, templates, and learning resources for stakeholders.
Lead workshops and peer learning efforts to support field-wide capacity building.
Complex Grant and Project Oversight
Manage large-scale or multi-partner grants, ensuring milestones, compliance, and reporting requirements are met.
Contribute to proposal development, including work plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
Lead internal reporting and reflection processes to support continuous improvement.
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Strengthen collaborative efforts with public agencies, intermediaries, and funders.
Represent the program externally and communicate effectively with diverse partners.
Act as liaison between providers and systems influencing ECE infrastructure.
Data, Evaluation, and Reporting
Use data systems to monitor project outcomes and support program learning.
Analyze trends and performance metrics to inform internal decisions and funder reports.
Document promising practices and share findings with stakeholders.
Team Collaboration and Mentorship
Support onboarding and skill-building of junior team members.
Offer peer coaching and serve as a resource on tools, processes, and best practices.
Contribute to a positive team culture and cross-functional coordination.
Other Duties
Assist the Program Manager with strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in early care and education, planning, public administration, business, architecture, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in early childhood education, community development, or related field.
Experience managing or contributing to large-scale initiatives, technical assistance, and/or public‑private partnerships.
Understanding of childcare facility development, small business supports, and ECE systems.
Strong writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and community-led solutions.
Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours based on program needs.
Additional Information LIIF offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance in‑office and remote work. However, all employees are expected to work on‑site at least two (2) days per week. The successful candidate may be expected to travel occasionally for meetings, trainings, conferences, or other Company-sponsored events.
All Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with LIIF’s policies, we provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you believe you need an accommodation from the vaccination mandate required by this policy, please notify our Human Resources Department.
How to Apply Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter via our recruitment portal: Recruitment (adp.com).
Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies Please note that Low Income Investment Fund does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement Low Income Investment Fund shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Low Income Investment Fund.
We do not accept unsolicited phone calls. Only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.
LIIF, an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer), believes that diversity ensures excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and with diverse experience are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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