Coordinator, Federal Affordable Housing

Housing Access and Affordability Coordinator

Our Mission 
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix, Arizona; and Beijing, we organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions; efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources; and functional land markets and reduced informality.

I’m HOME Team Overview
The I’m HOME team sits within the Land and Communities Impact Area of Programs at the Lincoln Institute. The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (“Lincoln”) convenes 2 networks focused on increasing new housing and preserving existing stock; and expanding the credit box to increase sustainable homeownership. This position will support these projects: the Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition (UMMC) and the Innovations in Manufactured Housing (I’m HOME). 

The UMMC combines 37 of the leading U.S. affordable housing advocacy organizations to urge the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve their performance in serving families that cannot access traditional mortgage markets.  The I’m HOME network envisions broader adoption of manufactured homes as a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and wealth-building affordable homeownership asset that significantly contributes to addressing the nation’s growing affordable housing crisis in both rural and urban areas. The network also strengthens tenant security in healthy and socially vibrant communities.

Position Overview
We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join the team. You will help us enhance our impact by contributing to our current and future initiatives, including networks, convenings, workshops, place-based pilot programs, research, publications and communications. You will be an integral member of the team while coordinating internally and interfacing with our external audience.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hrs/wk) located in our Washington DC office. This position is a hybrid work arrangement with approximately two-days weekly in the office. Our team tends to operate on a four-day workweek schedule.

What You Will Do:

Program Specific Work

• Participate in and coordinate the engagement of practitioner networks to advance goals of I’m HOME and the long-term goals of the Institute, utilizing research, project management and strategic planning skills
• Assist in translation of complex ideas and help write for a variety of audiences and contexts, including case studies, memos and white papers, meeting agendas and materials, web content, social media posts, federal comment letters, webinars, and the I’m HOME newsletters.
• Take initiative to collect new program ideas and explore programmatic opportunities. 
• Begin to develop expertise in a particular area and can provide support on that topic within LILP. 
• Work with other internal teams to advance the work of I’m HOME.
• Be a main point of contact for the general public, addressing inquiries and directing them appropriately.
• Represent Lincoln Institute externally by interacting with smaller groups or project teams and managing some client or partner relationships. 
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing back up support for the UMMC and other FAH related programs.

Administrative and Event Support

• Provide administrative support to both initiatives, including scheduling of meetings of networks/communities of practice, managing contracts as needed, grant management and other administrative support tasks.  
• Plan event content, draft event materials, and coordinate with speakers and the Events team. Coordinate with government officials, draft speaking notes for speakers, present at events.  
• Assist Director in tracking expenditures for the I’m HOME budget.

Procurement and Funder Support

• Work with program staff and procurement team to obtain necessary information for contracts. 
• Correspond with researchers and universities to explain Lincoln contract requirements. 
• Work with program staff to monitor contract deliverables and communicate with contractors regarding deliverable status.
• Work with Director and partnerships team and other Lincoln staff to obtain necessary information to be compliant with and/or for funder agreements. 
• Work with program staff to monitor contract deliverables and communicate with contractors regarding deliverable status.

Website Support

• Work with program staff and Institute web team to update and monitor website content.
• Assist in collecting materials (articles, graphics, images, etc.) for web-based presentations, based on existing or new materials, obtaining copyright permission from authors and journals, and other related tasks, as required.
• Monitor event webpages and request updates from the web team, where required.
   

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience, an undergraduate degree in related field could serve as a portion of the applicable experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently and with others.
• Creative ability to find fresh solutions and new insights to improve the quality of projects and events.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines ahead of schedule.
• Self-sufficient yet team focused.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
•  Proficiency in M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, online event platforms (Zoom) with Salesforce/Pardot, InDesign, and/or Canva preferred.

You Will Be Preferred If:

• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French.
• Prior experience working in or with historically underserved communities.

Compensation Overview 

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

Our Benefits

Include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 – Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest in joining the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer.

Our Values

We support a culture of forthright feedback, initiative, cooperation and teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accepting responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Massachusetts Polygraph Statement

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Non-Smoking Organization

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned, leased, or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times, including, but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking lots, company vehicles, and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary : $52,000 - $57,000