Fellows will be placed with local nonprofit community development organizations pursuing projects in community development across Washington D.C. Example nonprofits include affordable housing developers, community development corporations, workforce training providers, organizations supporting small businesses and commercial corridors, etc.
At the direction of the nonprofit organizations, fellows will work with the nonprofit to support and engage with local small businesses, residents and other stakeholders that they serve on a daily basis.
Fellows will work approximately 35 hours per week, for 10 weeks and will be paid at a rate of $22 per hour.
The fellow class (expected to be approximately five to six individuals) will start in May 2026. LISC will provide the fellows with a comprehensive experience that will include an orientation, seminar series, neighborhood tours, ongoing mentorship, and a final presentation of their work.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of working experience or in pursuit of an advanced degree or High School diploma with six years of related professional experience.
Familiarity and/or working knowledge of community development issues including affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, or economic development preferred.
Willingness to work at least 3-5 days in person, in an office environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience engaging in community outreach.
Experience conducting surveys, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and representatives from the nonprofit and private sector.
Capacity to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects, set priorities for a challenging workload, and be a positive, solution-oriented professional.
Ability to approach work with a great sense of humility, and strong interest in and passion for community impact.
Familiarity and/or working knowledge of the DC region and the communities we serve is a plus.
Must have the capability to work remotely, including access to a working laptop or computer, internet and phone.
Conversational fluency in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin or Amharic may be helpful (but not required) as these languages are common in the communities we serve.

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being;
Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind;
Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans;
Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate;
Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance;
Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program;
Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team;
Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.

Community Development Fellow

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