Enterprise Community Partners

Lead and develop enterprise-wide federal policy communications strategies, manage media relations, and craft messaging to influence public policy. | Minimum of 8 years in policy-related communications, exceptional writing skills, experience with legislative or advocacy campaigns, preferably in housing or related fields. | Communications, Director Location: Washington, DC Time Type: Full time Requisition ID: REQ3577 Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org Working at Enterprise At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package. Job Description Summary Based in Washington, the Communications Director will be Enterprise’s primary communications leader supporting our federal advocacy, policy development, and policy research in pursuit of creating affordable homes for the millions of people without one. As part of Enterprise’s growing national communications team, the role is responsible for identifying communications, messaging, and media relations priorities on public policy issues; developing and overseeing strategies to execute on those priorities; engaging with external peers in the field; and managing and cultivating Enterprise’s Washington press relationships. They will be a leader in communications strategy, a deft relationship manager, and a talented writer. The Policy Communications Director will work closely with Enterprise’s senior Washington-based staff, securing interviews, op-eds, and storytelling opportunities across the DC media landscape. A doer and leader, the Policy Communications Director will be a skilled, proficient writer at heart, passionate about developing persuasive, succinct messages that will advance our agenda in Washington and beyond. Job Description Responsibilities • Lead communications strategy for all of Enterprise’s major federal policy work • Partner closely with Enterprise’s policy development and research team to shape and promote the research that undergirds our advocacy across channels • Seek daily opportunities to position Enterprise’s experts as the go-to national voices on federal housing policy and legislation • In close coordination with the marketing and digital teams, help shape advocacy plans that leverage Enterprise’s unique voice and network to influence the public policy debate around our core priorities • Prepare memos, talking points, op-eds, press releases, media advisories, public testimony, and other materials in support of a robust media relations strategy • Engage in rapid response, ensuring Enterprise’s voice leads the conversation in the wake of major public policy or Washington-related developments • Nourish Enterprise’s network of reporter relationships, ensuring journalists have what they need to report on the critical nature of the affordable housing shortage • Partner with our fundraising and events teams to assist in the planning and execution of Washington-based activities that support our public profile • Work closely with coalition partners and allies to shape shared communications strategies that benefit our advocacy • Assist the vice president of communications in supporting C-suite policy communications • Occasionally serve as a spokesperson for Enterprise Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Minimum of eight years’ experience in policy-related communications preferred , preferably focused on federal policy advocacy • Exceptional writing skills • Experience leading communications strategies for major legislative or advocacy campaigns • Some experience in affordable housing, real estate, or housing advocacy preferred Please use our application portal to submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Total Rewards at Enterprise: You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The base salary for this role is $125,000 to $135,000, depending on level of skills and experience. The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs. At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others. #LI-JW1 #ID PI281680376

Lead and develop Enterprise's public relations and communications strategy, manage media relationships, and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. | Over 10 years of experience in communications, leadership in media relations, crisis management, and executive advising, with strong relationship-building skills. | Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org Working at Enterprise At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with anexceptional benefits package. Job Description Summary Enterprise is seeking an experienced, versatile, and creative Vice President, Communications, who is a strategist and an expert in public relations. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful manager of people, a strong collaborator, and excellent at communicating complex subjects. The Vice President will lead public relations, earned and owned media, editorial, internal communications, and the overall strategic direction of communications work for Enterprise and its three divisions - Solutions, Capital, and Community Development. The role oversees a team of nine communications professionals who support Enterprise's divisions, markets, programs, services, and business lines. The Vice President will serve as a trusted partner to and author all internal and external content from Enterprise's Chief Executive Officer. In addition, this role will collaborate with the Vice President, Marketing on Enterprise's brand, marketing strategies, campaigns, and events, as well as the Vice President, Development on stakeholder engagement and recognition. The position reports to the Senior Vice President, Resource Development, Marketing, and Communications. Job Description Responsibilities • Drive the development, integration, and implementation of Enterprise's public relations strategy, including promoting the strategic plan, positioning the organization and its leadership, advising on reputation and crisis management, broadening awareness of Enterprise, and increasing visibility of our priorities across key stakeholder audiences • Lead the generation of both original content and earned media that puts Enterprise at the center of the national housing debate • Create people-first stories that convey Enterprise's priorities, approach, expertise, and unique value for internal and external audiences • Serve as a right-hand partner to the Chief Executive Officer and exercise good judgment to recommend speaking engagements, prioritize media opportunities, prepare talking points and other content • Elevate Enterprise's leadership and subject-matter experts through owned and earned media • Design ongoing and rapid response messaging for Enterprise's federal policy priorities • Serve as a spokesperson and cultivate strategic relationships with journalists to ensure Enterprise has a prominent voice in all areas of housing • Oversee development of internal and external communications across owned channels (National News, Capitol Express, News & Stories, Learning Center, LinkedIn organization account, LinkedIn CEO account, etc.) and priority publications and reports • Recruit and retain a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy, promote a culture of high performance, mentor staff using a collaborative approach, and establish ambitious goals Qualifications • High energy, mature leader with the ability to position communications discussions at both strategic and tactical levels: • 10 years of communications and public relations experience preferred • 5 years of direct people management experience, as well as consultant management experience preferred • Experience in: • Affordable housing, community development, advocacy, rapid response, and/or nonprofit management • Media and press • Reputation and crisis management • Executive communications • Relationships with reporters and news outlets • A proven understanding of a story and the ability to package plans, research, and impact into stories across channels and platforms • Strong verbal and written communication skills, discernment, diplomacy, and partnership-oriented approach • Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve results aligned with organizational objectives • Project management skills with competing priorities and tight timelines • Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree • Master of Arts or equivalent degree a plus Total Rewards at Enterprise: You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The base salary for this role is $200,000 to $210,000, depending on level of skills and experience. The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs. At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others. #LI-JW1 #ID