Enterprise Community Partners

AVP, Policy

Enterprise Community Partners  •  $170k - $190k/yr  •  District of Columbia (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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 $92.0 billion and created 1.1 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.

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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

The AVP is a senior leader on Enterprise’s best in class policy team. This role sits on our government relations and advocacy team and focuses on supply-side housing policy. The AVP will be responsible for setting GR strategy around treasury, tax, energy, disaster resilience, housing finance, and additional housing and community development policies, and then driving outcomes and managing execution for multiple direct reports.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of Enterprise’s federalsupply-sidepolicy and advocacy agenda, spearheading a portfolio that includes but is not limited to:

  • Tax policy, specifically LIHTC, New Market Tax Credits, and Opportunity Zones

  • Additional Treasury Department programs such as the CDFI Fund and Capital Magnet Fund

  • Housing Finance Reform and advocacy around the Community Reinvestment Act, GSEs, and HFHA

  • The cost of Insurance and Housing Development

  • Energy and Disaster Recovery

  • Implementation of Housing and Community Development Authorizing Legislation

  • Coordinatesupply-sidepolicy work across the organization, collaborating closely withcapital, development,market and program staff,and the state &localpolicyteamtoidentifyhigh impact policyengagement

  • Lobby on statutory and regulatory policy priorities, with Legislative and Executive federal government branches and, as needed, Judicial

  • Serve as apointperson on the intersection betweenhousing supply policy and the other Enterprise divisions,identifyingcollaborative opportunities around execution and communications and with philanthropy

  • Serve asa subject matterexpert on the federalpolicylandscape;informfederal, state, and local policy efforts andpartner andserve as a resource to other Enterprise divisions such as capital and solutions, and external partners.

  • Build, lead,andparticipatein coalitions by working closely with otheradvocates and community-based partners on priority policy efforts

  • Work with Enterprise’sExternal Affairsteam todevelop internal and external communications and research content,utilizingsocial media, press releases,op-edsand other earned media to advance advocacy efforts This role requires significantcommunicationsexpertise

  • Perform senior-level operations and administrative tasks as needed, for example around procurement and management of consultants, onboarding new systems, and partnering with internal leadership on HR, IT, Finance, and grants.

                                                                                              

Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding andexpertiseon a range of housing and community development policies, in particular the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), the CDFI Fund and Capital Magnet Fund, Housing Finance, CRA, and energy and resilience policy

  • Exceptional leadership, strategy, and managementskills,previousexperience managing staffrequired

  • Federal government relations and policy development experiencerequired; experience working in Congress or the Executive branch preferred.

  • Longstanding relationships with policy makers in the legislative and executive branch.

  • Experience working with housing and community developmentstakeholdersrequired, specifically with Treasury,LIHTCand the Action Campaign and in the tax policy space,housing finance,energy and disaster resilience, or other relevantsectors

  • Ten (10)yearsrelevant experience; graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.

  • Excellentcommunications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to a broad audience Public speaking, mediarelationsand public relations experience

  • Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure,flexibilityand ability to adapt tochange and overcome obstacles

  • Strong initiativeand autonomy

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflictingdemandsand meet deadlines.

  • Ability to work independently, solveproblemsand take responsibility for moving tasks forward with minimal supervision.

  • Occasional travel andeveningnontraditional hoursrequired

  • Positive contribution to work culture andeffective, collaborative teammember

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals 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 pay range for this position is $170,000-$190,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.

Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.


Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.

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Enterprise Community Partners

About Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists

to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. Our mission is to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging, and platforms for resilience and upward mobility for all.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
, MD
Year Founded
1982
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