SVP, Public Policy

Washington, DC, United States

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 $54 billion and created 873,000 homes across all 50 states – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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 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 $54 billion and created 873,000 homes across all 50 states – 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

This is a tremendous opportunity for a stellar senior leader who will serve as a critical member of the senior management team. Reporting to the CEO and working in close collaboration with the President of Solutions division, the SVP, Policy will strategize with senior leaders organization-wide to develop and implement a refined policy platform that will advance the strategic priorities of Enterprise Community Partners (“Enterprise”); drive a bold and new policy expansion in housing supply, climate, homelessness and rental assistance in concert with other industry leaders and policy makers; and oversee a high functioning policy and research team, solidifying a bi-partisan policy agenda and promoting bold advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. The SVP, Policy will provide mentoring, guidance, supervision, and professional development to staff as the policy team is the largest in the country, with 14 people on the federal policy team and another 14 state and local policy staff reporting directly to the markets across the country. The team will expand in 2024 to include 4 new positions: 2 state and local policy staff, a leader on homelessness policy and a leader on climate policy. Job Description

Specifically, The Senior Vice President, Public Policy will:

In concert with partners and industry leaders, build and elevate a national policy platform that advances resources and programs designed to increase housing supply, advance racial equity, and build resilience and upward mobility for low-income individuals, families, and people experiencing homelessness nationwide;

Direct and oversee all activities of Enterprise’s Washington, DC‐based policy staff, which develops and advocates policies beneficial to community‐based revitalization;

Serve as the primary point of contact to key Congressional and executive branch staff, educating them broadly about Enterprise’s activities and serving as a resource for objective, bipartisan information;

Lead and participate in Enterprise’s national legislative advocacy campaigns and other cross sector efforts in conjunction with national partner organizations to secure annual appropriations funding for community development programs and expansion of funding for affordable housing, including the low-income housing tax credit (housing credit);

Manage and drive support for adoption of Enterprise’s comprehensive policy platform informed by our stakeholders and Enterprise’s strategic priorities;

Deepen state and local policy advocacy in collaboration with the senior staff and vice presidents, supporting Enterprise local offices in strengthening knowledge and capacity of effective policy development and advocacy on issues related to affordable and community development;

Serve as counsel to Enterprise’s senior staff across divisions (Solutions/Capital/Residential) and market offices, our board of trustees, affiliated organizations and community‐based partners on affordable housing and community development legislation;

Collaborate with Enterprise Solutions leadership and staff to further develop our collective vision of how-to best increase opportunity, upward mobility, and scale and preserve the affordable housing supply to meet the need;

Regularly engage with the Board of Directors to organize an annual Policy Retreat.

Respond to other Enterprise opportunities and innovations, as appropriate, including overseeing the drafting of testimony, letters, legislative analyses, and advocacy materials.

Limited travel is expected to Enterprise Markets. This position will be based in the Washington, DC office and be required periodically to meet with senior staff and partners across the organization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - An undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree in Public Policy, or other related discipline is desirable

10 years related experience.

Extensive experience in strategic policy development, preferably in housing, community development, government, or related field with a demonstration of the ability to strategize, lead and implement a bipartisan policy agenda with a team of significant size and scale

Strong visionary and strategic thinking skills, centered on organizational mission.

Previous federal policy and legislative experience, particularly on Capitol Hill and with Appropriations, Banking, Financial Services, Ways and Means and Finance Committees, and experience running a national advocacy campaign strongly preferred.

Strong management capability with the ability to lead, manage and mentor a team of highly effective professionals.

Demonstrable history of planning and managing a budget of significant size.

Ability to work in an environment with expectations for collaborative work within a larger organization that has shared accountabilities for the advocacy effort.

Strong experience and/or interest in working creatively with our communications team to ensure advocacy efforts are echoed in increasing array of communications venues and audiences.

A history of strong external relationship building and relationship management with a wide range of industry colleagues in the political, marketing, and public relations arenas.

Strong written and oral executive communication skills.

Ability to represent Enterprise and speak before large audiences at national industry events.

A commitment to improving opportunities for very low- and extremely low-income people.

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 $277,455 to $336,815, 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 fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. 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.

About Us Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one.

Home is where life happens, where plans are made and futures begin. The foundation for dignity, health,

education, wealth and community. Yet rents keep going up, paychecks don’t keep pace, and good homes in strong neighborhoods are increasingly out of reach.

The system doesn’t work. It must be changed, and it must be changed by us.

What We Do

Everything we do is informed by the residents we serve:

Support community development organizations on the ground

Aggregate and invest capital for impact in homes and communities

Advance housing policy at every level of government

Build and manage communities ourselves

Our Goals

Together with our partners, we focus on the greatest need – the massive shortage of affordable rental homes – to achieve three goals:

Increase the supply of affordable homes

Advance racial equity after decades of systematic racism in housing

Strengthen communities to be resilient to the unpredictable and make upward mobility possible

Our Impact

Since 1982, we have invested $54 billion and created 873,000 homes across all 50 states – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

We are here for impact. We are here for change. Join us.

Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture. Enterprise encourages and considers applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Enterprise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in the interview process and to perform essential job functions. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

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