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.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Director of Public Policy is a leader on Enterprise’s best-in-class federal policy team. The Senior Director will be responsible for setting the advocacy strategy around tax policy specific to affordable housing and community development and then managing execution and driving outcomes.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute Enterprise’s federal tax policy and advocacy agenda, spearheading a portfolio that includes but is not limited to:
LIHTC
New Markets Tax Credits
Opportunity Zones
Neighborhood Homes Tax Credit
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 FHFA
Lobby on statutory and regulatory policy priorities with Congress and the Executive Branch.
Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with key Congressional staff, the Administration, and relevant federal agencies.
Serve in leadership and management positions and otherwise represent Enterprise within key coalitions to advance our federal tax policy priorities. Co-chair the ACTION Campaign on behalf of Enterprise.
Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, and new proposals that impact Enterprise’s public policy, programmatic, and financial products.
Serve as a subject matter expert on the federal policy landscape; inform federal, state, and local policy efforts and partner and serve as a resource to other Enterprise divisions and external partners.
Work with Enterprise’s External Affairs team on internal and external communications and research content, utilizing social media, press releases, op-eds, and other earned media to advance advocacy efforts.
Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience; graduate degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Federal government relations and policy development experience required; experience working in Congress or the executive branch preferred.
Deep understanding and expertise on a range of housing and community development policies, in particular LIHTC, NMTC, and OZs.
Leadership, strategy, and management skills; previous experience managing staff required.
Relationships with policymakers in the legislative and executive branch required, preferably with tax writing committees and Treasury Department.
Experience working with tax policy stakeholders required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to a broad audience. Public speaking, media relations, and public relations experience preferred.
Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility, and ability to adapt to change and overcome obstacles.
Strong initiative and autonomy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for moving tasks forward with minimal supervision.
Occasional travel and evening/nontraditional hours required.
Positive contribution to work culture and effective, collaborative team member.
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 $130,000-$155,000. 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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Skills Required
- Eight years of relevant experience, with a graduate degree substituting for up to two years
- Federal government relations and policy development experience
- Expertise in housing and community development policies, particularly LIHTC, NMTC, and Opportunity Zones
- Leadership, strategy, and management skills
- Previous experience managing staff
- Relationships with legislative and executive branch policymakers
- Experience working with tax policy stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex policy issues to broad audiences
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize demands, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and advance tasks with minimal supervision
- Experience working in Congress or the executive branch
- Public speaking, media relations, and public relations experience
What We Do
Enterprise Community Investment (“ECI”) is a national leader in providing investment capital and development services for affordable housing and community revitalization. ECI operates as part of the Enterprise family of companies, which includes Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., a national Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Enterprise’s mission is to create opportunity for low- and moderate-income people through affordable housing in diverse, thriving communities. At Enterprise, we believe opportunity begins when people have a place to call home. We are driven by our mission, fueled by business discipline and sustained by donors and investors. Since 1982, Enterprise has worked with partners in communities nationwide. As one of America’s original social enterprises, we bring together the people and resources to create affordable housing and to revitalize neighborhoods. ECI finances, develops and acquires housing and provides other community development initiatives in underserved neighborhoods throughout the U.S. ECI’s primary business is syndicating low-income tax credits. Our investment and lending products include low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits and long-term permanent mortgages on multifamily and commercial properties. Permanent mortgages are provided through Bellwether Enterprise, our mortgage subsidiary. ECI develops affordable rental and for-sale housing, through its subsidiary Enterprise Homes. Asset management is offered by Enterprise Community Asset Management, Inc. Since its founding, Enterprise has invested $43.6 billion in housing and community revitalization, helped create nearly 585,000 homes and we have touched millions of lives. In fact, every day someone moves into a better place to live thanks to Enterprise. However, today ECI’s mission is more critical than ever. The U.S. is in the midst of a housing crisis that affects nearly 19 million low-income families. Our goal is to end housing insecurity for all.
