Enterprise Community Partners
Vice President, Communications
Enterprise Community Partners, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Vice President, Communications
Overview Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating a home for millions of families. The Vice President, Communications directs public relations, earned media, internal communications, and the overall strategic direction of communications work for Enterprise and its three divisions – Solutions, Capital, and Community Development. The role leads a team of nine communications professionals and partners with executive leadership to advance racial equity, housing policy, and community development across the United States.
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 The base salary for this role is $200,000 to $210,000, depending on level of skills and experience. Salary is just one component of the total rewards package. Enterprise also offers annual performance bonuses, a generous paid leave program, comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans, family‑building benefits (adoption and surrogacy support), flexible work arrangements, mental health and EAP services, financial education, wellness programs, 401(k) plan with employer matching, and tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses and certifications.
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Overview Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating a home for millions of families. The Vice President, Communications directs public relations, earned media, internal communications, and the overall strategic direction of communications work for Enterprise and its three divisions – Solutions, Capital, and Community Development. The role leads a team of nine communications professionals and partners with executive leadership to advance racial equity, housing policy, and community development across the United States.
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 The base salary for this role is $200,000 to $210,000, depending on level of skills and experience. Salary is just one component of the total rewards package. Enterprise also offers annual performance bonuses, a generous paid leave program, comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans, family‑building benefits (adoption and surrogacy support), flexible work arrangements, mental health and EAP services, financial education, wellness programs, 401(k) plan with employer matching, and tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses and certifications.
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