Communications, Director

divh2Enterprise Communications Director/h2pEnterprise 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./ppAt Enterprise, youll 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. Youll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where youre valued and supported in your growth journey./ph3Job Description/h3pBased in Washington, the Communications Director will be Enterprises 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 Enterprises 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 Enterprises Washington press relationships. They will be a leader in communications strategy, a deft relationship manager, and a talented writer./ppResponsibilities:/pulliLead communications strategy for all of Enterprises major federal policy work/liliPartner closely with Enterprises policy development and research team to shape and promote the research that undergirds our advocacy across channels/liliSeek daily opportunities to position Enterprises experts as the go-to national voices on federal housing policy and legislation/liliIn close coordination with the marketing and digital teams, help shape advocacy plans that leverage Enterprises unique voice and network to influence the public policy debate around our core priorities/liliPrepare memos, talking points, op-eds, press releases, media advisories, public testimony, and other materials in support of a robust media relations strategy/liliEngage in rapid response, ensuring Enterprises voice leads the conversation in the wake of major public policy or Washington-related developments/liliNourish Enterprises network of reporter relationships, ensuring journalists have what they need to report on the critical nature of the affordable housing shortage/liliPartner with our fundraising and events teams to assist in the planning and execution of Washington-based activities that support our public profile/liliWork closely with coalition partners and allies to shape shared communications strategies that benefit our advocacy/liliAssist the vice president of communications in supporting C-suite policy communications/liliOccasionally serve as a spokesperson for Enterprise/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliBachelors degree or equivalent/liliMinimum of eight years experience in policy-related communications preferred, preferably focused on federal policy advocacy/liliExceptional writing skills/liliExperience leading communications strategies for major legislative or advocacy campaigns/liliSome experience in affordable housing, real estate, or housing advocacy preferred/li/ulpPlease use our application portal to submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples. Incomplete applications will not be considered./ppTotal Rewards at Enterprise:/ppYou will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing./ppEnterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family./ppThe base salary for this role is $125,000 to $135,000, depending on level of skills and experience./ppThe 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./ppAt 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 companys 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications./p/div