Enterprise Community Partners

Senior Director, Public Policy

Enterprise Community Partners$130K — $155K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eight years of relevant experience; graduate degree may substitute for two years.
  • Experience in federal government relations and policy development; preferred background in Congress or the executive branch.
  • Expertise in housing policies like LIHTC, NMTC, and Opportunity Zones.
  • Proven leadership and management skills; prior experience managing teams is essential.
  • Established relationships with key policymakers, especially in tax writing committees and the Treasury Department.
  • Proficiency in communicating complex policy issues; public speaking and media relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the advocacy agenda for federal tax policy focused on affordable housing.
  • Engage in lobbying efforts on key policy priorities with Congress and the Executive Branch.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with Congressional staff and relevant federal agencies.
  • Lead and represent Enterprise in key coalitions; co-chair the ACTION Campaign.
  • Monitor and analyze legislative changes affecting public policy and financial products.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on federal policy; support advocacy efforts in collaboration with other Divisions.
  • Coordinate with External Affairs on communication strategies to enhance advocacy efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans.
  • Support for family-building through adoption and surrogacy benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements to enhance work-life balance.
  • Access to financial education and wellness programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
  • Annual performance bonuses and paid leave programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.
Full Job Description
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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About Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise Community Partners is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and community development services across the United States. They work with partners to finance, build, and advocate for affordable housing and community development in order to create opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Enterprise Community Partners has invested over $43 billion in affordable housing and community development, creating or preserving over 662,000 affordable homes. They also provide technical assistance, training, and policy support to help their partners create and sustain healthy communities.
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1982

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