Director Housing @ Enterprise Community Partners

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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

Enterprise Community Partners is seeking a strong, experienced housing leader to join our Pacific Northwest Market team to lead all housing programmatic and policy efforts across Oregon and Washington. The Director will oversee, manage and guide the execution of multiple existing high-impact programs to catalyze housing production and preservation, including Home & Hope and the Faith Based Development Initiative, design and implement new housing programs, and lead local and regional policy efforts to advance housing affordability. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, effective leader eager to support the Enterprise team and external partners. 

At Enterprise, we create opportunities for low- and moderate-income people through affordable housing in diverse, thriving communities. For more than 30 years, Enterprise has introduced solutions through public-private partnerships with financial institutions, governments, community organizations and other partners that share our vision that one day, every person will have an affordable home in a vibrant community, filled with promise and the opportunity for a good life.

The position is located in Seattle and will report to the VP, Pacific Northwest Market Leader. This position will oversee multiple junior staff. 

Job Description

Internally Directed: 

Manage the performance ofvisible and impactful housingprograms, including the primary responsibility of stewarding multiple contracts totaling millions of dollars, which require significant oversight of fund disbursement, contract management and performance evaluation and reporting.

Supervise staff who are supporting several programsandinitiatives and manage staff performance throughgoal setting, ongoing assessment, reporting and communication.

Design, develop and lead newinitiativesonaffordable housingproduction,preservationand sustainability, including expanding initiatives in new geographiesin the multi-state region and support fundraising efforts to resource new opportunities.

Lead capacity building, technical assistance,trainingsanddeveloptoolkits to strengthen the capacity of the sector – primarily affordable housing developers, community-based organizations,andprivate andpublicsectorpartners.

Build the capacity of public agenciesthrough training and technicalassistancetoimprove alignment ofcapitaland servicesacross various programs and platforms to accelerate production and preservation of affordable housing.

Leadpolicy and advocacystrategiesacrossthe PNW inOregon andWashingtonto accelerate production and preservation of affordable housing, including managing policy and program consultant contract(s) andpartneringwith the National Director ofState and Local policy.RepresentEnterpriseonvariouscoalitions.

Identifyand pursue research opportunities and produce research that advances affordable housing production and preservation in the field, includingfor exampleresearch related tofinancing,resident services,operationalsustainability,asset and property management, community development, etc.Partner with Enterprise’s Policy & Development Research teamto align research opportunities.

Ensure coordination acrossotherkey EnterprisePNWprogram areas –Early Learning FinancingandPartner Sustainability.

Coordinate relationships with top Enterprise public, privateand community development partners.

Ensure the work is connected to Enterprise’s national priorities and resources, such asUpwardMobility,Partner Sustainability, the Impact and Evaluation team, Enterprise Community Loan Fundand Enterprise Investments and workwith Enterprise’s national team to deliver scalable capital solutions to meet local needs

Participate in office’s leadership team. Guide the development of work plans with senior staff, engender a culture of shared leadership, and ensure the delivery of high-quality programmatic work.

Help create effective internal office systems and assist with office operations and guiding administrative support.  Support analyzing and improving organizational processes, and work to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency

Externally Directed: 

Cultivate and deepen strategic partnerships with key stakeholders at thenational,state, regional and local level

Participate in public speaking opportunities at conferences

Support the Development Director in fundraising activities

Qualifications

Demonstrated experiencedesigning/administeringhousing programs,developingor financingaffordable housing,or providing technicalassistanceon land use, development,financingor policy.

10+ years experience in the field of housing and community development.

5+ years of management experience.

Familiarity with the federal, state and local policy landscapes related tohousing.

Well-developed adaptive leadership and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal communication and group facilitation skills.

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated project management experience, managing complex efforts and diverse teams located across multiple offices.

Demonstrated commitment to advancingequitableopportunities for historically underserved communities and addressing persistent inequities.

Available for travelacross the two-state region.

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 $110,000 - $140,000. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to provide sponsorship or relocation for this position.

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.

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