Director – Rental Assistance

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 $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.

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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 leader to join our National Initiatives team to support the launch and implementation of a multi-year, cross-divisional Rental Assistance program. The Director will oversee and lead the planning phase and eventual execution of this national, cross-divisional body work. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, effective leader eager to support the Enterprise team and external partners.

The primary program that this role will oversee is our recently launched Rental Assistance program, which aims to increase lease-up success for those who have vouchers and increase access to rental assistance for those who qualify. We aim to do so through Housing Choice Voucher systems reforms and supports, and exploration of a new model of direct rental assistance. The Director will work closely with the Senior Directors of Upward Mobility, and the SVPs of Programs to broaden the scope of our work around rental assistance, to ensure alignment with existing Enterprise activity across our markets, and ultimately advance Enterprise’s aim to shape a federal rental assistance program that increases housing choice and access.

At Enterprise, we create opportunity 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. Our National Initiatives provide tools, technical assistance and best practices that foster excellence in community development by addressing critical concerns and populations, including rural and tribal members, health and housing, climate and cultural resiliency, and increasing economic stability and mobility of low-income families.

The position is hybrid and can be located at any of our market offices and will report to a Senior Director of Housing Access and Opportunity. This position may also oversee multiple junior staff.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and guide our growing portfolio of rental assistance-related work, including taking steps to grow Enterprise’s expertise in this space.
• Lead program execution with an eye towards meeting all programmatic goals and funder deliverables.
• Throughout Y1 (planning year), lead the market assessment process across multiple Enterprise teams in order to better understand the local rental assistance landscape and policy environment in Enterprise’s markets. Leverage these market assessments to identify potential impact of our core program strategies (capital, TA, state and local policy)
• Work in partnership with the federal policy team and market teams to develop and advance policy strategies at the federal, state and local levels.
• Manage program budgets inclusive of resource allocation and disbursements.
• Partner with Enterprise’s Resource Development and Communications group to actively identify and raise funds to scale the core components of the program. Prepare fundraising progress and activity reports as required by internal customers and funders.
• Manage relationships with a range of partners, both internal and external, including other Enterprise departments, affordable housing developers and owners, community-based organizations, public sector agencies, and private funding organizations.
• Coordinate with national Enterprise colleagues to pursue media and communications opportunities to disseminate programmatic findings.
• Work in collaboration with the Impact and Evaluation team to build a program impact framework to evaluate and assess its progress, with the goal of measuring its impact helping to strengthen the ongoing program strategies needed.
• Manage the performance of the program through goal setting, ongoing assessment, reporting and communication 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in the field of housing and community development required, including at least 5 years’ experience working in or with Public Housing Authorities that administer TBRA or on TBRA policy.
• Demonstrated experience with Tenant Based Rental Assistance programs, particularly Housing Choice Vouchers.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Familiarity with the federal, state and local policy landscapes related to rental assistance.
• Authentic commitment to and capacity to advance anti-racist practice and equitable outcomes.
• 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.
• Available for travel.

Total Rewards at Enterprise:  

You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are 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 base salary for this role is $110,000 to $143,000, depending on level of skills and experience.

The 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.  

At 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 company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.  Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.

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

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