ECD COMMUNICATIONS, SR. DIRECTOR

Location: LBETH1 Bethesda
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ3073
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.
Join us at enterprisecommunity.org

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Enterprise Community Development (ECD), the affordable housing development subsidiary of the national affordable housing nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners, seeks a Senior Director to design and implement an impactful communications program for the business.
Reporting to the Vice President, Communications for Enterprise Community Partners and working closely with the President, Enterprise Community Development, the successful candidate will be tasked with positioning ECD as the premiere nonprofit affordable housing provider in the mid-Atlantic, building on the business’ reputation and brand in the region and nationally. This leader will be the principal media relations, owned media, and internal communications lead for the division, which owns and operates 110+ communities across the mid-Atlantic serving 23,000+ residents.
This is a hybrid position requiring two days/week in our Bethesda, MD office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Duties

External Communications

• In alignment with the broader Enterprise brand, shape compelling narratives about ECD and affordable housing that advance the division’s reputation, advocacy objectives, and thought leadership.
• Build the division’s policy communications strategy by partnering with colleagues across Enterprise to support advocacy in DC, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond
• Respond to reputational issues by ensuring speedy communication with residents, internal stakeholders, public officials, and the general public; promote and ensure our reputation as employer of choice across the region
• With external agency support, plan and execute a public relations strategy to develop deep relationships with local, regional, and national reporters, effectively positioning ECD leaders as go-to experts for reporters
• With external agency support, design and execute an executive communications strategy for the division’s president (and other key leaders as warranted), preparing talking points, speeches, op-eds, and other materials in support of division-wide communications objectives; secure speaking engagements, awards, and other opportunities to promote ECD leaders
• In collaboration with the broader Enterprise communications and marketing departments, drive owned content including advocacy efforts, digital campaigns, resident storytelling, employee spotlights, and other features across Enterprise platforms
• Create and write stakeholder communications and announcements (newsletter, press releases, resident narratives, case studies, videos, etc.)
• Report regularly on KPIs and milestones and impact

Internal Communications

• Partnering with leaders across the division and human resources, design and execute an internal communications strategy that engages 400+ corporate and residential staff across the mid-Atlantic
• Plan and execute key internal meetings, including division-wide monthly huddles
• Manage and publish content on internal platforms (intranet, Teams, etc.)
• Draft division-wide messages, talking points, and speeches for the division president

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in designing and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Extensive writing and editing experience
• Deep connections with reporters and influencers across the mid-Atlantic region
• Experience managing external vendors and consultants
• Experience managing internal communications programs preferred
• A background in affordable housing, real estate, or local government a plus, but not a requirement

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample.
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 $145,000 to $155,000, 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.

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