Vice President, Communications at Enterprise Community Partners

Columbia, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

210000.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Communications Strategy, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Content Creation, Team Leadership, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Community Development, Executive Communications, Storytelling, Collaboration, Racial Equity, Mentoring

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

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 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 is seeking an experienced, versatile, and creative Vice President, Communications, who is a strategist and an expert in public relations. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful manager of people, a strong collaborator, and excellent at communicating complex subjects. The Vice President will lead public relations, earned and owned media, editorial, internal communications, and the overall strategic direction of communications work for Enterprise and its three divisions – Solutions, Capital, and Community Development. The role oversees a team of nine communications professionals who support Enterprise’s divisions, markets, programs, services, and business lines. The Vice President will serve as a trusted partner to and author all internal and external content from Enterprise’s Chief Executive Officer. In addition, this role will collaborate with the Vice President, Marketing on Enterprise’s brand, marketing strategies, campaigns, and events, as well as the Vice President, Development on stakeholder engagement and recognition. The position reports to the Senior Vice President, Resource Development, Marketing, and Communications. Job Description Responsibilities Drive the development, integration, and implementation of Enterprise’s public relations strategy, including promoting the strategic plan, positioning the organization and its leadership, advising on reputation and crisis management, broadening awareness of Enterprise, and increasing visibility of our priorities across key stakeholder audiences Lead the generation of both original content and earned media that puts Enterprise at the center of the national housing debate Create people-first stories that convey Enterprise’s priorities, approach, expertise, and unique value for internal and external audiences Serve as a right-hand partner to the Chief Executive Officer and exercise good judgment to recommend speaking engagements, prioritize media opportunities, prepare talking points and other content Elevate Enterprise’s leadership and subject-matter experts through owned and earned media Design ongoing and rapid response messaging for Enterprise’s federal policy priorities Serve as a spokesperson and cultivate strategic relationships with journalists to ensure Enterprise has a prominent voice in all areas of housing Oversee development of internal and external communications across owned channels (National News, Capitol Express, News & Stories, Learning Center, LinkedIn organization account, LinkedIn CEO account, etc.) and priority publications and reports Recruit and retain a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy, promote a culture of high performance, mentor staff using a collaborative approach, and establish ambitious goals Qualifications High energy, mature leader with the ability to position communications discussions at both strategic and tactical levels: 10 years of communications and public relations experience preferred 5 years of direct people management experience, as well as consultant management experience preferred Experience in: Affordable housing, community development, advocacy, rapid response, and/or nonprofit management Media and press Reputation and crisis management Executive communications Relationships with reporters and news outlets A proven understanding of a story and the ability to package plans, research, and impact into stories across channels and platforms Strong verbal and written communication skills, discernment, diplomacy, and partnership-oriented approach Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve results aligned with organizational objectives Project management skills with competing priorities and tight timelines Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree Master of Arts or equivalent degree a plus 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 $200,000 to $210,000, 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. #LI-JW1 #ID Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. Home is where life happens, where plans are made and futures begin. The foundation for dignity, health, education, wealth and community. Yet rents keep going up, paychecks don’t keep pace, and good homes in strong neighborhoods are increasingly out of reach. The system doesn’t work. It must be changed, and it must be changed by us. What We Do Everything we do is informed by the residents we serve: Support community development organizations on the ground Aggregate and invest capital for impact in homes and communities Advance housing policy at every level of government Build and manage communities ourselves Our Goals Together with our partners, we focus on the greatest need – the massive shortage of affordable rental homes – to achieve three goals: Increase the supply of affordable homes Advance racial equity after decades of systematic racism in housing Strengthen communities to be resilient to the unpredictable and make upward mobility possible Our Impact 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. We are here for impact. We are here for change. Join us. 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. Contact HR@enterprisecommunity.com to learn more. For all general inquiries please contact recruiting@enterprisecommunity.com.

Responsibilities

The Vice President, Communications will lead the public relations strategy and oversee a team of communications professionals. This role involves creating content, managing media relations, and collaborating with leadership on strategic communications.