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Enterprise Community Partners · 15 hours ago

Communications, Director

Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating affordable housing for families in need. The Communications Director will lead the organization’s communication strategies, focusing on federal advocacy and policy development, while managing media relations and promoting the organization’s messaging.

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Responsibilities

Lead communications strategy for all of Enterprise’s major federal policy work
Partner closely with Enterprise’s policy development and research team to shape and promote the research that undergirds our advocacy across channels
Seek daily opportunities to position Enterprise’s experts as the go-to national voices on federal housing policy and legislation
In close coordination with the marketing and digital teams, help shape advocacy plans that leverage Enterprise’s unique voice and network to influence the public policy debate around our core priorities
Prepare memos, talking points, op-eds, press releases, media advisories, public testimony, and other materials in support of a robust media relations strategy
Engage in rapid response, ensuring Enterprise’s voice leads the conversation in the wake of major public policy or Washington-related developments
Nourish Enterprise’s network of reporter relationships, ensuring journalists have what they need to report on the critical nature of the affordable housing shortage
Partner with our fundraising and events teams to assist in the planning and execution of Washington-based activities that support our public profile
Work closely with coalition partners and allies to shape shared communications strategies that benefit our advocacy
Assist the vice president of communications in supporting C-suite policy communications
Occasionally serve as a spokesperson for Enterprise

Qualification

Policy-related communicationsCommunications strategyExceptional writing skillsAffordable housing experienceLegislative advocacy campaignsRelationship managementMedia relationsPublic speaking

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Minimum of eight years' experience in policy-related communications preferred, preferably focused on federal policy advocacy
Exceptional writing skills
Experience leading communications strategies for major legislative or advocacy campaigns

Preferred

Some experience in affordable housing, real estate, or housing advocacy preferred

Benefits

Dental, health, and vision care plans
Family-building benefits, such as adoption and surrogacy support
Flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance
Health advocacy
EAP
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications

Company

Enterprise Community Partners

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Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.72M
Key Investors
Truist FoundationCommunity Development Financial Institutions Fund
2025-01-14Grant· $0.01M
2024-02-14Grant
2024-02-07Grant· $1M

Leadership Team

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Drew Warshaw
Chief Operating Officer
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Judi Kende
Senior Vice President & Chief Program Officer of Solutions
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