Communications, Director

Enterprise Community Partners•Washington, DC

9d•$125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Based in Washington, the Communications Director will be Enterprise’s primary communications leader supporting our federal advocacy, policy development, and policy research in pursuit of creating affordable homes for the millions of people without one. As part of Enterprise’s growing national communications team, the role is responsible for identifying communications, messaging, and media relations priorities on public policy issues; developing and overseeing strategies to execute on those priorities; engaging with external peers in the field; and managing and cultivating Enterprise’s Washington press relationships. They will be a leader in communications strategy, a deft relationship manager, and a talented writer. The Policy Communications Director will work closely with Enterprise’s senior Washington-based staff, securing interviews, op-eds, and storytelling opportunities across the DC media landscape. A doer and leader, the Policy Communications Director will be a skilled, proficient writer at heart, passionate about developing persuasive, succinct messages that will advance our agenda in Washington and beyond.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.
The base salary for this role is $125,000 to $135,000, 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.
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.