Senior Director, Communications (full-time position)
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Time Type: Full time
E nterprise 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. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.
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. 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.
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 ; 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, d esign 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 ; In collaboration with the broader Enterprise communications and marketing department s , d rive 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 .)
~ 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
~ Manage and publish content on internal platforms (intranet, Teams, etc.)
~ 10+ years’ experience in designing and executin g 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 .
You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
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.
- Location:
- Bethesda
- Salary:
- $145,000,000,155,000,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Managers