Director, Enterprise Advisors, Incubation & Trends

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 $72 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.

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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 anexceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of projects and staff within the Incubation and Trends practice area, focused on land use and zoning reform.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on land use and zoning and emerging trends.
• In collaboration with Advisors' Leadership and other Advisors staff, develop a body of work, including but not limited to:
  • Developing and refining overall strategy, including goals and priorities for the body of work, services offered, approaches, etc.
  • Identifying, cultivating, and responding to business development opportunities from public, private, and philanthropic partners
• Supervise 3-5 staff members
• Lead and manage technical assistance assignments and other projects (e.g., scoping, defining the approach and team, budgeting, selecting and managing the project team, reviewing products and ensuring the project aligns with Enterprise's mission and our partners' needs)
• Leverage data and software platforms to build contributing to housing and community development challenges.
• Serve as a team member on technical assistance assignments and other projects
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, funders, subcontractors, partner organizations, and other teams within Enterprise
• Review and provide feedback on work products and approaches by other staff and subcontractors to provide insight, support staff development, and to ensure quality control and performance management.
• Engage with and/or represent Enterprise with industry peer groups.
• Inform the development or refinement of Advisors' strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to out-of-town work assignments and team meetings, as required.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree is required, graduate degree in a related field preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing staff and teams, and support professional development
• Experience working with or delivering technical assistance/consulting services to local governments. Direct tangible experience working with local governments and/or community partners on land use and zoning is required.
• Excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading skills to produce high-quality written products.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely express thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple, complex activities and responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and ability to proactively identify needs and solve problems.
• Experience cultivating effective working relationships with diverse partners and clients.
• Experience developing and/or implementing strategies focused on equity, resilience and mobility.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local governments on housing supply, land use and zoning, technology and other market trends.
• Experience working with and for local governments in a planning capacity.
• Experience evaluating and designing land use policies that integrate equity, resilience, and development strategies.
• Demonstrated deep understanding and familiarity with the growing body of work around scenario planning, land use reform, and unlocking housing supply.
• Demonstrated experience working with partners in a planning capacity and with partners on housing and community development efforts.
• Demonstrated experience applying quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Familiarity with relevant software and data packages.
• Familiarity with how land use and zoning has contributed to displacement and other inequitable practices.

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 $130,000 to $145,000, 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 fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. 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.