Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Enterprise Community Partners
Job overview
The Vice President, Land Use at Enterprise Community Partners leads strategic land use initiatives to increase housing supply and innovation, impacting national housing programs and policies.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves setting strategies, overseeing program implementation and evaluation, managing senior directors, collaborating across divisions, advancing policy, managing budgets, representing Enterprise externally, and leading a team to achieve land use program goals.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $180,000 to $230,000 with additional benefits including health, dental, vision, family-building support, flexible work arrangements, mental health benefits, 401(k) with matching, and learning opportunities.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), 10+ years relevant experience including 5 in planning or affordable housing policy, 5+ years management experience, strong communication, collaboration skills, and commitment to equity.
Career development
Enterprise offers learning and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.
Work environment and culture
Enterprise fosters a diverse, committed team environment focused on systems change, racial equity, and community impact with flexible work arrangements.
Company information
Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit focused on affordable housing, having invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes since 1982 across the US and territories.
Team overview
The Vice President will oversee senior directors and collaborate with multiple teams and divisions within Enterprise to coordinate land use efforts.
Job location and travel
The position is based in one of Enterprise's local offices with periodic travel required to meet senior staff and partners.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its leadership in national land use strategy, systems change efforts, and being a key external ambassador and fundraiser for Enterprise.
Company overview
Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit organization focused on affordable housing and community development. They make money through a combination of grants, donations, and investments in affordable housing projects, leveraging public and private funds to create sustainable communities. Founded in 1982 by developer James Rouse, the organization has a significant history of advocating for housing policy reforms and providing financial and technical assistance to local housing developers. Their work includes financing, policy advocacy, and capacity building to ensure that everyone has access to affordable housing.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in land use strategy, program development, and cross-sector collaboration, emphasizing your ability to manage complex, national-scale initiatives and multi-disciplinary teams.
Focus on showcasing your experience in affordable housing policy, land use planning principles, budget management, and your success in driving systems change and policy advocacy at federal, state, and local levels.
Apply through multiple platforms including Enterprise Community Partners’ official career page, LinkedIn, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with senior staff and current VPs within Enterprise’s Solutions Division, using ice breakers like referencing recent Enterprise land use initiatives, expressing admiration for their impact on affordable housing, or asking about strategic priorities for land use programs.
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