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, supervising program implementation, leading collaboration across teams, managing budgets and grants, representing the organization externally, and ensuring achievement of land use program goals.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary ranges from $180,000 to $230,000 with additional benefits including annual bonuses, comprehensive health plans, family-building support, flexible work arrangements, 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 and collaboration skills, and commitment to equity and inclusiveness.
Career development
Offers learning and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications to support professional growth.
Work environment and culture
Enterprise fosters a diverse, committed, and collaborative environment focused on racial equity, systems change, 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 directors, collaborating with multiple teams and divisions within Enterprise to coordinate land use efforts.
Job location and travel
Position is based in one of Enterprise's local offices with periodic travel expected to meet senior staff and partners.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its leadership in national land use strategy, systems change efforts, and being a key external ambassador and fundraiser for Enterprise's programs.
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
Position your resume to showcase leadership in land use strategy, program development, and multi-sector collaboration, emphasizing your experience driving complex, national programs and policy initiatives in affordable housing and planning.
Highlight your ability to manage teams, budgets, and cross-divisional coordination, focusing on results-driven outcomes, strategic vision implementation, and your role as a subject matter expert and external ambassador for land use programs.
Apply through multiple channels including Enterprise Community Partners’ official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Enterprise employees in the Solutions Division or land use and housing policy teams; start conversations by referencing recent Enterprise initiatives on housing supply or land use innovation, or ask for insights on how Enterprise advances equity through its programs.
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