Senior Program Officer, Rural Housing

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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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

The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for implementing the rural programs' housing strategies, providing direct technical assistance, coaching and training to nonprofit organizations, government agencies and other stakeholders pursuing affordable housing opportunities in rural communities specific to USDA programs.

The Senior Program Officer, Rural Housing will be a full-time employee of Enterprise.The position can be based in one of our 11 markets, remotely, or in our Denver market office. The Senior Program Director will work in rural communities nationally. Must be available to travel up to 25% time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building resources for the development and preservation of rural housing.
• Work with staff, developers, lenders, appraisers, state agencies and other stakeholders as needed to support project development and preservation.
• Assist in implementing events and activities designed to foster learning and sharing for grantees and others, ability to identify and develop plans for technical assistance and training, ability to navigate and identify experts within Enterprise to support the adoption and scaling of the work of participants.
• Participate in training and provide information to nonprofit organizations, PHA's, government entities, local communities and others to enhance their capacity to respond to their housing needs.
• Collaborate with market staff to deploy Rural Rental Housing Preservation Academy programing
• Represent Enterprise at external meetings and conferences.
• Provides internal and external leadership to identify key issues and to gain and maintain support for collaborative solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
• General understanding of affordable housing development financing models including creating and maintaining pro forma for new construction and rehabilitation development projects.
• Familiarity with USDA Rural Development 515 and 514/516 Programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and other housing subsidy programs and financing sources.
• Experience working with various federal agencies, housing finance agencies, municipalities, lenders, equity investors and other key stakeholder participants.
• Able to analyze, interpret, and utilize third party reports such as appraisals, NEPA, C.N.A.'s,
• Undergraduate degree and at least two (2) years relevant experience
• Understands the big picture impact to community, public financing systems and developers.
• Demonstrates superior judgment in all aspects of work; is highly creative and generates substantial new program ideas.
• Able to balance and achieve various hard deadlines while managing multiple project timelines
• Has strong ability to handle difficult individuals/situations.
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills to produce complete, correct correspondence, proposals, reports and white papers.
• Strong communication skills with ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility and ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
• Strong initiative with ability to seek out relevant information prior to making timely decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and take responsibility for moving tasks forward with minimal supervision.

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 $70,000 to $85,000, 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.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

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