| Job Summary |
| The Chicago Program Office Director is a new position, created with the goal of expanding Enterprise ’s programmatic presence in the market in ways that address local needs and advance Enterprise ’s national strategic plan goals. The Director has primary responsibility for establishing the strategic focus of the Chicago program, identifying programmatic opportunities, and building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and partners. S/he works closely with other Enterprise staff across all business lines to bring all Enterprise resources to bear in the local market. The position reports to the West Region Executive. |
| Job Responsibilities |
| • Identify new opportunities consistent with Enterprise ’s mission and the national strategic plan and develop innovative programs and capital resources to address needs and grow Enterprise ’s presence throughout the market area. • Actively collaborate with Enterprise business lines and existing Enterprise Community Investment Chicago staff to proactively identify new opportunities to market Enterprise ’s full range of products to existing and new customers. • Act as the primary relationship manager for local and state government partners in the market. • Develop and cultivate new opportunities for private and philanthropic capital that serves market needs. • Coordinate with national Enterprise colleagues on resource development and funder relationship management. • Coordinate with national Enterprise colleagues to pursue media and communications opportunities that generate visibility. • Support the achievement of Enterprise ’s public policy goals in the market. • Manage Enterprise revenue and expenses for the market, including completion of annual plans and budgets. • Serve as a spokesperson for the office, both internally and externally. |
| Qualifications |
| • Minimum of ten years of experience in relevant community development, public policy, government, banking and finance, nonprofit, or real estate development experience.
• Experience in the low-income affordable housing sector and understanding of multifamily rental housing development is highly desired. • Undergraduate degree required. Master’s degree in business, public policy, economics, urban planning or real estate is strongly desired. • Ability to effectively market all of Enterprise ’s products, programs and activities to potential customers. • Demonstrated track record of efficient use of fiscal resources. • Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, meet tight deadlines, coordinate and communicate effectively among widely-dispersed parties and cultivate new relationships. • Familiarity with federal, state and local community development programs, and private resources available for community development, including funding for special needs populations, specific knowledge of housing development and finance, including low-income housing tax credits, and property management, preferred. • Ability to work effectively in a diversity-based environment with a wide range of community-based organizations and low-income persons, public officials, private sector lenders and community leaders in a team-based approach. • Working knowledge of local and state-wide housing markets and conditions. Candidate Competencies/Attributes • Deep understanding of community development, affordable housing development and finance, and public policy. • Entrepreneurial approach and experience designing and launching innovative community development efforts. • Creative and flexible approach to problem solving and organizational challenges. • Interest in and affinity for providing affordable housing to the low-income community. • History of positive relationships with nonprofit community-based organizations, neighborhood residents, and community and political leaders. • Professional credibility and standing, with a reputation for integrity and forthrightness. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability for travel. • Demonstrated strong management and relationship building skills. • Ability to be effective via influence as well as authority. |
