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

Responsibilities

The Neighborhood Impact & Preservation VISTA member will provide a range of support for the implementation of housing preservation and capacity building initiatives, including:

• Support the design and implementation of new programmatic initiatives, including a capacity building program for non-profits housing for people impacted by the criminal legal system, climate resiliency initiatives for multifamily housing, and preservation of affordable housing, including manufactured housing parks.
• Support the growth and sustainability community land trusts, including convening grassroots and community-based partners, documenting impact, and identifying ways to further support partners.
• Provide support to existing green and climate initiatives, including updating the Enterprise's Green Funding and Resources for New York Affordable Multifamily Housing guide for 2024.
• Coordinate logistics for trainings on affordable housing topics, peer to peer roundtables, and stakeholderconvenings designed toshare program learnings and promote best practices.
• Provide support for agenda planning, stakeholder engagement, meeting logistics, and capturing important takeaways and next steps.
• Support ongoing programs and fundraising and track program lessons learned and outcomes for funders, partners, and internal use.
• Administer contract and grant management by facilitating contractor/grantee due diligence, filing invoices and disbursement requests, and updating internal records.
• Strategize how Enterprise can expand on and/or scale components of its housing preservation, climate resiliency, and capacity building efforts.
• Conduct research and draft reports, white papers and blog posts to disseminate program priorities and best practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

This is a full-time yearlong paid position through the AmeriCorps VISTA program effective June 17, 2024 - June 17, 2025. Enterprise's New York City office is currently utilizing a hybrid work format. However, candidates must be able to work full-time in the office should Enterprise re-establish such requirements.

Applicants should meet the following requirements through AmeriCorps:

• Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit).
• Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.

In addition, applicants should meet the following qualifications through Enterprise:

• Ability to work in-person in New York City at least 2 days per week/ Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM.
• Completed an undergraduate degree.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in affordable housing and/or community development and/or climate resiliency initiatives.
• Competence with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to translate complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy and quality of work.
• Strong time management and the ability to balance competing priorities or deadlines.
• Willingness to ask questions and commitment to learn and apply new skills, approaches, and knowledge.
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research is a plus

The VISTA position will have responsibilities that will offer a high level of professional development. They will meet with key affordable non-profit, government, and philanthropic stakeholders that provide and support various programs and services. The VISTA will collaborate across various Enterprise departments, including the operations, communications, asset management department and the national team.

Benefits

See the full AmeriCorps VISTA benefits here: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

• Grow your knowledge and network: Start your career in community development at Enterprise, which was named one of Fast Company's 2023 most innovative companies in urban development and real estate. Attend local and national staff trainings on affordable housing development, investment, policy, and programs.
• Living Allowance: AmeriCorps provides a living allowance at an annual rate of $29,043.56. Additionally, Enterprise offers a housing subsidy at $1000/month based on New York City residency. Please visit the AmeriCorps website for updates to living allowance.
• End of Service Benefit: Receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (valued at approximately $6,895) to pay for a range of education expensesor the end of service $1,800 cash stipend.
• Professional Development: Receive a variety of AmeriCorps training and development opportunities, and one year of non-competitive eligibility for federal employment. Join the AmeriCorps alumni network.
• Leave: You are entitled to personal leave, medical leave, and leave for holidays recognized by your sponsoring organization.
• Healthcare Benefits: You have two healthcare benefit options, one for members who already have health insurance coverage at the start of service and the other for those who do not.
• Reduction of Education Costs: There are several benefits available that can help you manage, or even reduce, your federal student loans and potentially lower your overall student debt.
• Travel: AmeriCorps offers relocation travel assistance and a settling-in allowance if you are moving more than 50 miles from your home to serve as an AmeriCorps member with the VISTA program.
• Child Care: If you have children under the age of 13, you may qualify for the AmeriCorps childcare benefit.

Apply

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION VIA WORKDAY CAREERS PORTAL.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Brianna McClure, Program Officer, at bmcclure@enterprisecommunity.org. Please title the email subject as: yourlastname - Neighborhood Impact & Preservation AmeriCorps VISTA

Please title your documents in the following format:

• Yourlastname - Resume
• Yourlastname - Cover Letter

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will need to additionally fill out an application with AmeriCorps for further consideration during the interview process.