Policy Research Fellow in Washington, District of Columbia at Enterprise Community Partners

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and synthesize housing supply strategies, including land use and zoning reforms, public land development, missing middle housing, innovative construction techniques, access to capital, publicly financed mixed-income housing, and affordability preservation tools.

• ​​Support organizational research needs​ by providing rapid research response to internal requests from across Enterprise.

• Track and analyze the impact of policy proposals and changes on the production and preservation of housing supply, as well as provide support to shape policy priorities related to housing supply and finance.

• Draft and review congressional testimony, letters, and legislative analyses as needed.

• Represent Enterprise in key coalitions to advance our housing supply priorities.

• Attend and take notes at Congressional hearings, conferences, and meetings.

• Support preparing research grant proposals as needed.

• General administrative duties as necessary.

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the public policy team in a thoughtful and focused way.

• Display flexibility while working with other Enterprise departments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.

• At least 1-3 years of experience in housing policy research or related fields, with preference for candidates with urban planning, public policy, and/or affordable housing experience and knowledge. Graduate degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience.

• Demonstrated research expertise with the ability to analyze complex housing and community development issues, assess potential solutions, and identify actionable policy recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a non-partisan environment.

• Familiarity with programs like Excel and R is strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to successfully work on multiple time-sensitive requests simultaneously and with autonomy.

• Self-motivation; ability to work both independently and as a team player.

• Curiosity, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and manage external relationships.

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 $65,000 to $73,000, 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.