Job Description

 

Program Officer

Location: Seattle, WA
Time Type: Full time
Posted Date: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Requisition ID: REQ1835

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 $54 billion and created 873,000 homes across all 50 states – 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 an exceptional benefits package.

 

Job Description Summary

Enterprise’s Pacific Northwest Office is seeking a Program Officer to join our team working on Home & Hope Initiatives-Early Learning Facilities via the nationally recognized Washington Early Learning Loan (WELL) Fund. In two short years, the WELL Fund has deployed nearly $10 million in financing and grant funding to 30 different organizations throughout the state, resulting in the development of over 100 new early learning classrooms. This position will join a high performing, values driven team focused on: increasing housing supply, advancing racial equity and supporting upward mobility. Under supervision of Senior Program Director, this position will be responsible for building and tracking a pipeline of early learning facilities projects; providing technical assistance to early learning providers, non-profits or other community-based organizations who are constructing new or expanding existing early learning centers; manage grantees; and support the co-location of affordable housing and early learning projects throughout the region. This position will support program expansion with significant new resources.

The Program Officer has technical expertise in one or more programmatic area(s): contracts and grants management, housing and early learning facility development, community development, and/or technical assistance to community partners. This position will be responsible for implementing existing programs with modification or adaptation to fit local circumstances; may identify and suggest program ideas and directions for consideration and development with manager; track budget revenues and expenses; participate in proposal writing; advance racial equity outcomes.

Our team is working in a hybrid environment, with offices located in the Seattle Chinatown-International District. Applicants should include a cover letter in their application.

Salary Range: $64,400-$75,000.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support the ongoing work of the WA Early Learning Loan (WELL) Fund by helping to achieve program outcomes related to new funding.
• Manage existing and new grantees and contracts.
• Provide project management support for the advancement of co-located affordable housing and early learning facilities projects throughout the region.
• Provide Technical Assistance in the form of: Facilities development, feasibility analysis, acquisitions, financing, construction and other development related activities, and capacity building to applicants.
• Assist in marketing/outreach to early learning providers, housing developers, and other partners within identified targeted populations, which may include preparing materials, planning and hosting community meetings or events with an emphasis on equitable marketing strategies.

Qualifications:

• BA in related field and at least two (2) years of directly relevant experience and/or four (4 years) generally related experience.
• Familiarity with facilities development, affordable housing, as well as with basic affordable housing finance.
• Familiarity with early learning and/or community facilities development.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Word and Excel and must be able to track, review and analyze programmatic data.
• Operates independently under minimal supervision; successfully handles new situations and environments.
• Experience working in collaborative teams and a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy and quality of work.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and excitement about sharing new skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and outcomes within communities of color.

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