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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. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org. 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 with an. Job Description Summary Enterprise Community Partners, Southeast Market, seeks a program and research intern for to support our policy and programmatic efforts. This position is available in our Atlanta office and will have the opportunity to learn about the affordable housing field through a variety of projects. In addition, there is significant opportunity to attend virtual events and meetings and network with other affordable housing professionals.
Job Description Responsibilities: State & Local Policy
Attend virtual or in-person legislative meetings for Atlanta City Council and other applicable meetings of state and local governments, as necessary, and provide a summary of housing related content to the Southeast team; Provide research and analysis on relevant polices, as requested; Participate in the advocacy strategy to implement a dedicated revenue source for housing in Georgia; Assist with coordinating coalition meetings with policy partners; and Additional assistance with internal programs for the Southeast team, as requested.
Support the development and launch of the Southeast Preservation Next Academy through content development, outreach support, and training delivery support. Support the Preservation Next capital product pilot through owner outreach, project review, and research Support Metro Atlanta Preservation Strategy development through meeting participation and support, presentation development, and best practice research. Faith Based Development Initiative (FBDI)
Research and Case Making - Around the Context and Need Assist with continuing to define the scale and urgency of the affordable housing problem that houses of worship can play a role in helping to solve in our targeted area. Develop Case Studies/Presentations that can be utilized to inform and garner additional funding support for the FBDI. The case studies should lay out clearly the issues, opportunities and roadmap for successful interventions through the FBDI. Technical Assistance Cohort and Webinars Planning Assist with FBDI Intake Form process that is used to generate leads and prioritize outreach. Assist with conducting and collecting organizational assessments completed by houses of worship to strengthen their ability to seek funding and Enterprise's ability to assist them. With staff, help coordinate and implement the FBDI Technical Assistance Cohorts (Atlanta and South Florida) including the FBDI Webinar Series, in order to educate and provide TA to houses of worship. Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree is preferred. This is an entry level opportunity; however, candidates should have some research and analysis experience through coursework or related work. A 1-3 page writing same is requested. Interest in local housing policy and advocacy; Strong research, writing and presentation skills; Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as a team player; and Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
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Enterprise Community Partners
February 28, 2023