Job Description
Job DescriptionVice President of Communications
Highly Regarded National Nonprofit
Jacksonville, Atlanta, Fayetteville, NYC, Pittsburgh, Tampa, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Nashville, San Antonio Areas (Hybrid)Salary + Bonus Potential + Excellent Benefits Currently Including:
- 100% Covered Health Care Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug):
- Premiums are fully covered for the employee and dependent family members. This equates to approximately $32,000 in annual savings for a family and $10,700 for an individual.
- 40 days of Potential Time Off Annually:
- 13 paid holidays, 20 days of PTO, 8 sick days, 3 floating holidays, plus birthday PTO
- 401(k):
- Fully vested on day one. 100% employer match on the first 3% contributed and 50% employer match on the next 2% contributed. Equal to a 4% employer match if the employee contributes 5%.
- Life and Disability Insurance:
- Premiums are covered 100% for the employee.
- Flexible Spending Account:
- Pre-tax payroll deductions to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Terrific new Vice President of Communications (VP) position with a highly regarded national nonprofit. The VP will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, driving brand awareness and mission advancement through communications initiatives. The position will lead a comprehensive communications strategy through all channels and oversee media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management. The VP will manage and mentor a team of 3 direct reports and 40+ total staff.Responsibilities:
- Create and implement organization-wide external and internal communications strategies
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and other members of the Executive team
- Lead crisis communications and advise on thought leadership and organizational reputation management
- Design content strategies that support engagement and awareness
- Develop and maintain relationships with media to increase visibility for the organization
- Utilize data and analytics to optimize communications strategies
- Ensure cohesive messaging and awareness-focused communications across departments
- Manage and mentor the Communications team of 40+
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of strategic communications experience; 8+ years of leadership experience, with success managing large teams
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
- Collaborative and able to work well with colleagues at all levels, including the C-suite and Board
- Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment
- Deep background in media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management
- Familiarity utilizing and developing a speakers bureau
- Experience with a veteran's organization or nonprofit preferred
Equal opportunity employer.