Vice President of Communications

Reports to: President

Status: Full-time exempt position

Date: October 2026

Position Summary:

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Communications is responsible for creating and implementing strategies for promoting and increasing the Foundation’s brand awareness and communicating its priorities to donors, potential donors, board members, professional advisors, community partners, staff and other constituencies. Serving as a core member of the Foundation's leadership team, this position also leads the Communications team by setting goals, mentoring and providing technical support to team members while working with external communications partners.

Essential Duties:

• Create and implement the Foundation’s external communications plan and strategies with measurable results.
• Oversee content creation and production for all written and electronic communication periodicals, marketing materials, websites and social media channels.
• Plan, publicize and implement major projects, events and campaigns.
• Establish strong relationships with local media outlets; seek out and coordinate earned media opportunities including articles, interviews and other forms of media coverage and serve as spokesperson for the Foundation.
• Work closely with the Foundation’s Philanthropy Services team to align development and marketing strategies and drive the implementation of the Foundation’s marketing campaign.
• Draft letters, articles, speeches and regular communications from the President & CEO to various constituencies.
• Prepare folders, notebooks, materials, invitations, videos, presentations, scripts, etc. as necessary and arrange photography for events.

Management & Leadership:

• Manage all administrative aspects of the communications team including staff recruitment, personnel development and supervision. Lead and manage a high-performing team to include an Events and Communications Manager and Creative Manager as well as freelance designers and writers.
• Manage the Foundation’s annual marketing and communications budget and advertising opportunities.
• Maintain brand standards and voice while ensuring compliance across all marketing and communications channels.
• Build long-term relationships with employees, donors, media, government officials and community leaders.
• Serve as a member of the Foundation’s leadership team and foster collaboration with other teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related field of study.
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience leading communications, public relations, marketing or related efforts, with demonstrated success in increasing brand awareness.
• Excellent written, oral, storytelling, editing and presentation skills, with strong attention to grammar, accuracy, clarity and tone.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to recruit, develop, coach, and manage staff while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, communications initiatives, budgets and organizational activities.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person