Vice President of External Affairs

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the full-time salaried Vice President of External Affairs and Strategic Communications will shape and advance the organization's external voice and narrative, oversee a marketing and communications team, and manage relationships with key stakeholders in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated communications and external affairs strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Oversee content strategy and integrated marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility and public presence
• Partner across the organization to ensure alignment between communications, fundraising strategies, and external messaging

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 10 years in senior-level leadership roles
• Proven experience as principal marketing and communications counsel to a CEO or equivalent senior leader
• Demonstrated track record in crisis communications at a national scale
• Deep national media relationships with a history of successful placements
• Experience with mission-driven organizations, particularly in advocacy or politically active sectors