Chief Brand & Communications Architect

St. Mary's Food Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Insurance Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings with match

Tuition Assistance

Vision and Dental coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account options

Disability, Life Insurance

Pet Insurance option

Time Off: PTO & Holidays

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, AZ seeks a strategic Vice President of Marketing & Communications to lead brand, marketing, and public engagement. You will shape messaging, oversee digital marketing, media relations, and internal communications, and guide executive communications for the CEO.

The role partners across functions to elevate visibility, donor engagement, and fundraising impact, aligning with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, communications, brand, and public relations in complex organizations.
• 3+ years leading and developing high-performing marketing and communications teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, storytelling, and media relations skills.
• Proven success in multi-channel campaigns, brand management, and measurement from strategy to execution.
• Experience managing budgets, agency relationships, vendors, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, SEO, Google Analytics, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and multimedia content development.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide brand strategy, messaging, and long-term positioning.
• Oversee brand governance, storytelling, and messaging standards across channels.
• Develop integrated marketing strategies supporting the strategic plan, fundraising, and programs.
• Partner with Development and Programs teams to strengthen donor engagement and partner relationships.
• Monitor market trends and performance metrics to maximize visibility and impact.
• Direct media and public relations strategies and advise the CEO on communications.
• Collaborate with People Team for internal communications and culture initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Marketing & Communications Team and set priorities.
• Coordinate budgeting, resource planning, and vendor contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

storytelling

Media relations

Multi-channel marketing

Brand management

Digital marketing

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional partnerships

SEO

Google Analytics

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography

Videography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, AZ seeks a strategic Vice President of Marketing & Communications to lead brand, marketing, and public engagement. You will shape messaging, oversee digital marketing, media relations, and internal communications, and guide executive communications for the CEO.

The role partners across functions to elevate visibility, donor engagement, and fundraising impact, aligning with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.