Chief of Veteran Community Activation & Grassroots

Wounded Warrior Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive pay

Team-oriented, mission-focused culture

Job summary

Wounded Warrior Project is seeking a visionary Vice President of Community Engagement & Grassroots to lead nationwide efforts, guiding Grassroots, Constituent Affairs, and Community Partnerships and Investments.

You will partner with regional teams, governments, veterans' organizations, and donors to translate mission priorities into local impact, mobilize advocates, and strengthen community presence at scale.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience building strategic relationships with veteran, nonprofit, government, and community stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community Engagement & Grassroots portfolio, including Grassroots, Constituent Affairs, and Community Partnerships and Investments.
• Provide strategic direction for grassroots advocacy networks and regional staff.
• Develop and execute an integrated community engagement strategy connecting grassroots advocacy to local impact.
• Oversee reporting and data translation to inform strategic decisions and investments.
• Lead national activation models to educate, engage, and mobilize veterans, families, caregivers, and partners.
• Collaborate with Programs, Development, Marketing, Strategy, and regional teams to ensure mission alignment.

Skills

Executive presence

Leadership experience

Grassroots advocacy

Community partnerships

Stakeholder relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

Wounded Warrior Project is seeking a visionary Vice President of Community Engagement & Grassroots to lead nationwide efforts, guiding Grassroots, Constituent Affairs, and Community Partnerships and Investments.

You will partner with regional teams, governments, veterans' organizations, and donors to translate mission priorities into local impact, mobilize advocates, and strengthen community presence at scale.