Strategic VP of Marketing & Communications

Merakey; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Vice President of Marketing and Communications to join its leadership team in the Lafayette Hill area. The role leads all internal and external communications, branding, and marketing to advance Merakey’s mission and visibility.

The VP will develop comprehensive strategies, build external relationships with funders and media, and guide senior leadership in public communications. This position requires executive presence and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Strategic or Organizational Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in a senior management role.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading marketing, communications, media relations, and branding.
• Strong writing, editing, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies aligned with Merakey’s mission, strategic priorities, and organizational goals.
• Lead enterprise-wide internal and external communications efforts designed to strengthen employee engagement, brand awareness, and organizational reputation.
• Develop and implement strategies to broaden awareness of Merakey, its services, leadership, and impact among key stakeholder audiences.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor and partner to senior leadership.
• Serve as a spokesperson and lead point of contact for media interactions that promote or impact the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, community partners, funders, key influencers, and other external stakeholders.
• Identify and prioritize media, marketing, public relations, and communications opportunities.
• Prepare executive communications, including talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting materials.
• Oversee Merakey’s print and digital communications, including websites, social media, publications, annual reports, marketing collateral, and electronic communications.
• Lead branding and public relations initiatives that enhance and protect Merakey’s reputation.
• Oversee day-to-day Marketing and Communications operations, including budgeting, planning, vendor relationships, and staff development.
• Use data and trends to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support senior leadership decision-making.
• Lead, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing Marketing and Communications team.
• Partner across functions and with other senior leaders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful execution of enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Media relations

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Team leadership

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Strategic Management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Merakey seeks a Vice President of Marketing and Communications to join its leadership team in the Lafayette Hill area. The role leads all internal and external communications, branding, and marketing to advance Merakey’s mission and visibility.

The VP will develop comprehensive strategies, build external relationships with funders and media, and guide senior leadership in public communications. This position requires executive presence and travel as needed.