Vice President of Communications

M3 Placement & Partnership; Town of Montgomery (NY); In loco; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Regional Food Bank seeks a Vice President of Communications to serve as its senior communications strategist, leading integrated efforts that advance the organization’s mission, strengthen its reputation, and raise public awareness of food insecurity.

Reporting to the Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, this leader will guide marketing, public relations, media, digital engagement, storytelling, and internal communications, and will oversee cross‑functional campaigns across fundraising,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in communications, marketing, public relations, public affairs, brand management, or related area.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead an integrated communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership.
• Lead enterprise-wide campaigns across marketing, PR, social media, storytelling, advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership to the marketing and public relations team members, as well as external creative partners.
• Strengthen brand awareness, media visibility, thought leadership, and community engagement.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and use data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategy.
• Lead complex initiatives from idea through execution, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring accountability along the way.

Conoscenze

Integrated communications

Marketing leadership

Public relations leadership

Storytelling

Data-driven mindset

Campaign planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary:

Our client, the Regional Food Bank, is seeking a Vice President of Communications to serve as its senior communications strategist, leading integrated communications efforts that advance the organization's mission, strengthen its reputation, and increase public awareness of food insecurity across the region.

Reporting to the Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, this position provides strategic leadership for marketing, public relations, media relations, social media, brand management, storytelling, internal communications, digital engagement, and public affairs. The Vice President oversees the development and execution of enterprise-wide campaigns that align organizational priorities across fundraising, advocacy, programs, volunteer engagement, and community outreach.

The Vice President of Communications is an experienced leader with a demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams, integrate messaging across departments, and drive high-impact campaigns that achieve measurable organizational outcomes. This individual serves as the organization's lead strategist for campaign planning and execution, ensuring communications efforts are coordinated, audience-focused, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President serves as a trusted advisor on communications strategy, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational positioning.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead an integrated communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational priorities.


• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership.


• Lead enterprise-wide campaigns across marketing, PR, social media, storytelling, advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement.


• Provide strategic leadership to the marketing and public relations team members, as well as external creative partners.


• Strengthen brand awareness, media visibility, thought leadership, and community engagement.


• Establish meaningful KPIs and use data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategy.


• Lead complex initiatives from idea through execution, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring accountability along the way.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring significant communications leadership experience and meaningful expertise across both marketing and public relations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has successfully partnered with CEOs and executive leadership teams.


• Knows how to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.


• Can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.


• Has led integrated campaigns with measurable results.


• Is an exceptional communicator, relationship builder, and project manager.


• Brings fresh ideas, sound judgment, and a data-driven mindset.


• Is energized by a mission-driven organization undergoing growth and transformation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.


• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in communications, marketing, public relations, public affairs, brand management, or a related area.


• Valid New York State Driver's License.

Salary Range:

$90,000-$100,000

Travel:

Regular travel between Montgomery and Latham offices, with occasional regional travel.

M3 Placement and Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.