Vice President, Strategic Communications and Narrative

The California Endowment; Sacramento, Oakland (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Endowment is seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Strategic Communications and Narrative to drive systems change and health equity across California. Based in California, you will lead a team delivering comprehensive communications and strategic storytelling in partnership with leadership and program staff.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the VP will help shape organizational narrative, advocate publicly, and manage change initiatives while traveling

Job description

Vice President, Strategic Communications and Narrative

Posted on May 21, 2025

The California Endowment is seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Strategic Communications and Narrative to play a leadership role in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive communications and narrative strategies that amplify community-driven solutions, shift beliefs and power, and drive systems change to advance racial and health equity and health access for marginalized populations across California.

The ideal candidate will be a creative and accomplished leader with experience in change management and a successful track record leading teams and organizations to develop and advance effective and impactful communications and narrative strategies. The VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative should be a passionate advocate for the vision of the Endowment, a committed and engaged team leader, a collaborative thought partner, and an exceptional spokesperson and ambassador. The new VP will lead a team that will provide the full range of communications and narrative functions within the organization and will work in close partnership with leadership and programming staff.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative will be based in one of The Endowment’s offices – ideally in Oakland or Sacramento – with occasional opportunities to work remotely. The role will require moderate domestic travel and in-person meetings.

More information about The California Endowment may be found at: www.calendow.org .

The California Endowment is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on diversity, equity, inclusion and to creating a work environment where the individual is valued and respected.