Vice President, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

Preeclampsia Foundation; Florida; Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Preeclampsia Foundation seeks a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs to elevate the Foundation’s voice and visibility in a lean, mission-driven environment.

You will translate strategy into focused priorities, lead executive communications, and align advocacy with organizational goals while partnering with the CEO and leadership team in Melbourne/Greater Florida.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, public health, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across communications, brand, public relations, digital communications, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track record of building brand visibility and audience engagement at scale through national awareness campaigns, advocacy initiatives, public health campaigns, or other mission‑driven efforts.
• Nonprofit or mission‑driven organization experience, with lean, collaborative environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management.
• Provide strategic oversight of public affairs and the Director of Government Relations.
• Build strategic partnerships across healthcare, research, policy, advocacy, industry, and philanthropy.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on communications and external engagement.

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Brand storytelling

Media relations

Public affairs

Executive communications

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategy to execution

Formação académica

Master’s degree in communications, marketing, public health, business, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a strategic, hands‑on communications leader to elevate the Foundation’s voice and visibility. The Vice President of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs will build upon and operationalize an established communications strategy, strengthen a lean team, and develop partnerships that amplify our mission.

This role is well suited for a leader who can move comfortably between strategy and execution, bringing structure to an evolving function, partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team, and connecting communications, public affairs, advocacy, and external engagement around shared organizational priorities.

What You’ll Lead

• Bring the Foundation’s communications strategy to life, translating established strategic direction into focused priorities, integrated campaigns, and measurable results across the organization and within specific programs.
• Strengthen brand positioning and national visibility through compelling storytelling, thought leadership, media engagement, and communications that build awareness and trust.
• Provide strategic oversight of public affairs and the Director of Government Relations, aligning advocacy, policy messaging, and communications with broader organizational priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on communications, reputation, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Lead executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management, ensuring the Foundation communicates with clarity, credibility, and sound judgment as a newsmaker and thought leader.
• Build strategic partnerships across healthcare, research, policy, advocacy, industry, and philanthropy that expand the Foundation’s reach and advance shared priorities.
• Strengthen and develop a lean communications function, creating greater clarity, collaboration, accountability, and effectiveness across staff, contractors, and external partners.

Who You Are

You’re a strategic, collaborative, mission‑driven leader who:

• Communicates complex ideas with clarity, credibility, and impact.
• Can shape strategy while remaining hands‑on enough to move the work forward.
• Builds trust across diverse audiences and brings structure and focus to evolving environments.
• Leads with sound judgment, curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to improving maternal health outcomes.

What You Bring

We’re looking for an experienced communications leader who can build visibility, translate strategy into action, and lead effectively in a hands‑on, mission‑driven environment.

Must‑Have

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, public health, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across communications, brand, public relations, digital communications, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track record of building brand visibility and audience engagement at scale through national awareness campaigns, advocacy initiatives, public health campaigns, or other mission‑driven efforts.
• Strong vision‑to‑execution capability, translating strategic direction into clear priorities, actionable plans, and measurable results.
• Nonprofit or mission‑driven organization experience, with an understanding of how to operate effectively in a lean, collaborative environment.
• Strategic partnership experience, with the ability to build productive relationships across organizations, sectors, and stakeholder groups.
• Proven people leadership, including developing teams, establishing priorities, and creating clarity and accountability during periods of growth or change.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, public health, patient advocacy, or a related sector.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry partners, including healthcare systems, life sciences, payors, digital health, or other healthcare organizations.
• Experience partnering with public affairs, advocacy, government relations, or policy functions.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, with proximity to Melbourne, Florida preferred.
• Base Salary: 120,000–135,000 annually
• Medical: Employer pays 50% of employee premium; eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: Employer pays 100% of employee premium; eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO

The Preeclampsia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.