VP, Communications & Public Affairs — Community Impact Leader

The Help Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental / Vision

Life Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

529 College Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation & Sick Leave

Rewards & Incentives

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Help Group seeks a dynamic Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs to lead organization-wide communications, public affairs, and government relations inLos Angeles County. This role drives strategy, partnerships, and external engagement to elevate the organization’s visibility and impact.

You will build relationships with local officials, shape messaging, and oversee events, media relations, and volunteer programs, ensuring alignment with mission and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, public policy, non-profit management, business or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public affairs, government relations, community engagement, corporate partnerships, or a related field including at least five years leading teams or major functions.
• Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with elected officials and their staff.
• Proven success developing and executing strategies that strengthen visibility, stakeholder relationships, and community presence.
• Experience setting strategy for events, volunteer engagement, or other community-facing initiatives and directing staff responsible for execution.
• Experience managing managers or multidisciplinary teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and public affairs strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and growth objectives.
• Translate priorities into annual goals, plans, and coordinated external engagement activities.
• Advise leadership on external trends, stakeholders, and reputational considerations.
• Coordinate communications across programs and campuses to reinforce priorities.
• Represent Help Group at community meetings, events, and external forums.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Public affairs strategy

Media relations

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, non-profit management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Help Group seeks a dynamic Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs to lead organization-wide communications, public affairs, and government relations inLos Angeles County. This role drives strategy, partnerships, and external engagement to elevate the organization’s visibility and impact.

You will build relationships with local officials, shape messaging, and oversee events, media relations, and volunteer programs, ensuring alignment with mission and growth goals.