VP, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs — Lead National Impact

Preeclampsia Foundation; Florida; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Brand storytelling

Media relations

Public affairs

Executive communications

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategy to execution

Education

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

Job description

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.