AVP, Corporate Communications & Executive Affairs - Hybrid

AVP, Corporate Communications & Executive Affairs

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hybrid schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 3 WKS+ vacation paid*
• 12 paid holidays
• 12 PTO paid days
• Competitive health benefits package
• Wellness program reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short-term disability at no cost
• Life insurance & AD&D 2X annual salary at no cost
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan up to 6% employer funding
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted on-site early childhood care
• Tuition assistance for early education degree
• Free monthly transit card

* Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring an AVP, Corporate Communications & Executive Affairs to join our team. As an AVP, Corporate Communications & Executive Affairs, you will lead, mentor, and develop the communications team while also developing executive communications, overseeing strategic communications planning, media relations, social media, thought leadership, reputation management, organizational storytelling, and other high-impact content that advances United Way Miami's strategic priorities.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic thinking with active execution.

The Associate Vice President reports to the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications and provides day-to-day leadership for the communications team, including the Associate Director of Communications, Social Media Manager, and Writer/Copy Editor, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture grounded in creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration across departments and external partners, the Associate Vice President enhances United Way Miami's visibility, cultivates authentic storytelling, and helps position the organization as a trusted voice and convener across Miami-Dade.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Corporate communications

• Develop and oversee the organization's communications strategy, ensuring alignment across internal, external, donor, volunteer, client, community and board communications.
• Establish annual communications priorities, messaging architecture and content strategy to advance organizational goals and strengthen reputation.
• Lead crisis and issues communications planning in partnership with the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications and executive leadership.
• Oversee United Way Miami's social media strategy, ensuring platforms support executive visibility, fundraising, and organizational priorities while maximizing engagement and growth.

Storytelling & organizational engagement

• Lead the organization's Storytellers Summit, equipping staff, donors, volunteers, board members, and clients to effectively communicate and advocate for United Way Miami's mission and impact.
• Enhance storytelling curriculum, toolkits and communications resources that strengthen storytelling capabilities across stakeholder groups.
• Develop a sustainable pipeline of client, volunteer and partner stories that demonstrate the organization's impact and support fundraising, marketing and stakeholder engagement.

Executive communications & strategic counsel

• In partnership with SVP of Marketing & Communications, develop and execute comprehensive executive communications strategies for the President & CEO and leadership team.
• Serve as strategic communications advisor to leadership, providing counsel on messaging, reputation management, thought leadership, public appearances, media engagement and stakeholder communications.
• Develop executive positioning efforts, including speeches, presentations, talking points,…