Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs

Full Time Regular Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you! We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges. We offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families.

These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact. At the heart of Help Group's mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives. We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow!

Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Position Summary: The Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs develops an integrated approach to organizational visibility, government, and public agency relationships, community partnerships, public relations, marketing, events, and volunteer engagement. the VP ensures that these efforts strengthen Help Group's reputation, advance organizational priorities, and expand awareness of programs serving children, young adults, and families across Los Angeles County.

The VP sets the strategy for Help Group's organization-wide events and volunteer engagement program, including priorities, budgets, and measures of success. They also personally build relationships with the mayor's office, county supervisors' offices, city council members, other elected officials, and their staff, and civic leaders whose work affects Help Group and the people it serves.

• Location:
  
  Sherman Oaks- requires in-office work five days per week. This will not be a hybrid or remote position.
• Full-Time

• 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 personally building and sustaining relationships with elected officials and their staff. Candidates should be able to describe the relationships they developed, their individual role, and the results of that work.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategies that strengthen organizational 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, with the ability to set priorities, support professional growth and hold staff accountable for results.
• Strong knowledge of the nonprofit sector and the Los Angeles civic, government, corporate, and community landscape
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentations skills, with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience overseeing budgets, external vendors, multiple projects and completing deadlines.
• Commitment to Help Group's mission and to respectful. inclusion engagement with neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, families and community partners.

• Experience in human services, behavioral health, special education, disability services, workforce development, or a related field.
• Established relationships with Los Angeles- area elected offices, public agencies, corporate partners, coalitions, or community organizations.
• Experience with media relations, issues management, crisis communications, and executive positioning.
• Familiarity with California systems serving children and adults with developmental, behavioral educational or mental health needs.

• Develop and implement an organization-wide communications and…