Vice President, Communications and Engagement Vital Voices in Washington, DC

Vice President, Communications and Engagement

Location:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid — two required in-person days per week at headquarters

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Travel:
Up to 15% domestic and international travel

Salary: $158,100 anticipated starting salary; up to $202,500 depending on additional experience, skills, and qualifications

The Vice President of Communications & Engagement is the senior executive responsible for leading Vital Voices’ integrated communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and events strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief External Relations Officer, this role advances the organization’s global reputation, visibility, and impact by connecting audiences to the stories, leaders, partnerships, and experiences that define Vital Voices.

The Vice President will develop and execute a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy aligned with Vital Voices’ mission and 2030 goals, ensuring that public relations, media engagement, digital communications, storytelling, and events work together to increase awareness, deepen relationships, and advance organizational priorities. The role will lead efforts to position Vital Voices as a global authority on women’s leadership, gender equity, human rights, climate action, economic opportunity, and social impact.

The Vice President will oversee the organization’s events portfolio, ensuring that internal and external convenings serve as strategic engagement opportunities that strengthen relationships with donors, partners, women leaders, supporters, media, and the broader Vital Voices community.

This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and execute an integrated global communications and public relations strategy that elevates Vital Voices’ mission, impact, and global brand.
• Serve as the senior communications advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on messaging, media engagement, reputation management, and external positioning.
• Lead proactive media relations strategies, including press outreach, media partnerships, interviews, briefings, press releases, and story development.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and communications partners.
• Position Vital Voices leaders and network members as thought leaders on global issues impacting women and communities worldwide.
• Prepare executives and organizational spokespeople for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances.
• Develop crisis communications strategies and manage reputational issues when needed.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and emerging issues affecting the organization.

• Develop and maintain Vital Voices’ global brand narrative and messaging framework.
• Lead storytelling strategies that amplify the achievements and impact of Vital Voices leaders across 188 countries.
• Oversee content strategy across website, social media, email marketing, newsletters, podcasts, and multimedia platforms.
• Own and optimize the Vital Voices newsletter and email engagement strategy, including audience growth, donor communications, event promotions, and lifecycle campaigns.
• Develop integrated campaigns supporting fundraising, programs, advocacy, and organizational priorities.
• Establish analytics and performance metrics to evaluate communications reach, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Partner with Development to support digital…