About the Role:

We are looking for a VP of Communications to set and lead an overarching strategy for Reproductive Freedom for All’s communications department. An integral member of Reproductive Freedom for All’s executive team, this person will deploy creative and effective communications strategies in order to lift up the organization’s campaigns, initiatives, political programs, and long-term vision for reproductive freedom.

The VP will be a campaigner at heart, an experienced communicator, thoughtful manager, persistent problem-solver, on-the-record spokesperson and a collaborative leader who can thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment and is passionate about advancing Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission. They will be in charge of multiple projects at once and must have a commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s core values and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of our work.

An ideal candidate is passionate about reproductive freedom, with at least 10 years of experience including experience building and leading high-performing teams and a commitment to working collaboratively, including with other departments, and helping contribute to a positive and high-impact workplace.

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: Executive Director

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Communications Director

This Position Is: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union, Management

Salary: $170,000-185,000

Responsibilities

Drive ambitious and creative messaging, communications, and external affairs strategies for entire organization

• Provide high-level guidance and generate creative ideas and fine-tuned feedback to influence narratives, shape public opinion, and reach key audiences, keeping in mind the organization’s focus on young people and people of color;
• Build Reproductive Freedom for All’s brand and national profile, as well as the profile of our executives;
• Seek out new ways of engagement to grow our audience and stakeholders, with an eye towards diversity and inclusion, constantly pursuing innovation, excellence and results;
• Creatively design processes to measure impact and efficacy of communications work.

Represent Reproductive Freedom for All in high-level spaces and places

• Serve as on-the-record spokesperson with national and state media, including by tapping into your own network of trusted reporter relationships;
• Disseminate messaging and materials and collaborate with broad and diverse audiences, including progressive movement organizational partners, campaigns, Capitol Hill offices, other members of the reproductive rights, health, and justice movements, and more.

Operate at an executive level in the organization and work closely with the President & CEO, Executive Director, and other members of the Executive Team to align the organization’s priorities and campaigns to maximize impact

• Ensure enterprise-wide message cohesion and brand consistency;
• Collaborate with the Communications Director and other national and state staff to develop and execute strategic communications plans that maximize coordination, efficiency and effectiveness, and reflect the organization’s values.

Provide excellent project and people management and leadership to the Communications Team

• Provide direction, leadership, and guidance for the Communications Department and support the Communications director in achieving high-impact results and supporting their team’s growth and professional development;
• Supervise communications departmental and project budgets.

The Vice President may perform other duties not specifically identified in this job description, as needed, and consistent with the duties outlined herein.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in campaigns, advocacy or political organizations with a focus on communications, media relations, and/or developing and deploying creative content to achieve organizational objectives;
• Excellence in staff management with the proven ability to develop, coach, and manage high-performance teams of individuals with varied lived experiences;
• High-level strategic planning and budgeting skills, including a sophisticated understanding of state and national political and policy landscapes and ability to prioritize and balance short- and long-term needs in fast-paced and high-stakes environments;
• Deep attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues internally and externally;
• A willingness to work in collaboration with departments across the organization;
• Proven track record of high-level media pitching, managing crisis communications, and on-the-record work;
• Maintain a strong network of media relationships;
• Strong background driving narratives at a federal and state level, with the experience to weave both together;
• High cultural competence and the demonstrated ability to work with and mentor individuals with different lived experiences;
• Experience supervising executive visible leadership plans and positioning executives
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment;
• Experience working with membership organizations and a desire to engage members;
• Demonstrated ability and excitement to engage members of varied communities and people with different lived experiences;
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.;
• Impeccable judgment in complex situations and ability to operate with diplomacy and discretion;
• Commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission and goals;
• Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Language skills in addition to English, such as Spanish, is a plus.