Director of Communications

VITAMIN ANGEL ALLIANCE INC•Goleta, CA

13h•$130,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

Vitamin Angels is a global health organization dedicated to improving the health of women and children through effective nutrition solutions. They focus on high-impact, cost-effective, and evidence-based interventions, working through partnerships to scale nutrition programs in areas of greatest need. Vitamin Angels is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering equal opportunities for all employees.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, nonprofit communications, global health, international development, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
Experience working in a nonprofit, global health, international development, public health, or mission-driven organization.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies for complex organizations and diverse audiences.
Strong track record in media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, reputation management, and issues/crisis communications.
Experience communicating complex technical, scientific, health, or development topics in clear, compelling, and accessible ways.
Demonstrated experience leading internal communications and organizational change communications.
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with senior executives and subject-matter experts and translating their expertise into compelling external and internal communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Experience managing teams, agencies, consultants, and budgets.
Strong strategic judgment, political acumen, collaboration skills, and ability to operate with discretion and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the global health, nutrition, international development, philanthropic, or nonprofit landscape.
Experience working in a global setting, across cultures, geographies, and diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

Lead corporate communications, public and media relations, executive communications, and external communications editorial strategy to enhance visibility, credibility, and influence.
Build, strengthen, and protect the organization's reputation among diverse audiences including donors, technical stakeholders, and the general public.
Develop and execute an integrated external communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, brand positioning, and fundraising goals.
Develop proactive media strategies and compelling storylines to highlight the organization's expertise, impact, and leadership in global health and nutrition.
Build and manage strategic relationships with media outlets, journalists, global health thought leaders, sector influencers, celebrities, and ambassadors.
Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on messaging, positioning, and reputational opportunities/challenges.
Identify and train spokespeople, and create opportunities for leaders and experts to contribute to important conversations through various platforms.
Lead the organizational strategy for events, convenings, and conferences.
Monitor the external environment for reputational risks and advise leadership on communications opportunities and challenges.
Lead crisis and issues communications strategy in coordination with senior leadership, Legal, and relevant functional leaders.
Establish communications protocols, messaging frameworks, and rapid-response processes for effective issue management.
Lead the internal communications strategy to ensure employees are informed, connected, aligned, and engaged with the organization's mission and goals.
Develop and manage the internal editorial calendar, communications channels, content strategy, and leadership communication cascades.
Translate organizational strategy and progress into clear communications that help employees understand their contribution to the mission.
Define communications requirements for the intranet or other employee communications platforms and lead its content strategy.
Develop standards and governance for internal communications to ensure consistency and effective information flow.
Partner with leadership to develop and execute change communications for organizational transformation.
Equip leaders and managers with messaging and resources for effective team communication.
Strengthen employee connection to the organization's mission, values, culture, strategy, and impact through storytelling and engagement.
Establish mechanisms for gathering employee feedback to improve internal communications and organizational alignment.
Ensure internal communications complement and reinforce the external narrative and organizational brand.
Help foster a culture where communications is viewed as a strategic organizational function.
Lead, mentor, and develop communications staff and external partners.
Manage communications agencies, consultants, vendors, and other external partners.
Develop and manage communications budgets and resources.
Establish clear measures of communications effectiveness, using data to optimize reach, engagement, reputation, and influence.