Vice President, Communications and Engagement

Vital Voices Global Partnership•Washington, DC

3h•$158,100 - $202,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, plus 12+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, international relations or related field required.
Demonstrated experience leading public relations strategies, including media relations, earned media, executive visibility, and reputation management.
Proven success developing relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, and external stakeholders.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including press releases, op-eds, speeches, executive communications, newsletters, and organizational statements.
Demonstrated experience leading integrated communications and engagement strategies across digital, media, social, and events channels.
Experience overseeing strategic events, convenings, donor experiences, or stakeholder engagement programs.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
Strong technology skills including MS Office, Salesforce or CRM systems, social media platforms, email marketing tools, and communications platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on global issues, women’s leadership, human rights, international development, or social impact strongly preferred.
Experience with Meltwater, Mailchimp, Canva, and related tools preferred.

Responsibilities

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 fundraising, donor acquisition, stewardship, and engagement strategies.
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for Vital Voices’ internal and external events portfolio.
Develop an integrated events strategy that strengthens relationships with donors, partners, leaders, supporters, and global audiences.
Ensure events align with organizational priorities, brand standards, engagement goals, and fundraising strategies.
Partner with Development, Programs, and Executive Leadership to maximize the impact of donor experiences, leadership convenings, and signature events.
Oversee event storytelling, communications plans, media engagement, and post-event amplification.
Ensure major convenings create meaningful experiences that reflect Vital Voices’ mission and global network.
Support VIP engagement strategies and executive visibility opportunities connected to major events.
Evaluate event effectiveness through engagement metrics, feedback, and strategic outcomes.
Develop internal communications strategies that strengthen employee engagement, alignment, and organizational culture.
Partner with leadership to communicate priorities, organizational updates, and key initiatives.
Ensure employees are connected to Vital Voices’ mission, impact, and global work.
Support internal engagement opportunities through events, communications, and organizational programming.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Communications & Engagement team.
Directly supervise the Director of Internal Events and Manager of External Events
Establish team priorities, goals, workflows, and performance expectations.
Build a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Other duties as assigned.