Vice President, Communications

Springboard Enterprises • McLean, VA

16h • Remote

About The Position

In 2025, Springboard celebrated its 25th anniversary and appointed Umbreen Bhatti its new CEO – and today, we’re building on a powerful and amazing legacy while defining a fresh, forward-looking story about where we’re going. The Vice President, Communications, will play a central role in shaping this story and leading the communication of it to all of our audiences, from current founders and alumnae of our programs, to investors, partners, and champions of women’s entrepreneurship. This is an opportunity for a builder: someone energized by redesigning systems, overhauling communications infrastructure, and experimenting with new ways of articulating our purpose and our impact. The Vice President, Communications will be as comfortable writing, editing, designing, posting, and producing as they are setting and leading strategy: guiding a small but mighty team — including a Communications Associate with strong design and writing skills — and working collaboratively across the organization to share Springboard’s story clearly, powerfully, and consistently. This is a full-time, remote U.S.–based position operating on Eastern Standard Time. Due to the remote nature of the role, the Vice President, Communications will be required to remain in a stationary position with extended screen time during regular work hours. Additionally, the Vice President, Communications should expect to travel for important events and opportunities up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• We’re seeking a sharp writer and critical thinker with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience
• progressive leadership positions and working directly with executive leadership
• at least 5+ years managing teams
• 5+ years working in startups and/or supporting the startup ecosystem
• one or more specialties overlapping between the communications and marketing fields
• Excels as a strategist - you have demonstrated success advancing marketing strategies, media campaigns, and successful public relations efforts.
• Solves problems through ownership and innovation - your knack for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, while empowering your team’s growth is only outshined by your ability to address and refine the smallest details before things go to print.
• Has mastered the art of relationship-building - you bring a presence and emotional intelligence that allows you to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including staff, board members, donors, program participants, and community partners.
• Brings operational leadership - your mastery of written and oral communications is amplified by your experience with developing, managing, and articulating budget proposals, project needs, and outcomes as they relate to organizational goals and benchmarks. You also rely on appropriate tools, like Notion, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Airtable, Slack, and Zoom to help you track and execute your work.
• Sees data as a key piece of good storytelling - you have experience leveraging data analytics, surveys, and/or other reports to share compelling narratives about impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refresh of the Springboard story, defining how our purpose and impact are communicated in our next chapter
• Enable clear and confident representation of Springboard
• Build and manage a high-impact, collaborative Communications function
• Craft a clear, distinctive brand identity and voice that reflects both Springboard’s legacy and its next chapter.
• Spearhead a comprehensive redesign of Springboard’s communications materials and ecosystem, including messaging, website, and core collateral.
• Produce top-tier storytelling uplifting Springboard as an organization, along with the work of our alumnae founders by partnering with Program, Development, and Community teams to surface stories of innovation and impact — including op-eds, announcements, reports, and website content – and by identifying and experimenting with new storytelling formats and platforms (audio, video, podcasting, live/IRL experiences) to expand reach and deepen engagement.
• Develop and execute a thought leadership program positioning Springboard as a trusted voice in its industry, including identifying and crafting opportunities for Springboard’s senior leaders to share insights and expertise through op-eds, speaking engagements, panels, and other public forums.
• Draft and verify senior leadership communications , including CEO talking points, materials, press toolkits, messaging frameworks, and insights for interviews and public appearances.
• Enhance stakeholders’ abilities to represent Springboard — including board members, other organizational staff, and affiliates — in partnership with the VP of Development.
• Act as Springboard’s primary spokesperson and trusted advisor on all things communications when necessary.
• Drive internal clarity and consensus by helping teams express complex work in accessible, human language.
• Manage and mentor a Communications Associate – providing ongoing constructive feedback, identifying professional development opportunities, and marshalling projects to the finish line.
• Manage the Communications budget , ensuring resources align with strategic priorities, and establish clear Communications goals and KPIs , delivering against them with rigor and accountability.
• Oversee Springboard’s digital presence and social media channels (including Instagram and LinkedIn), with regular evaluation of performance, ROI, and platform mix, and the implementation of robust digital campaigns tied to Springboard’s organizational priorities, goals, and marquee events; including the development of blogs, videos, whitepapers, social media content, and other digital assets.
• Cultivate and maintain media relationships with national and local media outlets, influencers, in collaboration with our external PR partners, to secure impactful coverage.

Benefits

• health insurance (including dental and vision insurance)
• 401k match
• 17 days of PTO, plus additional time off for seasonal office closures and federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed