Vice President of Communications

M3 Placement • Albany, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Food Bank is seeking a Vice President of Communications to serve as its senior communications strategist. This role will lead integrated communications efforts that advance the organization’s mission, strengthen its reputation, and increase public awareness of food insecurity across the region. Reporting to the Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, this position provides strategic leadership for marketing, public relations, media relations, social media, brand management, storytelling, internal communications, digital engagement, and public affairs. The Vice President oversees the development and execution of enterprise-wide campaigns that align organizational priorities across fundraising, advocacy, programs, volunteer engagement, and community outreach. The Vice President of Communications is an experienced leader with a demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams, integrate messaging across departments, and drive high-impact campaigns that achieve measurable organizational outcomes. This individual serves as the organization's lead strategist for campaign planning and execution, ensuring communications efforts are coordinated, audience-focused, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President serves as a trusted advisor on communications strategy, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational positioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in communications, marketing, public relations, public affairs, brand management, or a related area.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Has successfully partnered with CEOs and executive leadership teams.
• Knows how to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.
• Has led integrated campaigns with measurable results.
• Is an exceptional communicator, relationship builder, and project manager.
• Brings fresh ideas, sound judgment, and a data-driven mindset.
• Is energized by a mission-driven organization undergoing growth and transformation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership.
• Lead enterprise-wide campaigns across marketing, PR, social media, storytelling, advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership to the marketing and public relations team members, as well as external creative partners.
• Strengthen brand awareness, media visibility, thought leadership, and community engagement.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and use data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategy.
• Lead complex initiatives from idea through execution, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring accountability along the way.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive