VP of Communications & Public Affairs

Envision Consulting • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs will provide strategic leadership for Help Group’s marketing, communications, public relations, and community engagement efforts. The role will assess existing strategies, systems, and team capabilities and develop and execute a comprehensive plan to strengthen organizational visibility, elevate Help Group’s public profile, and ensure consistent, high-quality communications across its programs and campuses. The VP will work closely with executive leadership, program teams, and external partners, overseeing brand management, media relations, community partnerships, and non-fundraising events, including continued implementation of Help Group’s recent rebrand.

The VP will lead the marketing, communications, and community engagement team, setting clear priorities, improving coordination, and fostering accountability and excellence. The position calls for a strategic, collaborative, hands-on leader with creativity, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to mentor staff and turn ideas into measurable results.

This position is based in Los Angeles and requires in-office work five days per week. It is not hybrid or remote. Regular travel among Help Group campuses and community locations is required, as is availability for occasional evening and weekend events. The salary range is $120,000–$140,000, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, public affairs, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, public relations, external affairs, or a related field, including at least five years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing comprehensive communications, marketing, or external engagement strategies.
• Experience assessing teams, systems, and processes and implementing improvements that strengthen organizational performance.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams while establishing clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including success managing complex initiatives, multiple stakeholders, and competing deadlines.
• Experience overseeing brand management, integrated marketing campaigns, digital communications, and public relations activities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership and effective execution in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to Help Group’s mission and respectful, inclusive engagement with neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, families, and community partners.
• Ability to work in-office in Los Angeles five days per week, travel regularly among Help Group campuses and community locations, and attend occasional evening and weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations, human services, behavioral health, special education, disability services, or related sectors.
• Familiarity with the Los Angeles civic, nonprofit, media, and community landscape.
• Experience overseeing organizational rebranding initiatives, including implementation across multiple facilities or locations.
• Experience collaborating with external public relations firms and managing media relations, executive positioning, or reputation management.
• Established relationships with Los Angeles-area community organizations, public agencies, civic leaders, or other strategic partners.
• Experience leading organizational change, strengthening team operations, and developing effective systems for project management and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing communications, marketing, and external affairs functions to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and external affairs strategy aligned with Help Group’s mission, priorities, and growth objectives.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with goals, timelines, responsibilities, and performance measures.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on organizational visibility, brand positioning, reputation management, and external engagement.
• Establish systems and processes to improve coordination, communication, accountability, and execution across departments and campuses.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing, digital communications, social media, website management, content development, and creative services.
• Lead implementation of the organizational rebrand, ensuring consistent visual identity, signage, and brand representation across facilities and campuses.
• Develop integrated marketing and communications campaigns to increase awareness of Help Group’s programs, services, and community impact.
• Lead public relations and reputation management, coordinating with the external PR firm on media outreach, executive visibility, and thought leadership.
• Establish standards for brand consistency, editorial quality, accessibility, and timely delivery of communications materials.
• Use marketing analytics, audience engagement, and campaign performance data to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Guide staff in developing and maintaining relationships with elected officials, public agencies, school districts, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and support staff representing Help Group at community meetings, public events, sector convenings, and other external forums.
• Identify strategic partnership, public engagement, and collaboration opportunities that advance organizational priorities and expand program awareness.
• Collaborate with Development to coordinate external relationships while maintaining clear responsibility for fundraising and sponsorship activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of non-fundraising events, volunteer engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
• Set goals, priorities, budgets, timelines, and measures of success for community events and engagement activities.
• Oversee the events and community engagement function, providing strategic direction for planning, coordination, and execution.
• Identify ways to increase community participation, strengthen relationships, and promote Help Group’s programs through events and partnerships.
• Evaluate event and community engagement outcomes to improve effectiveness, visibility, and use of resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop marketing, communications, and community engagement staff, fostering a collaborative, organized, results-oriented team culture.
• Manage departmental budgets, external vendors, consultants, and agency relationships, aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate across departments to manage competing priorities, resolve challenges, and execute organization-wide initiatives successfully.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

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