VP of Marketing and Communications

Family & Children's Services Career Center • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Vice President of Marketing & Communications sets the strategic vision for brand, marketing, and public relations to elevate the organization’s impact and reputation across multiple markets. This role leads integrated marketing and messaging, directs digital and media strategy, and serves as a key advisor and spokesperson. The VP drives cross‑functional initiatives, develops high‑performing teams, and ensures effective use of resources to advance organizational goals. The VP of Marketing & Communications leads the organization’s public relations and external communications strategy—overseeing media relations, crisis communication, and thought‑leadership efforts—to enhance reputation, strengthen visibility, and ensure consistent, positive representation through strong engagement with press, stakeholders, and community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business or another writing-intensive field is required.
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, including team supervision and project management.
• Proven experience in digital communications, branding, and traditional content creation.
• Strategic leadership and vision, with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communication strategies.
• Expertise in digital and traditional media, including SEO, social media, PR, print, and broadcast.
• Strong crisis communication and public relations management skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.) and website management.
• Superior project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Innovative thinker with a track record of translating strategic thinking into action plans.
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Nice To Haves

• Executive experience preferred.
• Experience in public relations within the healthcare sector, as well as nonprofit or social services organizations preferred
• Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and coaching high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for marketing, communications, and creative functions, establishing annual priorities, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on brand strategy, organizational messaging, external relations, and crisis communications.
• Lead integrated marketing, communications, and content strategies to strengthen brand consistency, visibility, and audience engagement.
• Oversee all digital strategy, including website management, SEO optimization, social media presence, and digital analytics.
• Serve as spokesperson and Public Information Officer, providing guidance and oversight for media relations, crisis response, and reputation management efforts while supporting other designated spokespeople.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and community stakeholders to elevate organizational visibility.
• Provide visionary leadership to marketing, communications, and creative teams; develop leaders; and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Partner with HR, program leadership, and development teams to support internal communications, recruitment, fundraising storytelling, and community engagement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and resources to ensure cost‑effective operations and strong ROI.

What This Job Offers

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