VP, Communications
About the Company
For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom—including access to abortion and contraception—for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.
Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it.
About the Job
We are looking for a VP of Communications to set and lead an overarching strategy for Reproductive Freedom for All’s communications department. An integral member of Reproductive Freedom for All’s executive team, this person will deploy creative and effective communications strategies in order to lift up the organization’s campaigns, initiatives, political programs, and long-term vision for reproductive freedom.
The VP will be a campaigner at heart, an experienced communicator, thoughtful manager, persistent problem-solver, on-the-record spokesperson and a collaborative leader who can thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment and is passionate about advancing Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission. They will be in charge of multiple projects at once and must have a commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s core values and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of our work.
An ideal candidate is passionate about reproductive freedom, with at least 10 years of experience including experience building and leading high-performing teams and a commitment to working collaboratively, including with other departments, and helping contribute to a positive and high-impact workplace.
Responsibilities
Drive ambitious and creative messaging, communications, and external affairs strategies for entire organization
Provide high-level guidance and generate creative ideas and fine-tuned feedback to influence narratives, shape public opinion, and reach key audiences, keeping in mind the organization’s focus on young people and people of color
Build Reproductive Freedom for All’s brand and national profile, as well as the profile of our executives
Seek out new ways of engagement to grow our audience and stakeholders, with an eye towards diversity and inclusion, constantly pursuing innovation, excellence and results
Creatively design processes to measure impact and efficacy of communications work
Represent Reproductive Freedom for All in high-level spaces and places
Serve as on-the-record spokesperson with national and state media, including by tapping into your own network of trusted reporter relationships
Disseminate messaging and materials and collaborate with broad and diverse audiences, including progressive movement organizational partners, campaigns, Capitol Hill offices, other members of the reproductive rights, health, and justice movements, and more
Operate at an executive level in the organization and work closely with the President & CEO, Executive Director, and other members of the Executive Team to align the organization’s priorities and campaigns to maximize impact
Ensure enterprise-wide message cohesion and brand consistency
Collaborate with the Communications Director and other national and state staff to develop and execute strategic communications plans that maximize coordination, efficiency and effectiveness, and reflect the organization’s values
Provide excellent project and people management and leadership to the Communications Team
Provide direction, leadership, and guidance for the Communications Department and support the Communications director in achieving high-impact results and supporting their team’s growth and professional development
Supervise communications departmental and project budgets
The Vice President may perform other duties not specifically identified in this job description, as needed, and consistent with the duties outlined herein
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 10 years of experience in campaigns, advocacy or political organizations with a focus on communications, media relations, and/or developing and deploying creative content to achieve organizational objectives
Excellence in staff management with the proven ability to develop, coach, and manage high-performance teams of individuals with varied lived experiences
High-level strategic planning and budgeting skills, including a sophisticated understanding of state and national political and policy landscapes and ability to prioritize and balance short- and long-term needs in fast-paced and high-stakes environments
Deep attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills and experience with building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues internally and externally
A willingness to work in collaboration with departments across the organization
Proven track record of high-level media pitching, managing crisis communications, and on-the-record work
Maintain a strong network of media relationships
Strong background driving narratives at a federal and state level, with the experience to weave both together
High cultural competence and the demonstrated ability to work with and mentor individuals with different lived experiences
Experience supervising executive visible leadership plans and positioning executives
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment
Experience working with membership organizations and a desire to engage members
Demonstrated ability and excitement to engage members of varied communities and people with different lived experiences
Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Impeccable judgment in complex situations and ability to operate with diplomacy and discretion
Commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission and goals
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus
Language skills in addition to English, such as Spanish, is a plus
