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Armed Services YMCA National HeadquartersSenior Vice President, Communications
The Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters is seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications to drive internal and external messaging strategies. This leadership role focuses on organizational…
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The Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters is seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications to drive internal and external messaging strategies. This leadership role focuses on organizational alignment, mission impact, reputation management, growth, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. The person in this position will establish an effective internal communications structure to keep staff informed and connected across branches and headquarters, while also overseeing public relations, media relations, content development, executive communications, and…
Job Description
The Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters is seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications to drive internal and external messaging strategies. This leadership role focuses on organizational alignment, mission impact, reputation management, growth, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. The person in this position will establish an effective internal communications structure to keep staff informed and connected across branches and headquarters, while also overseeing public relations, media relations, content development, executive communications, and crisis management.
Reporting directly to the Chief Development and Marketing Officer, the Senior Vice President acts as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and collaborates closely with fellow Senior Vice Presidents across Development and Marketing. Key duties include creating messaging frameworks, leading crisis preparedness, guiding executive and board communications, supporting fundraising campaigns, and coordinating with human resources and operations. Veterans, military spouses, and military-affiliated job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities
- Advise the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, and leadership team on public relations and reputation management
- Build an enterprise-wide internal communications network connecting National Headquarters and branch locations
- Coordinate a structured communications calendar, channel standards, and distribution methods for frontline and office staff
- Lead public relations and media relations programs to increase national visibility
- Formulate and implement an organization-wide crisis communications plan and response protocol
- Provide editorial and strategic guidance on executive speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content
- Collaborate with Development leadership to support donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and major gifts initiatives
Requirements
- At least 12 years of progressively responsible work history in public relations, communications, or related fields alongside a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of seven years leading teams and managing complex communications plans, including budget oversight, vendor management, and staff leadership
- Demonstrated success in creating or significantly improving internal communications within a multi-site or geographically dispersed organization
- Experience translating complex change, strategy, and executive decisions into clear employee messaging
- Proven background in designing and executing external communications and media relations programs
- Demonstrated history of serving as a strategic advisor to boards and executive leadership
- Experience managing crisis communications and reputation management strategies across social media and other channels
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Background working inside a national nonprofit, association, military service organization, foundation, healthcare entity, or mission-driven enterprise
- Familiarity with an organization featuring a National Headquarters and branch or affiliate structure
- Experience supporting public policy, advocacy, membership, donor engagement, corporate partnerships, or fundraising
- Knowledge of employee communications platforms, digital publishing tools, communications analytics, and social media monitoring
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The Senior Vice President, Communications reports to the Chief Development & Marketing Officer.
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