NYC-- VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS-- Planned Parenthood Federation of America

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA





About Planned Parenthood



Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. For more than 90 years, Planned Parenthood has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices.



Position Summary



Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Communications is responsible for developing and executing a proactive national communications and media strategy that advances Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s mission and brand.



The Vice President is expected to maintain brand identity and to craft the organization’s communications strategy and national message to engage the media, decision makers, the general public, funders, and potential customers of its service and enhance Planned Parenthood’s visibility, image and influence through effective media and marketing.



The Vice President should have a strong understanding of advocacy, policy implementation and politics.



The division has a $3M budget and includes 21 staff in traditional and new media, research, editorial, and creative services who work collaboratively to implement the strategic direction of the organization as well as provide technical assistance and training to Planned Parenthood’s affiliates across the country.



The Vice President serves as a member of the senior management team and provides the communications strategy for all major initiatives of the federation and works with the other members of the organization’s leadership to craft and execute an effective communications strategy for the organization.



Working closely with the other members of the executive team, the Vice President of Communications will lead Planned Parenthood’s effort to integrate communications strategies into every aspect of the organization’s work, so that it can most effectively and efficiently achieve each of its objectives.



Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, an experienced staff manager, and will be familiar with managing organizational change. The individual we seek is familiar with the culture of a complex, multi-tiered and global organization.



Major Responsibilities



· Provide organizational strategic communication’s vision and plan.

· Provided management and leadership for the communications department.

· Create and implement proactive, federation-wide messaging and marketing strategies to promote education, service, and advocacy mission to diverse audiences, including the general public as well as the media, political decision makers, and funders.

· Support the President and other spokespersons in ways that increase organizational visibility and impact.

· Analyze and incorporate polling and market research into communications strategy for the organization.

· Provide leadership to affiliates in developing and implementing national message, media, and public education campaigns.

· Oversee all proactive and reactive media relations.



Key Selection Criteria



· A record of success in a senior level communications position in the government, political campaign, not-for-profit or private sector.

· Direct and substantial experience involving message strategy and development on a national scale.

· A record of success creating and implementing communications strategies for a large, complex organization.

· Successful experience in a challenging, hard-hitting public policy campaign.

· A record of recruiting, developing and managing a diverse and talented communications staff. A person who places a high priority on the professional development of staff through delegation of responsibility and expert tutelage.

· Significant successful experience dealing with the national media and a fluency in new media.

· Ability to travel extensively and to be available off-hours for rapid response/crisis communications.

· Superb interpersonal skills with an impressive history of forging strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.

· Proven ability to manage and prioritize a multi-million dollar communications budget with many outside vendors and internal projects.

· Excellent writing and editing skills and demonstrated ability to handle controversial issues and translate information about them to broad audiences.

· Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects, developing research and analysis plans, and writing reports in a clear and cogent manner.

· Demonstrated experience at integrating communications strategy into the fabric of the organization and effectively reaching and influencing intended audiences.



To Apply



Email resume, cover letter, references, writing sample, and salary requirement to PPFAVP@fenton.com, with the job title in the subject line. No calls please.



Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and building a diverse team.