Responsibilities

• Reporting to President & CEO Chris LaTondresse, the Vice President of Communications will design and lead a newly centralized communications function, serving as chief storyteller, brand steward, and communications strategist across all internal teams and external audiences — and as a genuine peer to other senior leaders and trusted thought partner to the CEO.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience as a communications professional, having served as the primary communications decision-maker in a complex organization.
• Background in media, journalism, or public affairs strongly preferred; experience as a reporter or broadcast media professional is a plus.
• Strong digital communications fluency across social media, email platforms, video production, and digital asset creation.
• Mission fluency, with genuine understanding of or eagerness to learn the complexities of affordable and supportive housing.
• Demonstrated experience navigating crisis communications and high-stakes external situations.
• Experience working in or alongside nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• BA/MA in journalism, strategic communications, or public relations welcome but not required.

Benefits

• compensation includes participation in a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical and dental insurance, 22 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, 10 days of other time off, professional development, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and employer-paid premiums for paid family medical leave (MN PFML).