Vice President of Communications

Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

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Job Summary

Own and shape the organization’s external and internal storytelling as the chief communications architect, partnering with the CEO and senior leaders to drive strategy, brand stewardship, and crisis readiness across all audiences.

Set and oversee the communications strategy across internal and external audiences
Partner closely with the CEO and senior leaders to align messaging with mission and impact
Lead crisis communications and brand management for a mission-driven organization

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Preferred

Experience as a reporter or broadcast media professional is a plus.
BA/MA in journalism, strategic communications, or public relations welcome but not required.
Experience working in or alongside nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven organizations preferred.

Benefits

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
employer-paid premiums for paid family medical leave (MN PFML)

AdFed Minnesota

The Advertising Federation of Minnesota is a non-profit, professional trade association serving the local advertising community including agencies, advertisers, suppliers and students. Members of our association volunteer their time and talents to plan and execute committee events that are overseen by a board of directors.

Founded in 1906

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

19 employees

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