Vice President, Communications at American Hotel & Lodging Association | District of Columbia, USA | $150K/yr – $170K/yr

American Hotel & Lodging Association

Vice President, Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Foundation communications blueprint across programs, research, and internal/external updates to drive engagement and advocacy outcomes.

Growth Infrastructure: Build and maintain messaging frameworks and cross-team alignment for consistent communications.
Content & Research Translation: Turn organizational research into accessible briefs and updates for reporters, members, and leadership.
Stakeholder & Advocacy Ops: Lead committee communications and internal updates to align leadership, staff, and volunteers around priorities.

Job Description

Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies to promote the AHLA Foundation, including both overarching messaging and individual program initiatives.
Drive promotion of organizational research, translating findings into accessible and compelling content for diverse audiences.
Lead and elevate communications tied to committee work, highlighting member engagement and key outcomes.
Support internal communications, ensuring members and staff are informed, aligned, and engaged with organizational priorities.
Support advocacy communications efforts as needed.
Manage team members and budget.

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or related field.
12+ years working in communications, preferably within a public relations firm, industry association, non-profit organization, Capitol Hill office, or media outlet.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment.
Proven experience developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies.
Experience working with reporters.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional instinctual, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Experience managing multiple people, budgets, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior leadership.

Familiarity with association communications is a plus.

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

American Hotel & Lodging Association

AHLA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the interests of hoteliers on the front line, behind the scenes, and on Capitol Hill. Members are empowered with exclusive bottom line savings, educational resources, and networking opportunities with our expansive network of top-level industry professionals. Explore our Website to see why we've been the leading voice of the lodging industry for more than 100 years.

Founded in 1910

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

250 employees (16 in marketing)

www.ahla.com