Senior Vice President of Marketing & Media

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Location: Remote (United States)
Job Type: Executive Leadership
Schedule: Initial Commitment of 3–10 Hours per Week
Expected Transition: Full-Time Executive Position
Expected Full-Time Salary: $105,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience, organizational growth, and funding.

Overview

RISE Foundation is seeking a strategic, creative, and highly motivated Senior Vice President of Marketing & Media to lead the organization's marketing, communications, media relations, brand development, and public visibility.

This is a founding leadership opportunity for an experienced communications professional who wants to help build the public identity of a growing national nonprofit. The SVP will develop the organization's media presence, strengthen brand recognition, tell the stories of RISE Foundation's impact, and build relationships with media outlets and strategic partners.

During the startup phase, this position requires approximately 3–10 hours per week with a flexible schedule and is expected to transition into a full-time paid executive position as organizational growth and funding milestones are achieved.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the executive leadership team, the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Media will provide strategic oversight of the Foundation's marketing, communications, public relations, media, and brand initiatives.

The SVP will serve as a senior spokesperson and communications strategist while building the systems, partnerships, and team needed to establish RISE Foundation as a recognizable and trusted national organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and execute RISE Foundation's marketing and media strategy.
Lead organizational branding and public communications.
Build relationships with journalists, media organizations, publications, podcasts, and other media platforms.
Develop and coordinate press releases, media advisories, executive statements, and organizational announcements.
Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and public engagement.
Oversee social media strategy and digital content development.
Develop compelling stories highlighting youth, programs, partnerships, and organizational impact.
Coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities for executive leadership.
Support public relations campaigns, fundraising campaigns, program launches, and major organizational events.
Maintain consistent messaging and brand standards across all public-facing communications.
Monitor media coverage, audience engagement, brand visibility, and campaign performance.
Develop marketing and communications KPIs and report results to executive leadership.
Collaborate with Programs, Grants & Contracts, Development, Human Resources, and executive leadership.
Develop crisis communication strategies and assist with reputation management.
Recruit and supervise marketing, communications, media, and creative personnel as the organization grows.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media, Business Administration, or a related field.
Five or more years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, media relations, public relations, journalism, or brand management.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications or marketing strategies.
Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and public communication skills.
Experience working with media outlets and external stakeholders.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on during the organization's startup phase.

Preferred

Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience leading communications for a nonprofit, healthcare, education, youth-serving, or mission-driven organization.
Existing relationships with journalists, media outlets, publishers, podcasts, or other media platforms.
Experience managing social media and digital marketing teams.
Experience with crisis communications and reputation management.
Experience building a brand or communications department from the ground up.

Compensation

During the startup phase, this is a fractional executive leadership position requiring approximately 3–10 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

As RISE Foundation expands and organizational funding milestones are achieved, this position is expected to transition into a full-time paid executive leadership role with an anticipated salary of $105,000–$115,000 annually, based on qualifications, experience, organizational needs, and Board approval.

Why Join RISE Foundation?

As the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Media, you'll have the opportunity to build the public voice of a growing national nonprofit from the ground up.

Your work will help introduce RISE Foundation to young people, families, donors, foundations, corporations, community partners, media organizations, and communities across the country.

You will have the opportunity to:

Build a national nonprofit's marketing and media strategy from the ground up.
Shape the organization's public voice, brand, and reputation.
Establish meaningful relationships with media and strategic partners.
Develop campaigns that highlight the organization's programs and impact.
Build and lead a growing marketing and communications team.
Work alongside an ambitious executive leadership team.
Help amplify opportunities available to youth and young adults.
Transition into a full-time paid executive leadership position as the organization grows.

Hiring Company Description

RISE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults ages 15–25 through mentorship, education, leadership development, career readiness, workforce opportunities, and community engagement.

Our mission is to remove barriers to success by connecting young people with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and dedicated leadership, RISE Foundation is building a growing national organization focused on creating meaningful and measurable community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RISE Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and to building an inclusive organization. We welcome qualified candidates from diverse professional backgrounds and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices in accordance with applicable law.

\nCompany Description

RISE Foundation is a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for young people and strengthening communities. We bring together passionate individuals who want to make an impact, develop their skills, and contribute to work that matters. Through collaboration, leadership development, education, service, and community engagement, RISE provides opportunities for people to grow while helping others rise.