TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS 

SALARY LEVEL: 8

SALARY BAND: $167,468 - $279,114

Chaloner has partnered with the Campaign Legal Center on their search for a Vice President, Communications.

About the Campaign Legal Center:

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a nonpartisan legal organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. We fight for every American’s freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process, particularly Americans who have faced political barriers because of race, ethnicity or economic status. 

CLC’s unparalleled expertise and impact spans our key issue areas, which encompass promoting the freedom to vote, the right to have every vote counted, fair redistricting, campaign finance reform and ethical rules for officeholders. To protect and improve the democratic system, we use tactics such as litigation, policy advocacy and strategic communication.

Position Summary + Context for the Role:

CLC is at a unique moment in its history as we prepare to launch our 2025-2029 strategic plan. At this moment in history, our very democracy is at stake. While CLC fights for every American’s rights to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process, the Trump administration is using its power to attack opponents, seize control of elections, restrict voting access, and undermine the rule of law itself.

CLC is ready to meet this moment. We are committed to the Constitution and not to any political party or ideology. We have the expertise and a record of success. We will fearlessly advance our democracy, whatever the hurdles or the costs. And we have a plan for doing so over the next five years. 

The Vice President, Communications is responsible for creating the vision, defining the direction, and leading the implementation of communications strategies for Campaign Legal Center in accordance with our strategic plan. The Vice President is a member of CLC’s executive team, which conducts organization-wide leadership. The Vice President reports to CLC’s Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Communications

• Lead the operations of the Communications team and directly or indirectly supervise all Communications staff.
• Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term communication strategies to advance CLC’s organizational goals.
• Advance CLC’s brand, including by:
• Positioning and raising the profile of the organization and the organization’s top spokespeople.
• Maintaining CLC’s nonpartisan identity.
• Ensuring brand and style guides are used consistently across the organization.
• Overseeing creation of new or refined brand materials or campaigns as required.
• Shape messaging, framing, and narrative to achieve policy objectives.
• Connect message, content and channel to deliver to the right audiences and measure the impact of the work through development and implementation of a KPI framework.
• Ensure cross functional teams and departments are aligned on communications strategies and targets, fostering collaborative partnerships.
• In collaboration with the Finance team, develop and track the department’s budget.
• Work closely with the Vice President, Development, to develop and execute a comprehensive donor outreach strategy, including the creation of fundraising collateral such as annual reports, brochures, and donor emails as needed.
• Oversee the management of communications consultants such as website vendors, designers, branding and marketing agencies, messaging pollsters and other consultants as required.
• Manage strategic communications campaigns.
• Develop and oversee rapid response and crisis communications strategies.

Organizational Leadership

• As a member of the executive team, consult on and participate in organizational decision-making, including on organizational strategies, policies, procedures, and internal messaging.
• Advance CLC’s strategic goals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Represent the organization at internal and external meetings and conferences, as well as board, funder, and other stakeholder meetings as necessary.
• Advise leadership, executive team, and Board of Directors on strategic communications, branding, and messaging considerations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in communications, including at least 5 years in a supervisory, managerial, or executive capacity.
• A track record of advancing organizational goals through communications activities.
• Significant understanding of the current media environment, including effective use of social platforms and influencers.
• Exceptional writing and oral communications skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex or technical concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead a large team and build consensus in a rapidly evolving external environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to CLC’s mission and nonpartisan values.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff. 

Our benefits include: 

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
• A $300 annual technology allowance
• Pre-tax metro smart benefits
• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

This search is being managed by our partners at Chaloner Associates. To apply, go to www.chaloner.com.