Are you a communications leader with experience in supporting a professional membership organization and creating high-level content related to complex legislation and policy?

Careers In Nonprofits is leading in the search for the next Vice President of Communications for the New York Bankers Association.

The is a Full-Time, Hybrid opportunity based in Midtown-Manhattan, NY with a salary range of $125,000 to $150,000.

ORGANIZATION: New York Bankers Association

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Communications

LOCATION: Midtown- Manhattan, NY- Hybrid

SALARY RANGE: $125,000-$150,000 (commensurate with experience)



Is This Your Dream Job? The Vice President of Communications is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to support the association’s advocacy, member engagement, and brand positioning. This role oversees internal and external communications, media relations, content development, digital channels, and executive communications to ensure values alignment and voice consistency.

The Vice President of Communications works closely with the CEO, government relations, member engagement, and marketing teams. They provide direct supervision of the Director of Member Engagement and the Director of Marketing and Communications.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in an advocacy organization, political institution, or bank
• Familiarity of the banking industry and knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, and policy environment
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills across all channels
• Media relations experience, comfortable acting as spokesperson
• Ability to lead and manage a team by setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Bachelor's Degree- Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or related field

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Strategic Communications Planning

• Develop and implement an integrated communications strategy that advances the association’s goals and enhances visibility with key audiences: members, policymakers, media, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with CEO, government relations, and marketing teams on the strategy.
• Keep current on banking industry and government developments.

Messaging and Content Development

• Lead content development for daily, weekly, and monthly publications (originating content, writing, editing, proofreading, publishing, tracking).
• Craft compelling messaging and content for speeches, press releases, member updates, newsletters, social media, and web platform.
• Support the CEO and leadership team with executive communications, including talking points and presentations.
• Support board communications including preparing updates, reports, and briefing materials that align with the association’s strategic priorities.
• Support the Director of Marketing and Communications in the management of the association’s website refresh and continued oversight.

Internal Communications Strategy

• Ensure staff and board members are well-informed and aligned with association’s mission, initiatives, and policy priorities through effective internal communication.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor communications staff and/or contractors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing (cross-functional) team.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including PR firms, designers, and content creators.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Member Engagement to ensure strategic alignment, while maintaining clear ownership of communications functions and channels.
• Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure alignment of NYBA values and voice consistency in all marketing and communications efforts.

Media and Public Relations

• Serve as the primary media contact.
• Develop awareness of Albany media corps, local, regional and national business and trade journalists.
• Coordinate response to media inquiries.
• Develop contacts to serve as alternative resources for media inquiries, such as national trade groups, legal experts, etc.
• Oversee digital strategy across web and social platforms to increase engagement.
• Coordinate and advance CEO public appearances.
• Develop and implement crisis communications plans to protect and defend association’s reputation during sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Advise the Leadership team during emerging issues or reputational threats.

Member Communications

• Create effective member communications that inform, engage, and mobilize advocacy and community support by developing a keen awareness of banking industry trends and challenges.
• Work closely with CEO, government relations, member engagement, and marketing teams, as appropriate, on messaging and timing.

Brand Management

• Ensure consistent brand voice and visual identity across all materials and channels.
• Develop knowledge of association’s history and key achievements.
• Perform other duties as required to support the overall goals of the department/ association.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. NYBA offers a competitive salary between $125,000-150,000 (commensurate with experience) and generous benefits, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
• Disability, Life Insurance, and Personal Accident Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Location and Travel

NYBA offers a hybrid work model: on-site/work from home; office located in New York City (Midtown).

Some travel required: 3-4 events annually, and meetings in/around New York State

About the New York Bankers Association

Since 1894, it has been the New York Bankers Association’s primary mission to be the State’s preeminent provider of legislative and regulatory services to a unified banking industry. Over the years, the Association’s mission has grown to include educational programs, public relations, political action and member services geared to enhance the profitability and stature of New York ’s banking industry. Today, the New York Bankers Association represents community, regional and money center commercial banks and thrift institutions in New York State with 200,000 employees and more than $10 trillion in aggregate assets. Several years ago, NYBA merged with the Community Bankers Association of New York State, strengthening further the unified voice of New York ’s banking industry.

We’d love to hear from you!

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