Vice President, Marketing – Communications

Common Cause

Vice President leading Common Cause’s national marketing, communications, and digital strategy. Mobilizing supporters and advancing the nonprofit’s democracy and civil-rights mission through integrated campaigns.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $153,831 - $185,658 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies, with a strong focus on digital growth and audience engagement. Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive culture and navigating complex organizational dynamics.

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Integrated Marketing StrategyDigital Communications LeadershipTeam Management and DevelopmentMedia Relations ExpertiseCampaign Communications

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Hard Skills

Digital StrategyMarketing CampaignsContent CreationGraphic DesignSocial Media ManagementCommunications StrategyAudience EngagementData-Driven Decision MakingCrisis CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationConflict ManagementAdaptabilityEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoom

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorCivil RightsDemocracy IssuesMedia RelationshipsAdvocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and drive the strategy to reach organizational communications goals
Define and execute integrated marketing, communications, and digital strategies to expand external audience reach
Lead the transition toward a fully digital-first communications model and drive measurable digital growth
Propose and pilot innovative initiatives, channels, and messaging strategies
Advise senior leaders on communication opportunities, risks, and emerging developments
Manage the Marketing & Communications teams and External Affairs digital, marketing, and communications functions
Set goals with direct reports, coach and develop them, and support career progression and retention
Foster an inclusive culture of accountability
Strengthen organization-wide communication strategy
Establish team structures, workflows, and cross-departmental processes
Build and maintain rapid-response systems for breaking news and emerging policy issues
Oversee national and state-level campaign communications, including media relations, messaging, graphic design, social media, and content creation
Serve as communications and marketing liaison to senior stakeholders across Policy & Litigation, Campaigns & Organizing, and State departments
Ensure national priorities and state-specific efforts reinforce each other
Represent Common Cause in coalition meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and pro-democracy civil rights agenda
Ability to compel action through written and verbal communication and distill complex concepts for broad audiences
Ability to tailor communications for executive leadership, board members, and varied audiences
Innovative and strategic thinking; ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems resourcefully
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term priorities, deadlines, organization, and time independently
Collaborative track record building rapport, trust, and credibility with diverse stakeholders
Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics and respectfully manage conflict
Commitment to equity in work goals and collaboration
Openness to feedback and awareness of strengths and growth areas
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom
Proven track record leading high-performing communications and/or digital teams in the nonprofit, advocacy, or private sector
Experience leading successful marketing campaigns related to democracy and/or civil rights
Knowledge of key national and state-level media outlets; multiple media relationships ideally
Knowledge of current national democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, and ethics
Demonstrated success managing and developing multidisciplinary teams and setting strategic direction
Track record leading organization-wide change initiatives
Ability to work in person at the Washington, DC office at least 2 days per week
Willingness to travel 3–4 times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats
Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause
Must not currently hold elected office, run for office, serve on a political candidate’s Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political-party leadership
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Common Cause cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Geographic salary adjustment of 3% for Washington, DC
Robust healthcare plan covering 97% of employee medical care
100% employee vision and dental coverage
75% family medical care coverage
100% family vision and dental coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
20 days of vacation per year
10 observed holidays per year
Additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
401k retirement savings plan with immediate employer match
Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when traveling for work
Professional development funds