Interim Vice President – Marketing and Communications

Upwardly Global

Interim VP of Marketing & Communications for Upwardly Global during parental leave. Overseeing strategic communications and marketing initiatives for a nonprofit focused on immigrant workforce inclusion.

Posted 5/28/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support execution of Upwardly Global’s existing integrated communications and marketing strategy
Ensure timely delivery of content and ensure consistency across organizational messaging, voice, and brand positioning
Review and edit all content
Implement existing strategy around thought leadership and narrative development in terms of immigrant workforce inclusion, economic mobility, workforce development, and the future of work
Advise senior leadership on communications strategy, positioning, and reputational considerations
Collaborate with development team and executive leadership to plan, promote, and execute Upwardly Global’s four-city 'CEO Tour.'
Lead oversight and deliverables for all projects overseen by the Marketing & Communications team, including collateral for events, written communications, and hiring external vendors such as photographers
Support executive visibility efforts for the CEO and senior leadership team
Manage relationships with external PR and executive communications partners
Ensure execution of media relations strategy
Review and edit PR materials, including talking points, op-eds, speeches, media statements, and external messaging
Ensure timely responses to interview opportunities and media requests; help identify and tap staff and alumni for interviews as needed
Work with the Director of Digital Marketing on content strategy across web, email, social media, blog, and marketing collateral
Ensure communications efforts are audience-centered, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities
Partner with internal teams to elevate programmatic impact, research insights, partnerships, and alumni stories
Manage and support members of the Marketing & Communications team, including external consultants and vendors as needed
Act as the lead point of contact for PR partners
Support the Director of Digital Marketing in managing relationships with paid ads/digital content partners
Support the Project Manager in managing the relationship with the web partner
Ensure reasonable delegation of tasks across the team and perform daily check-ins on progress
Use Notion, Asana, and Slack to manage content calendar, projects, and team communication
Help team planning of content calendar, including playing a leadership role in weekly brainstorms and monthly planning calls
Lead weekly Marketing & Communications team meetings
Manage four direct reports on the Marketing & Communications team
Collaborate closely with Development, Programs, Partnerships, Product, and Executive teams
Maintain communications workflows, approvals, and editorial planning processes
Help ensure continuity, alignment, and operational clarity during the leave period

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of experience in marketing and communications, including leadership roles at the Director or Senior Director level; VP-level experience is a plus but not required.
Experience operating within an established communications function, with a focus on continuity, execution, and supporting existing strategy
Demonstrated ability to step into an existing strategy and ensure continuity of execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong experience partnering with senior leadership on communications strategy, messaging, and positioning
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience reviewing and shaping executive communications (op-eds, speeches, and media materials)
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Experience managing and supporting teams, including direct reports, consultants, and external vendors
Familiarity with digital marketing channels (web, email, social) and data-informed communications strategies
Ability to step into an interim leadership role with minimal onboarding and quickly build trust across teams
Experience working cross-functionally across departments such as development, programs, and executive leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive; structured based on experience and engagement type

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Hard Skills & Tools

marketing strategycommunications strategycontent strategywritingeditingstorytellingproject managementmedia relationsdigital marketingaudience-centered communications

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscollaborationrelationship managementstrategic thinkingadaptabilitytrust buildingteam managementcommunicationproblem-solving