Vice President of Impact

Vice President of Impact

About the Company
Working to increase civic engagement with BIPOC & low-income communities through digital media
Industry
Online Media
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2012
Employees
11-50
Categories
Media
Apps
Social Media

About the Role
The Company is seeking a dynamic, people-centered Vice President of Impact to lead digital-first, social impact-focused programs for our team and across our network of media partners. The Vice President of Impact will oversee issue-based digital campaign work and, in the future, our digital civic engagement program, as we scale these efforts across our growing network of media partners. This is a new role to support an existing team who will benefit from an enterprising leader with a knack for identifying opportunities for growth and deftly operationalizing a vision.The ideal candidate for this role has a high level of comfort leading through changing priorities and holding exacting standards for a team’s high-stakes work. You are energized by the risks and potential of experimentation as a path to breakthrough strategies in digital spaces and you know how to inspire teams to ambitious goals.Here’s what you could expect to do as Vice President of Impact (key responsibilities):- Program Leadership & Strategy- Own and implement the vision and strategy for the Impact Area- Oversee the work of the Impact Campaigns Department in leading digital campaigns with the media network, across multiple progressive issue areas- Beginning in 2025, oversee the work of a Civic Engagement Department, hiring and supporting a director-level report in managing a digital GOTV and voter registration program- Maintain oversight of and accountability for Impact Area requirements and deliverables, and regularly report on the work of Impact Area departments to the executive team and to funders, as necessary- Work closely with the Finance & Operations Area to budget and monitor programmatic work funding, and ensure we are reporting on outcomes in a timely manner- Ensure the structures and processes for impact and civic engagement program delivery are efficient and effective and that strategies and expectations for program delivery are clearly communicated to team members and partners- Guide and coach team members on how to proactively strategize to improve program delivery for progressively increasing effectiveness and accountability.- Represent the organization externally with key stakeholders and funders, clearly communicating the work, value, and successes of Impact programs. - Oversee relationships with media partners, movement partners, and funders, as they pertain to the work of the Impact AreaTeam Leadership & Organizational Strategy:- Work collaboratively with other VPs across the organization, representing the Impact Area’s priorities, and ensuring strong alignment between Impact and other areas of the organization- Contribute to short- and long-term strategic organizational planning, supporting each department head in the Impact Area in setting quarterly and yearly goals, priorities, and outcomes- Maintain a high-performing team culture, buffering team engagement and morale through changing priorities, providing regular feedback on individual performance, encouraging professional development, and mentoring emerging leaders - Coach and support direct reports to build their skills and confidence so they feel connected, inspired, and motivated, with a clear understanding of their individual work and its impact on area and organizational goals

- Work with fellow VPs to shape and guide the work of department heads, convening leadership meetings, engaging directors in policy-setting and decision-making, and facilitating cross-team collaboration among departments across the organization- Actively contribute to the culture and engage deeply with our values work, which includes continuous work of being and becoming an anti-racist organizationWe’ll also look for the Vice President of Impact to:- TBD. As part of a rapidly growing organization, you’ll need to embrace change and that your responsibilities will shift over time. Pitching in to help with the needs of your department and the overall Central Team is an important part of your role.- Help advance our goal of becoming an anti-racist organization. Within your role, apply equitable work practices, challenge white supremacy, and help make our programs more inclusive. Center our understanding that multiple systems of oppression intersect with racism and be an active part of our values work.- Serve as a resource to our networks of partners. Help amplify partner -successes, make connections between partners and facilitate learning sharing, and offer your expertise to partners in our networks wherever it makes sense.- Take an entrepreneurial approach to their work and learning new skills. In our fast-paced, unstructured environment, we love it when staff first try to figure things out on their own and then ask for help if they’re stuck.- Seek out opportunities to deepen their skills on current/emerging platforms and with lean startup methodology. We take an individualized approach to growth where staff have the chance to explore and propose development opportunities that align with their interests and the team’s priorities.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Advertising/Media Planning
Non-Profit Management

Skills
Social Media Marketing required
Social Media Strategy required
Leadership required
Communications required

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