Job Details
TO APPLY
DO NOT USE LinkedIn's Easy Apply link. Only those candidates who email a thoughtful cover letter describing their PR/communications experience in the social service sector and a resume will be considered. Please include: "Anat PR/Communications Social Service VP" in the email subject line and send your resume and cover letter to - ...@gmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS SOCIAL SERVICE PRACTICE AREA
ABOUT ANAT GERSTEIN, INC.
Anat Gerstein, Inc. is a full-service communications firm that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. We help local and national nonprofits tell their stories and move key audiences to action. Our services include traditional media relations, donor communications, collateral development, advocacy communications, crisis communications, social media and digital communications, and more. For some of our clients, we are their outsourced communications department; for others, we provide select services to help them achieve specific goals.
We work with nonprofit organizations across six practice areas, including arts and culture, advocacy, health and behavioral health, education and youth development, community development and social services. See our complete client list here.
Anat Gerstein, Inc. is consistently ranked as a leading public relations and communications firm, including being regularly included on City & State s Political PR Power, amNewYork 2023 Power Players in PR & Lobbying, Observer's Top PR Firms for Causes & Nonprofits list. We have been named top agency of the year by Ragan and PR Daily and staff has been recognized for their work and impact on numerous lists, including Crain s New York Business, Business Insider, and more.
QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a vice president for our social service practice area. Our ideal candidate has at least 10 years of issue-based PR experience, a track record of developing and executing multichannel strategic communications plans, extensive media relationships, crisis experience, and a deep understanding of the interaction among government, donors, funders, and nonprofits.
The social service sector faces an unprecedented demand for services, increasingly responding to multiple issues, including increased poverty, a housing crisis, increased mental health and substance use challenges among children and adults, and more. PR and broader communications play a critical role in amplifying nonprofits roles, increasing recognition of their work, and advancing their missions and ability to meet the moment.
We are looking for someone who can deliver fresh, innovative ideas that will help our clients stand out and grow recognition within a shifting media landscape. The successful candidate is an organized, creative, high-energy, enthusiastic, self-starter with excellent oral and written communications skills. A track record generating media coverage (stories, interviews, op-eds, etc.), developing communications collateral, a strong interest in social issues and public policy, and a commitment to our DEI values is a must.
Pluses: Management experience, donor communications knowledge, Spanish language proficiency, government experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership: Lead the social services practice area, ensuring all accounts receive exceptional service and results and that the firm continues to build expertise in the area.
Client Service: Maintain the highest levels of customer service across all accounts in the practice area; develop, implement, and oversee strategies to build clients reputation, reach, and impact. Provide strategic guidance on messaging and communications tactics and tools
Executive Presence: Represent Anat Gerstein, Inc. publicly; be the face of the company. Build relationships with leaders in the public and nonprofit social services sector.
Business Development: Grow the practice area by attracting new clients and ensuring the retention of the current client base.
Management: Coach and supervise staff and accounts and ensure the production of high-quality deliverables, accountability, and professional growth; manage budgets across accounts and track staff hours; lead thinking on future resource needs and strategies across the practice area.
SALARY
$125K to $140K, commensurate with experience, plus commission.
BENEFITS
We offer full-time employees a generous benefits package.
- 100% coverage of Health insurance, 50% coverage of Dental insurance and affordable Vision insurance monthly premiums
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace
- Access to Healthcare advocacy and support with Health Advocate
- Membership to One Medical to use for on-demand Primary, Mental and Virtual Care and access to One Medical offices nationwide; virtual Urgent Care with TeleDoc Health
- Kindbody a gynecology, fertility, and family-building benefit
- ClassPass access to 41,500+ studios worldwide, with one flexible membership at exclusive rates
- 401K after 6 months of vesting period
- 30 days total of PTO, inclusive of general PTO, wellness days, personal days, 7 paid bank holidays and 3 floating holidays.
- Ability to work fully remote for up to 2 weeks annually; all other weeks are on a hybrid basis.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Membership to Work Advantage for discount tickets to concerts, theme parks, vacation packages, etc.
- Company mobile phone with data and minutes.
TO APPLY
DO NOT USE LinkedIn's Easy Apply link. Only those candidates who email a thoughtful cover letter describing their PR/communications experience in the social service sector and a resume will be considered. Please include: "Anat PR/Communications Social Service VP" in the email subject line and send your resume and cover letter to - ...@gmail.com