VP of Communications

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 forthe 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

Messaging and Content Development

Internal Communications Strategy

Leadership and Team Management

Media and Public Relations

Member Communications

Brand Management

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 :

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!

If this sounds like the job for you or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

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