Vice President, Communications and External Affairs

Vice President, Communications and External Affairs

Location : Bethesda, MD

Reports To : Executive Vice President, External Affairs

FLSA Status : Exempt

About NACHC

Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading voice for America’s Health Centers and the people and communities they serve. NACHC works to promote the provision of high-quality, affordable, community-based health care to everyone, particularly to underserved populations.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Communications and External Affairs elevates NACHC’s voice, visibility, and influence in advancing healthcare for all. This role develops and executes multimedia communications and public relations strategies that raise the national profile of Community Health Centers (CHC), shape discourse on community health policy, and position NACHC as a trusted information source. The role oversees strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, and grassroots advocacy to engage policymakers, mobilize diverse stakeholders, and ensure all external affairs reflect NACHC’s mission and values, provide data‑driven insights, and advance NACHC’s commitment to improving community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead NACHC Strategic Communications

• Deliver brand compliance and consistency
• Control and oversee flow of communications and information between NACHC and key publics
• Ensure collateral materials are consistent with messaging and branding
• Conduct quality control on all communications
• Provide editorial oversight of NACHC content, including material for a website, press releases, marketing, and other types of content that take the message to the public
• Oversee NACHC’s digital, social, and owned media platforms to drive engagement and visibility among target audiences (to include NACHC Blog and editorial submissions and Community Health Forum microsite)
• Oversee crisis communications and reputation management strategies
• Manage Communications Director and team, Grassroots Advocacy Director and team, and Speechwriter
• Prepare and manage communications, grassroots advocacy, and public relations budget

Manage External Media Coordination

Manage Internal Media Coordination

Mobilize Policy & Grassroots Advocacy

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Required Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

Why Join NACHC?

At NACHC, you’ll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a purpose‑driven organization.

Salary

Salary : $220,000‑$250,000

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