Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hillel International is seeking a strategic and influential Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing to shape the brand and public presence of the organization. The SVP will oversee communications, brand strategy, and marketing, providing strategic counsel to executive leadership and guiding Hillel's engagement strategy across key audiences.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, helping shape organizational strategy, priorities, and decision-making while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and Chief External Affairs Officer
- Lead, develop, and inspire a distributed team of nearly 40 professionals across communications, marketing, fundraising communications, and related engagement functions, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
- Oversee and support experienced senior leaders responsible for managing large, multi-layered teams and functions, ensuring strong performance, alignment, and professional growth
- Ensure communications, marketing, and audience engagement strategies are aligned with organizational priorities and positioned to advance Hillel's mission and impact
- Lead enterprise-wide communications strategy, including crisis communications, related to campus antisemitism, geopolitical developments, reputational matters, and other high-profile issues affecting Hillel and Jewish students
- Provide strategic counsel and sound judgment to executive leadership on organizational messaging, positioning, emerging challenges, and sensitive communications matters
- Partner closely with Campus Affairs, Legal, executive leadership, and external advisors to develop coordinated and effective communications strategies that support organizational goals
- Strengthen Hillel's public voice and reputation by clearly articulating its impact, advancing thought leadership, and shaping understanding of its mission and work among key audiences
- Strengthen Hillel's brand positioning, visibility, and relevance across a complex and evolving landscape
- Provide strategic oversight of Hillel's marketing and brand functions, empowering experienced marketing leaders responsible for day-to-day execution
- Ensure marketing, communications, and fundraising messaging work together to support audience engagement, organizational priorities, and long-term growth
- Promote innovation, creativity, and data-informed decision-making to deepen engagement among students, alumni, parents, donors, and other key stakeholders
Skills
- 15+ years leading communications, marketing, public affairs, or related functions, including oversight of senior leaders and distributed teams
- Significant experience leading communications strategy and crisis communications, with strong judgment and decisiveness
- Experience serving as a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence and counsel at the highest levels
- Proven success elevating brand visibility, engaging key audiences, and aligning communications and marketing with organizational goals
- Sophisticated understanding of the Jewish communal and higher education landscapes, or deep familiarity with issues affecting Jewish students and campuses
- Bachelor's degree required
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally several times per year
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