Vote Mama Foundation seeks a strategic, innovative, and mission-driven Senior Director of Communications to join our growing team. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the national conversation around family-friendly policies and women’s political leadership, while elevating the public profile of our Founder and CEO.
In this role, you will lead a comprehensive communications strategy, and manage messaging and visibility efforts for our Founder and CEO. You’ll oversee national media relations, social media, digital storytelling, brand positioning, and strategic content development.
This role will initially focus on managing a small team that includes communications consultants and an in-house media relations manager. As the role evolves, you’ll work with leadership to build a robust, fully in-house communications team, including digital communications and content creation staff.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, brings deep knowledge of the political and media landscape, and is excited to lead powerful messaging efforts that connect policy, advocacy, and lived experience.
About Vote Mama Foundation:
Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research and advocacy on mothers' political participation in the United States. A 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation is dedicated to breaking the structural barriers that mothers face when running for and serving in elected office. Through robust research, education, and advocacy, Vote Mama Foundation works to create a more equitable system that empowers parents and families across the country.
Required skills for this role:
8+ years of experience in communications strategy, public relations, or political communications, including in supervisory roles.
Strong understanding of the U.S. political landscape, including campaign communications and grassroots advocacy.
Demonstrated success in securing press coverage, managing crisis communications, and developing key messaging for diverse audiences.
Experience managing digital platforms and content, including social media (Instagram and LinkedIn), web development oversight, and email campaign collaboration.
Proven ability to create and produce multimedia content—especially short-form video, reels, and other social-first formats.
Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Excellent project management and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills across long-form and short-form content.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain discretion.
Deep alignment with Vote Mama’s mission, a passion for grassroots organizing, and commitment to progressive policy change.
We hope you bring one or more of these bonus skills:
Master’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field.
Background in social psychology, audience behavior, or strategic narrative development.
Experience building or scaling communications infrastructure in a start-up or growing organization.
Core Responsibilities:
Communications Strategy & Execution
Lead and implement a comprehensive, multi-entity communications strategy.
Translate complex policy and advocacy work into compelling, accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
Oversee digital content strategy, including social media, email campaigns, press, website, and brand narrative.
Collaborate with the Founder and CEO to shape and promote her thought leadership through op-eds, media engagement, public speaking, and digital content.
Drive media coverage and increase brand visibility through strategic press outreach and influencer engagement.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Manage communications consultants and staff, with an eye toward building an in-house communications team.
Supervise the media relations manager and digital content contributors.
Partner with organizational leadership to ensure alignment of messaging across campaigns, programs, and platforms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, development, and program teams to support their communications needs.
Brand Development & Thought Leadership
Position Vote Mama and our Founder and CEO as thought leaders on issues like equitable family policies, democratic systems reform, and inclusive representation.
Create and amplify engaging content for multiple platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, blogs, video reels).
Ensure consistent voice, tone, and messaging across all communications channels.
Impact Measurement & Learning
Develop and track metrics to evaluate communications performance and audience engagement.
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and optimize communications strategies.
Working at Vote Mama Foundation:
This remote position requires consistent internet access at your home office location. It also requires travel for in-person events as needed. We are not offering U.S. visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates in the EST and CST time zones are strongly preferred.
Compensation:
$130,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Health Coverage: 75% Employer-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO and sick leave, paid federal holidays, and six months of paid family leave
Retirement: 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after three months of employment
Workplace Culture:
Fully remote with employer-provided laptop and home office stipend
Summer and winter office shutdowns
Early-close Wellness Fridays
To Apply:
If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply and tell us why you’re a great fit.
Timeline & Process:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will continue until the position is filled. The interview process includes three virtual rounds (30–60 minutes each). The ideal start date is no later than June 9, 2025.
Vote Mama Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. We are a family-friendly workplace committed to prioritizing balance between impactful work and life outside of work.