Vice President of External Affairs - Remote

Overview

The Vice President of External Affairs is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and amplifying CALSTART’s narrative, ensuring its mission and impact resonate with stakeholders, funders, policy makers, and the broader public.

In Short

• Develop and implement an integrated external affairs strategy.
• Shape and articulate CALSTART’s narrative for diverse audiences.
• Oversee the Marketing and Communications team.
• Lead efforts to expand and deepen CALSTART’s membership engagement.
• Partner with the CEO for philanthropic development.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Represent CALSTART at conferences and public forums.
• Monitor industry trends to position CALSTART as a thought leader.
• Guide the creation of engaging content and media outreach.
• Establish metrics for membership growth and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Experience in storytelling-driven branding and fundraising strategies.
• Strong understanding of clean transportation and sustainability.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead in a mission-driven organization.
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders.
• Impact on clean transportation and sustainability efforts.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.