Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Marketing & CommunicationsLocationRemote (Los Angeles or NYC home based preferred)DetailsApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on Wednesday, September 17th. Anticipated start date: This position will remain open until filled. We are looking to fill the position immediatelyFreeFrom is a national organization founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, whose mission is to dismantle the nexus bFreeFrom – a proudly feminist, national nonprofit led by queer, trans, im/migrant, and BIPOC survivors and allies – is on a bold mission to build economic freedom and safety with survivors of gender-based violence. With over $5 million in direct cash aid disbursed to 30,000+ survivors nationwide, a savings-matching program that grows emergency reserves up to $1,440 annually, and living-wage jobs created through our social enterprise, GIFTED, unlocked $4 million in federal VAWA funding, FreeFrom is rewriting what safety and security look like. Our advocacy has influenced workplace protections, and advanced financial security legislation impacting 20 million survivors. Through groundbreaking research, storytelling projects like the documentary SURVIVOR MADE, and national campaigns reframing gender-based violence as a journey of resilience and joy, FreeFrom is shifting culture and policy alike.At this exciting moment in our evolution, we are hiring a VP of Marketing & Communications to harness data, storytelling, and strategy to amplify survivor voices, move resources, and shape the national conversation.About the PositionAre you a passionate communications strategist committed to driving cultural change through data and storytelling? FreeFrom is looking for an innovative Vice President of Marketing and Communications to boldly lead our work on amplifying survivor voices, moving resources, and shaping the national conversation on gender-based violence. If you thrive on leveraging data and survivor stories to inspire action, this role may be for you.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and lead marketing and narrative change strategies that drive visibility, revenue, and culture change.Architect and execute a bold vision to 1) set a cohesive marketing and communications strategy, 2) elevate visibility and engagement across digital, media, and cultural platforms, and 3) grow GIFTED, FreeFrom’s social enterprise, into profitability through sales campaigns, brand partnerships, and product innovation.Lead integrated campaigns that build FreeFrom’s brand, shift culture around gender-based violence, and amplify survivor voices and joy.Manage and grow partnerships across entertainment (film/TV), media, and publishing to drive awareness, influence narratives, and generate scalable impact.Drive marketing strategies for GIFTED—including retail partnerships, product launches, and sales approaches—that expand reach and revenue.Build strong infrastructure, inclusive of editorial calendars, brand guidelines, analytics, and reporting systems that ensure campaigns are consistent, data-driven, and measurable.Oversee creation of communications assets—speeches, media pitches, social content, videos, newsletters, reports, and campaigns—leveraging data and survivor stories to inspire action.Serve as point person for communications related to flagship initiatives such as the Survivor Wealth Summit, major reports, product launches, and narrative change campaigns.Serve as a senior leader, department head, and champion for FreeFrom’s mission and values.Contribute to strategic decision-making, organizational planning, and development of policies and practices.Oversee departmental operations, including budget, expenses, revenue, analytics systems (Shopify, Google Analytics), and vendor/consultant management.Mentor and grow a marketing and communications team that reflects creativity, accountability, learning, and high-performance.Act as a thought partner to the CEO, ensuring her voice is strategically deployed while freeing her from day-to-day communications management.Lead from a place that centers FreeFrom’s values of resilience, abundance, transformation, and co-creation.Who You AreA communications maven. You craft sharp messages, land press, ghostwrite speeches, and build digital momentum that keeps brands visible and consistent. You bring professional experience in social enterprise, advocacy, and/or purpose-driven marketing and communications leadership.A strategic thinker and tactical executor. You see the big picture and chart bold paths while rolling up your sleeves to deliver. You blend data, innovation, and creativity to turn ideas into measurable campaigns that drive visibility, sustainability, and impact.A sales-savvy marketer. You understand customer behavior and set the conditions for product demand—crafting strategy, building partnerships, and shaping campaigns that turn social impact into sustainable revenue and profitability.A compelling storyteller. You translate complex ideas into clear, powerful narratives that mobilize supporters and shift culture. With imagination and cultural savvy, you spark change and move hearts and minds.An empathetic people leader. You build and motivate high-performing teams grounded in accountability, creativity, and care. You foster a culture of feedback, learning, and growth.A thoughtful relationship builder. You inspire trust with authenticity, cultivating long-term partnerships across diverse stakeholders. You seek out like-minded collaborators and set mutually beneficial goals that amplify collective impact.A disciplined project manager. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities with precision. You build systems, track results, and leverage technology to scale impact.A self-starter with grit. You know how to build from the ground up—whether a campaign, program, or product. You bring persistence, drive, and adaptability to fuel lasting success.We know no one checks every single box—if this role excites you, we want to hear from you!How to ApplyPlease apply with your 1) a thoughtful cover letter that concisely describes why FreeFrom’s work excites you and why this role is a fit for you, 2) your resume, and 3) a marketing sample and/or link to an online portfolio. Please address your cover letter to Sonya Passi, Chief Executive Officer.Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.We also encourage you to apply if this job sounds like a good fit for you and vice versa, even if you don’t feel as if you meet all the qualifications/requirements.FreeFrom has retained DH Search to support this search. DH Search partners with mission-driven organizations to hire the people they need to create a more just and equitable world. Please visit this link to apply.We’re proud of our special work culture, which puts our values into action to ensure the financial security, well-being, and safety of our team.FreeFrom’s Work Culture:The FreeFrom team is made up of queer, trans, im/migrant, and BIPOC survivors. We envision a world in which all survivors are able to build the wealth and financial security necessary to support their individual, intergenerational, and community healing—enabling them to thrive.At FreeFrom, we are already modeling the types of comprehensive support we are setting out to achieve through this work. We are committed to the financial security of survivors by paying all staff living-wage salaries, providing flexible work schedules, offering a building wealth stipend, unlimited menstrual leave and other benefits, designing survivor-informed practices, and actively engaging staff in the development of new policies and best practices. Starting from within, we are building an ecosystem of support rooted in respect for the wisdom of survivors who always know best what we need and how to innovate solutions to meet those needs.FreeFrom is also a team of nimble innovators. We intentionally cultivate a spirit of creativity and experimentation in our work, understanding that we must be willing to try new approaches and apply new frameworks in order to solve a systemic problem like gender-based violence.Benefits include:100% covered health, vision and dental insuranceFlexible Spending Account4-day work week, excluding weeks with tight project deadlinesGender-based violence paid and protected leaveUnlimited paid vacation + 6 weeks office closures annuallyUnlimited menstrual leave401k with a 5% employer matchLife insuranceLong-term disabilityBuilding wealth stipendPersonal and professional growth stipendVacation stipendAdditional optional benefits including legal, accident and pet insuranceWe care deeply about our team. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits and support.6 MONTHS PARENTAL LEAVE100% COVERED HEALTH, VISION, AND DENTAL INSURANCEUNLIMITED MENSTRUAL LEAVEUNLIMITED VACATION, VACATION STIPEND, AND 8 WEEKS OFFICE CLOSUREBUILDING WEALTH STIPENDPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH STIPEND #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-27