Vice President, Strategic Engagement

To Apply
Interested applicants should send an email to HRManager@actiontoendsmoking.org with “VP, Strategic Engagement” in the subject line. Please include resume and cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Organization

Global Action to End Smoking, Inc. (“Global Action” or “GA”) is an independent, U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization whose mission is to end combustible tobacco use, which remains the leading preventable cause of death globally. To achieve this goal, we strive to identify and address the unique needs of people in the developing world and marginalized populations as they relate to tobacco cessation and harm reduction. Global Action works toward fulfilling its mission by funding grants in areas of research and cessation education that promote innovation and support initiatives to accelerate progress in reducing harm from smoking.

We are committed to the urgent need to help the one billion people in the world who smoke cigarettes and use other forms of tobacco. Toward this end, we also support the use of alternative products/methods that may reduce their current health risks and perhaps help them stop smoking entirely in the future.

Through September 2023, Global Action, formerly known as Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, received charitable gifts from PMI Global Services Inc. Global Action does not seek or accept funding from companies that produce tobacco or non-medicinal nicotine products. To find out more about Global Action, visit our website.

The Opportunity

The Vice President, Strategic Engagement for Global Action will be a key leader in driving the mission of Global Action by expanding its visibility, building meaningful partnerships, and securing transformational resources. This role is an extraordinary opportunity to create and implement innovative strategies that inspire engagement, deepen relationships, and promote organizational growth to maximize impact on reducing the global toll of tobacco-related harm.

Key Responsibilities
Partner, Stakeholder, and Donor Engagement and Revenue Growth

• Develop and implement an effective engagement strategy across the entirety of GA’s external stakeholder ecosystem that effectively attracts new audiences and deepens engagement with existing ones.
• Act as a spokesperson for GA’s strategy and impact.
• Define and drive an ambitious growth and development strategy, including through audience engagement and expansion, stewarding leadership, and establishing and maintaining a supportive infrastructure, to increase GA’s revenue and impact, while advancing mission.
• Expand and foster partnerships in support of growth and organizational strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with key donors and prospects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, stakeholders, influencers, and third party validators to amplify GA’s impact.
• Collaborate with the Vice President, Programs on the integration of grant activities and scientific engagement.

Communications, Marketing, and Branding

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic and proactive communications that advance the goals and objectives of GA.
• Leverage the achievements of GA and its grantees to effectively convey mission impact to growing audiences around the world, including people who smoke, peer organizations, donors, influencers, media, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize marketing best practices, effective storytelling, and compelling messaging to create innovative communications to amplify GA’s outreach and connect GA’s mission to target audiences.
• Oversee the implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance organizational visibility, while aligning with GA’s mission.
• Leverage data-driven insights to refine marketing approaches and achieve measurable outcomes.

Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Executive Team, contributing to strategic development and implementation.
• Assist the President and CEO and, as needed, the Board of Directors, in making strategic and tactical decisions especially in the areas of partner and stakeholder engagement, communications, marketing, branding, revenue growth and development.
• Lead, oversee, and collaborate with the Stakeholder Engagement team, including in-house and external communications and development resources.
• Identify opportunities to build new relationships and strengthen existing partnerships.
• In consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, provide oversight for compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the areas of engagement and development, including lobbying and fundraising.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of senior level experience in external relations in a nonprofit organization, ideally an international one.
• Demonstrable creativity, gravitas, and a passion for GA’s mission.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and secure new funding opportunities, leveraging business development acumen.
• Substantial experience in sourcing, securing, and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• Ability to engage with and win over key stakeholders and donors.
• A talent for effective networking and relationship management.
• An expert storyteller, with the ability to connect the organization's programs to compelling key messages.
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills; experience with public speaking and media relations strongly preferred.
• Experience developing communications and brand strategy.
• Experience overseeing media relations, communications, and development teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience leading teams with an emphasis on building trust, enthusiasm, and effective partnerships.
• Success working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional setting, with the ability to effectively incorporate input from a variety of sources.
• Experience translating complex information, particularly scientific and heath research, into language relatable to a variety of audiences.
• Prior experience in public health strongly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of tobacco control helpful, but not required.

Additional Information

This position is a hybrid position, which will work remotely and at Global Action’s New York City office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Global Action to End Smoking, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $235,000.00 - $245,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10017