The word shema comes from the Hebrew word “to hear,” a concept that guides everything Project Shema does. Listening with curiosity and compassion is at the center of their relational engagement approach, providing a truly unique, nuanced approach to antisemitism education for those working to ensure inclusive spaces for everyone. Since its founding, Project Shema has supported institutions across the country to address contemporary antisemitism, with an emphasis on how anti-Jewish ideas can emerge in progressive spaces and in discourse around Israel and Palestine. Founded by Jewish leaders with deep ties in social justice movements, Project Shema brings a fresh approach to these challenging issues.

The Vice President of Communications will shape and elevate Project Shema’s external voice, brand, and messaging strategy. This leader will drive a wide-reaching communications approach that engages diverse audiences and strengthens stakeholder relationships through listening and bridge-building. The Vice President of Communications will oversee all external communications, brand messaging, media relations, and crisis response, ensuring a clear and consistent voice aligned with the organization’s values, while partnering internally to support content, products, and external-facing teams.

Strong candidates will bring significant nonprofit experience advancing progressive civic engagement, along with a deep commitment to progressive values, strategic storytelling, innovation, and the ability to navigate complex issues with clarity, empathy, and integrity.

Project Shema is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes women, people of color, and others who are underrepresented in the Jewish professional world, often hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.

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Key Responsibilities

- Develop, build, and lead a comprehensive communications strategy that elevates the organization’s mission, and drives consistent and clear messaging to diverse audiences.

- Define and strengthen Project Shema’s brand identity, ensuring cohesive visual design, narrative framing, and storytelling across all platforms.

- Oversee the creation of high-impact messaging across multiple platforms (i.e. press releases, reports, newsletters, website content, and video) while ensuring tone and language reflect the organization’s values.

- Collaborate across teams drive consistent communication that supports development goals; oversee staff and lead partners as needed.

- Work with the Vice President of Data and Impact to define a Monitoring & Evaluation Plan that tracks and assesses communication metrics and leverages these insights to inform strategy.

- Work with senior leadership to drive rapid-response communications during moments of heightened antisemitic incidents, political tension, or public scrutiny. Craft measured, principled responses that reflect both moral clarity and strategic awareness.

- Increase visibility by amplifying leaders’ voices, shaping messaging, and building media relationships.

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Qualifications & Skills

- 7+ years experience in communications, PR, media strategy, or related fields; 3+ years in a leadership role.

- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to communicate complex issues to varied audiences.

- Proven ability to inspire and guide cross-team collaboration while establishing a sustainable communications infrastructure.

- Experience managing media relations and acting as a spokesperson or supporting leaders in that role.

- Strategic thinking and rapid response skills.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communications campaigns.

- Experience navigating dialogues across difference in ways that foster collaboration and change.

- Interest in issues related to antisemitism, Jewish identity, Israel and Palestine discourse, and progressive politics.

- Passion for the mission of building a more just and inclusive society.

- Track record of building and executing various initiatives.

- Experience in shaping communications functions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Salary

$155,000

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How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Perry, Evolve Giving Group: jamieperry@evolvegg.com.