Vice President of Communications

Vice President of Communications 

About Pure Earth: 

Pure Earth is a growing international nonprofit addressing one of the most urgent yet solvable global health crises: toxic pollution and its profound impacts on human health. We specialize in preventing exposure to lead and other toxins in low- and middle-income countries, embedding solutions into government systems that outlast any single project or grant.  

With substantial multi-year funding through the Audacious Project, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Coefficient Giving, and other partners, secured through 2033, Pure Earth is leading one of the largest concentrated efforts ever undertaken to end childhood lead poisoning. We are scaling proven interventions across dozens of countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, working in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, leading philanthropies, and frontline organizations to identify exposure sources, mitigate contamination, and improve policies and regulation.  

Pure Earth holds top ratings from Charity Navigator and Candid, and our work has been featured on the TED mainstage and across major news and global health outlets. At Pure Earth, you'll join an agile, mission-driven team that translates science and innovation into measurable impact, with the resources, partnerships, and ambition to deliver change at scale. 

Position Overview: 

The Vice President (VP) of Communications is responsible for Pure Earth’s global brand and will own the tone, voice, and visual identity of the organization while shaping the external and internal narrative and stakeholder engagement strategy. This role is a senior leader within the organization, sits on the Leadership Team, comprised of department heads and the Pure Earth C-suite.  

The VP of Communications will develop and lead a world-class communications function, working from HQ in New York and guiding a seasoned global team operating across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. This role will ensure that the team works together to evolve, promote, and protect Pure Earth’s brand reputation. Further, the VP of Communications will serve as an ambassador for the brand, representing Pure Earth in relationships with all stakeholders across the varied communications ecosystem. The role requires extensive experience and mastery in brand building, storytelling, and stakeholder identification and engagement. Demonstrated expertise in inter-cultural fluency, operating across time zones and in a multi-lingual environment, and facility with topics, issues, and actors within international development are essential for success in this role.  

The VP of Communications reports to the Chief External Relations Officer and oversees the entire Pure Earth Communications Department, with direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Global Communications, the Assistant Director, Strategic Program and Policy Communications, and the Senior Advisor, Global Communications. The VP of Communications is also responsible for close coordination with the VP of Programs on oversight of country-office communications.  

Reports to: Chief External Relations Officer (CERO) 

Work Location: 

New York City and surrounding area preferred, remote considered 

Employment Type: 

Full-Time, Exempt 

Scope of Work: 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

It is the policy of Pure Earth to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

This job description may be revised and updated as required to meet organizational objectives.