For over 55 years, Pine Street Inn has served as a lifeline for individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston and beyond. As the largest organization of its kind in New England, Pine Street Inn delivers a comprehensive array of services, including emergency shelter, street outreach, workforce development, and supportive housing focused on helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and stability. Its housing-first approach prioritizes permanent housing as the foundation for long-term success, and Pine Street’s impact is visible in both the individuals it serves and the broader systemic shifts it leads.
With partnerships across city agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders, Pine Street Inn has earned a reputation for compassion, innovation, and results. The organization brings together data-driven practice with person-centered care, consistently evolving to meet the needs of the community. Today, Pine Street Inn serves more than 2,000 individuals daily and is advancing a bold vision for ending homelessness by ensuring permanent housing is a reality for all.
The Opportunity
The Vice President of Strategic Communications will join Pine Street Inn during a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. As the organization implements its new strategic plan, marking the largest expansion of supportive housing in its history, this leader will play a central role in shaping and communicating the vision for the future.
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the VP will lead a talented team of communications professionals and collaborate closely with leaders across the organization, including the Board of Directors and senior leadership. With a focus on data-driven storytelling and inclusive messaging, the VP will serve as a key architect of Pine Street’s external presence and internal culture, ensuring that every message reflects the organization’s values, priorities, and impact.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker and gifted storyteller to elevate the voice of an organization making a measurable difference. The VP will translate complex, data-rich information into compelling narratives that mobilize donors, inspire public and private sector stakeholders, and increase synergy for internal teams.
The role encompasses media relations, content development, brand management, and internal communications, all while building systems, tools, and workflows that foster smarter, more consistent engagement across 40+ locations.
The salary range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000.
