Director of Marketing Strategy & Operations

Posted 7 months agoInactiveViewed

130000 - 180000 USD per year

CACTFLILLAMANCNJNYOHORPATNTXVAWAWI and Washington D.C.Full-TimeNonprofit Educational Technology

Company:Zearn

Location:CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C.

Languages:English

Seniority level:Director, 7-10+ years

Experience:7-10+ years

Skills:

LeadershipProject ManagementData AnalysisPeople ManagementSalesforceGoogle AnalyticsCross-functional Team LeadershipOperations ManagementBusiness OperationsStrategic ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationMicrosoft ExcelProblem SolvingSEOAgile methodologiesMentoringOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsWritten communicationCoachingInterpersonal skillsExcellent communication skillsAdaptabilityRelationship buildingTeamworkNegotiation skillsVerbal communicationReportingBudgetingMarket ResearchData visualizationMarketingTeam managementStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingDigital MarketingFinancial analysisData analyticsChange ManagementBudget managementPowerPointA/B testing

Requirements:

7-10+ years of experience in management consulting or similar strategic roles, with a preference for education or nonprofit sector experience. Proven record of managing multiple complex workstreams with autonomy and delivering measurable impact. Experience leading teams and providing coaching and feedback on strategic projects, priorities, and execution. Proven facility with data (analytics, KPIs) and comfort with AI-driven tools to refine marketing strategies. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders. Passion for Zearn’s mission.

Responsibilities:

Lead strategy and execution of cross-functional marketing programs and partnerships. Own marketing amplification strategy including paid marketing, influencer programs, field, events, and coalitions. Lead strategic marketing operations and special initiatives, including workplanning and cross-functional execution. Develop marketing roadmaps and incubate special projects. Collaborate with internal teams and present to the Executive Leadership Team. Drive strategic workplanning and marketing rhythm. Lead quarterly marketing planning processes. Drive operational discipline across the team. Serve as a trusted operating partner to the CMO. Build and maintain marketing roadmaps. Lead strategic marketing initiatives and special projects. Serve as the strategic lead for emerging programs. Translate ideas into marketing strategies. Prepare materials for stakeholders. Mentor and coach workstream leads. Mobilize Go-to-Market Strategies and Amplification Channels. Lead Zearn’s amplification efforts. Own the strategy and execution of Zearn’s grasstops engagement. Own strategy and execution for field events. Oversee paid media planning and execution. Coordinate cross-functional inputs and outputs. Lead AI-Driven Transformation of Marketing Strategy. Champion adoption of AI tools. Identify and implement AI-powered solutions. Build team fluency and experimentation culture.