Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

National Math and Science Initiative • Full-time • Remote (Remote from the contiguous United States) • $142,925 - $164,364 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join NMSI as a Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, where you will lead innovative strategies to enhance math and science education while boosting program sales and philanthropic support in a fully remote role.

Responsibilities: Lead the Marketing & Communications department, develop and implement impactful strategies, oversee brand stewardship, and manage all marketing channels.

Skills: 10+ years of experience in marketing and communications, particularly in nonprofit or education, and proficiency in Salesforce Marketing Cloud is required.

Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate strategic thinking, results-driven focus, tech-savviness, and the ability to foster team collaboration and inclusivity.

Location: Remote from the contiguous United States, with occasional travel for meetings and events.

Compensation: $142925 - $164364 / Annually

Fast Facts

Join NMSI as a Senior Director of Marketing & Communications to lead strategies that enhance math and science education while boosting program sales and philanthropic support.

Responsibilities: Lead the Marketing & Communications department, developing and implementing strategies, overseeing brand stewardship, and managing all marketing channels.

Skills: 10+ years in marketing and communications, particularly in nonprofit or education, along with proficiency in Salesforce Marketing Cloud is essential.

Qualifications: Candidates should exhibit strategic thinking, results-driven focus, tech-savviness, and the capability to foster team collaboration and inclusivity.

Location: This is a fully remote position within the contiguous United States, with occasional travel for meetings and events.

Compensation: $142925 - $164364 / Annually

Fast Facts

Join NMSI as a Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, where you will lead strategies to enhance math and science education while driving program sales and philanthropic support.

Responsibilities: Oversee the Marketing & Communications department, develop and implement organizational strategies, manage brand stewardship, and ensure the effectiveness of all marketing channels.

Skills: 10+ years of experience in marketing and communications, leadership in nonprofit or education sectors, and proficiency in Salesforce Marketing Cloud are required.

Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate strategic thinking, results-driven focus, tech-savviness, and the ability to foster team collaboration and inclusivity.

Location: This position is remote within the contiguous United States, with occasional travel for meetings and events.

Compensation: $142925 - $164364 / Annually

Job Details

Job Location: Flexible Location (Anywhere in the contiguous US)

Position Type: Full Time

About Us

At the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), we are a vibrant, nonprofit organization committed to transforming education. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality math and science education. Since our founding in 2007, we’ve empowered over 2.9 million students and 72,000 teachers across 1800 high schools in 43 states. Our staff are the heartbeat of our mission, driving impactful programs that foster success in the 21st-century global economy.

NMSI is a remote-first organization, allowing staff members to work primarily from their home office. Staff must have a dedicated, distraction-free workspace with reliable high-speed internet. We value autonomy, flexibility, and effective communication across time zones, and support a culture of collaboration through virtual tools and regular check-ins.

What You’ll Do All Day

As a Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, you will play an essential role in advancing our mission. You will collaborate with a passionate team to craft and implement strategies that elevate the future of math and science education. The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications directly impacts our mission by developing strategies to elevate NMSI’s mission, boost program sales, strengthen philanthropic giving, and enhance the organization's reputation. Your day-to-day activities will include:

Department Leadership & Strategy

Leading the Marketing & Communications department, including supervision, mentorship, and professional development of staff. Establish departmental goals and priorities, balancing competing internal needs and external factors, and making resource allocation decisions that advance organizational goals.
Set annual marketing and communications strategies aligned with NMSI’s strategic priorities, budget, and organizational goals.
Serve as a senior advisor to the Leadership Team on brand, communications, and market positioning.
Ignite a shared vision that empowers staff and aligns their strengths with NMSI's mission, long-term strategy, and departmental goals.
Represent the organization with integrity, exemplifying our values in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Delegate effectively and empower team members by encouraging autonomy and innovation within NMSI’s Decision-Making Framework.
Attract, inspire, and develop leaders and staff to ensure a strong talent pipeline, foster innovation, and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
Provide coaching, training, and resources that promote continuous learning, professional growth, and strong performance.
Cultivate an inclusive, equitable culture rooted in trust, ownership, accountability, and psychological safety.
Encourage a feedback-rich environment that welcomes challenges and bold ideas, promoting cross-functional collaboration to achieve success.
Check in regularly with team members, offering guidance and adjusting as needed.
Improve department-level systems, processes, and resource planning to enable organizational efficiency and long-term sustainability

Brand Stewardship & External Communications

Act as chief steward of NMSI’s brand voice, messaging, and visual identity across all channels.
Oversee public relations, media engagement, and crisis communications, representing the organization as a spokesperson when appropriate.
Build strong relationships with partner organizations, and key stakeholders
Partner with Business Development to design campaigns and resources that support their strategy, including the stewardship of donor partnerships and the sales of NMSI’s services, ensuring messaging reflects impact and value.
Provide executive communications support, helping the Leadership and Business Development teams articulate NMSI’s mission externally.

Marketing & Positioning

Oversee all marketing channels, including social media, website, email, advertising, SEO, and digital campaigns.
Utilizing Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement to fulfill NMSI strategy. Actively involved in the implementation of this platform in NMSI strategy and operations.
Develop product positioning and messaging that resonate with target audiences, including educators, districts, and funders. This approach will be informed by competitive and market landscape analysis.
Partner with Program and Business Development teams to create collateral, case studies, and tools that enable the successful adoption and implementation of NMSI’s services.
Ensure marketing plans support both customer acquisition and retention.
Champion innovation in digital storytelling and thought leadership to inspire action and engagement.
Ensure consistent execution of campaigns that drive measurable outcomes.

The Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, will report to the President and is a full-time, regular position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the contiguous United States. Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings, conferences, and events.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We seek individuals who are:

Experienced: You have 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, including experience in a leadership and management role. Experience in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred. Experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement is important.
Tech-Savvy: Proficient with CRMs, marketing platforms, and communication applications
Strategic Thinkers: Anticipate challenges and opportunities, navigating complex situations with clarity and foresight to achieve long-term goals
Results Driven: Focused on prioritizing tasks, solving problems, and delivering measurable results that align with our organizational priorities
Nimble Learners: Embrace new challenges with curiosity and creativity, learning from both successes and failures
Team-Oriented: Build strong partnerships and foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and drives collective success
Physical Requirements: Remote employees working from a home office must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and other standard office equipment, and have the capability to perform the required tasks and participate in virtual meetings, as well as occasionally in-person meetings. Employees must be able to travel overnight away from their home office environment as needed. Reasonable accommodation can be arranged if necessary.

What Do We Offer?

The starting salary range for this position is $142,925 to $164,364, commensurate with experience. We take pay equity seriously and strive to ensure fair compensation for all team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (85% paid for employees and a significant portion for dependents)
401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested on day one
Potential annual salary increases and bonuses based on organizational performance
Referral bonuses
A remote-first work environment
Monthly telecommunications stipend
25+ paid holidays, including a one-week summer break and two-week winter break
Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 14 days per year that begins accruing with your first paycheck
A paid personal day that is immediately available on your start date
Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development
Annual gift card for birthdays and work anniversaries, plus additional perks for significant milestone anniversaries, including paid sabbaticals and cash bonuses
Nine weeks of fully paid parental leave, applicable regardless of gender identity, and includes births by surrogate, adoption, or foster placement of a child

Additional Information

Candidates must pass county, state, and federal-level criminal background checks as a condition of employment. Positions with fiduciary responsibilities may require additional checks.

This job description is not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NMSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.