Head of Marketing
About The Position
The Head of Marketing is a strategic, hands-on executive responsible for advancing the Space Foundation’s global brand, market position, audience engagement, and revenue growth. This role leads the development and execution of an integrated marketing, communications, and go-to-market strategy across all channels—including brand, digital, PR, social, and direct marketing—to elevate the Space Foundation as the leading nonprofit organization serving the global space ecosystem. The Head of Marketing is both a strategist and operator—capable of setting vision while driving execution. This leader partners across a matrixed organization to align marketing with program goals, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable impact across core offerings, including space sector events, education programs, industry engagement, and thought leadership. The role requires a dynamic leader with deep, modern marketing expertise, strong executive presence, and the ability to navigate complexity, remove obstacles, and build a high-performing, mission-driven team and culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing and communications
- 5+ years’ direct leadership experience
- Proven experience leading integrated marketing across brand, digital, PR, and demand generation
- Experience supporting events, programs, and mission-driven organizations
- Strong understanding of modern marketing technologies, CRM systems, and analytics
- Experience working with executive leadership teams and boards
- Experience in the space, aerospace, or related technology sectors
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide marketing and communications strategy, driving brand strength, audience growth, and revenue impact.
- Define and steward the Space Foundation brand, ensuring clear positioning, consistent messaging, and strong global visibility.
- Develop and execute integrated go-to-market plans across programs, events, partnerships, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Oversee all marketing channels—including digital, web, PR, social, content, email, and paid media—ensuring a modern, data-driven approach.
- Partner across a matrixed organization to align marketing with program, development, and partnership goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, media, partners, sponsors, and industry leaders.
- Lead content and storytelling that positions the Space Foundation as a trusted voice in the global space ecosystem.
- Drive operational excellence across team, processes, and platforms to ensure efficient execution and measurable performance.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, overseeing directors, managers, and specialists across brand, digital, communications, creative, and marketing operations while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and positive culture.
- Responsible for setting priorities, developing team capabilities, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Access to employee assistance program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
