Marketing Manager (Science)

Summit K12•Austin, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced K–12 Science education leader to join Summit K12 as Marketing Manager and help lead our Science marketing strategy across Texas. This role is designed for a Science expert who deeply understands Texas Science instruction, standards, assessments, and district priorities and can translate that expertise into compelling conversations, presentations, content, and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate may come directly from a Texas school district, where they have served as a Science Coordinator, Science Curriculum Director, Instructional Specialist, or similar district-level leader, or from an EdTech organization supporting K–12 Science products. They should be equally comfortable discussing changes to the Texas Science standards with district leaders, demonstrating a Science solution to prospective customers, interviewing a district Science Director, or presenting to a large audience of Science educators at a statewide conference. Working closely with Product Management and Sales, this individual will serve as a key Science subject-matter expert and external voice for Summit K12. They will help shape how we position and communicate our Science solutions, lead Science-focused webinars and thought leadership, support conferences and customer-facing events, and ensure our marketing reflects the needs and priorities of Texas Science educators. Territory: Texas. The candidate must reside in the Texas and be willing to travel across the state as needed.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant professional experience in K–12 Science education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, EdTech, or a related field, including experience in a Science leadership or subject-matter expert capacity.
Deep knowledge of Texas K–12 Science standards, TEKS, curriculum, instruction, and assessment , including recent standards changes and their implications for Texas districts and educators.
Experience serving in a Science leadership capacity, such as District Science Coordinator, Science Curriculum Director, Instructional Coordinator, Science Specialist, or a comparable role.
Demonstrated experience presenting to groups of educators, district leaders, or other professional audiences, with the confidence and credibility to represent Summit K12 at major conferences and statewide events.
Strong facilitation and interviewing skills, with the ability to lead engaging conversations with district Science Directors and other education leaders.
Ability to translate deep Science education expertise into clear, compelling messaging for educators, district leaders, customers, and internal teams.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong understanding of Texas school districts and how curriculum and instructional decisions are made at the campus and district levels.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout Texas and nationally as needed for conferences, district meetings, customer events, and other business needs.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous experience as a Texas district-level Science Coordinator, Director, or curriculum leader .
Experience presenting at major Science education conferences, such as CAST, or comparable state or national professional conferences.
Experience working for an EdTech, curriculum, assessment, or instructional materials organization with responsibility for K–12 Science products .
Experience with Texas instructional materials adoption processes, particularly supplemental Science materials.
Experience delivering product demonstrations, supporting Sales teams, or participating in district-level purchasing and curriculum evaluation processes.
Existing professional relationships within the Texas Science education community, including district Science leaders, educators, associations, or other statewide networks.
Experience developing or hosting webinars, podcasts, interviews, video content, or other education-focused thought leadership.
Experience supporting multilingual learners within Science instruction or developing instructional approaches that increase access to rigorous Science content.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Texas Science subject-matter expert for Summit K12, maintaining deep knowledge of Texas Science standards, TEKS, instructional priorities, assessment expectations, and relevant statewide changes and initiatives.
Represent Summit K12 as a Science thought leader and presenter at statewide and regional conferences, webinars, district events, customer meetings, and other professional learning opportunities.
Develop and deliver compelling presentations for Science educators and district leaders, including preparation for major Texas Science conferences and events.
Lead statewide Science webinars and other virtual events, translating complex instructional topics and market developments into relevant, engaging content for educators and district leaders.
Lead and facilitate interviews and conversations with district Science Directors, curriculum leaders, educators, and other Science experts for Summit K12 media and thought-leadership channels.
Partner with Sales to support high-value Science opportunities through product demonstrations, district conversations, presentations, sales enablement, and subject-matter expertise.
Partner with Product Management to develop differentiated messaging and positioning that connects Summit K12's Science solutions to the priorities and challenges facing Texas districts.
Provide strategic input into Science marketing campaigns, including email, webinars, conferences, account-based marketing, customer success stories, sales collateral, and other initiatives designed to expand Summit K12's presence in the Texas Science market.
Identify and develop relationships with Science educators, district leaders, customers, and other advocates who can contribute to customer stories, webinars, interviews, presentations, and thought leadership.
Monitor developments across the Texas Science education landscape, including standards, assessments, instructional trends, state initiatives, supplemental instructional materials, and competitive activity, and translate those developments into actionable recommendations for Marketing, Product, and Sales.
Support Summit K12's strategy related to supplemental Science instructional materials, including relevant state adoption processes, district purchasing considerations, and market opportunities.
Develop and review Science-focused sales collateral, presentations, product resources, customer stories, and marketing content to ensure instructional accuracy, credibility, and relevance.
Collaborate across Marketing, Product, Sales, and other teams to execute Science initiatives with a high level of quality, urgency, and ownership.