Director, Communications & Marketing

Director, Communications & Marketing

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates equitable educational experiences to excite and empower learners everywhere with AI literacy. We educate studentsespecially those disproportionately impacted by artificial intelligence and automationwith the conceptual knowledge and skills they need to thrive as future workers, creators, consumers, and citizens. Join us to make a difference in education and help shape a brighter future for today's and tomorrow's learners.

As aiEDU's first Director, Communications & Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the organization's communications strategy, media relations, and storytelling efforts. Core responsibilities include developing and executing an integrated communications strategy, crafting compelling press releases and managing partner announcements, newsletters and other audience-specific materials, marketing, and overseeing content development projects including videos and blog posts. This role also includes guiding communications around our strategic partnerships, offering advice and support to key partners, and collaborating with aiEDU's funders to create synergized media and content strategies.

A significant facet of this role involves organization-wide communications, from drafting talking points for presentations and pitch meetings to supporting other teams at aiEDU with comms best practices. The Director of Communications & Marketing will also create collateral for organization-wide communications, such as presentations and training materials.

The Director of Communications & Marketing will assess the effectiveness of our communications and marketing strategies using detailed media activity reports, ensuring optimal performance across various channels. This role is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and creative communicator who can shape and amplify aiEDU's narrative and impact.

Location : This full-time, exempt position can be done on a flexible schedule remotely from anywhere in the U.S. with access to high speed internet. The candidate should be comfortable and equipped to work efficiently in a remote work environment.

Compensation : The baseline compensation for this role is $150,000 - $165,000 depending on experience.

Benefits : We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including full health, dental, and vision for you and any dependents, plus life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible work hours and location, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, a generous annual stipend for home office expenses and professional development, and a 401k match of 4% vested immediately. For more details regarding our benefits, visit : aiedu.org / careers

Start date : We'd like a candidate to start as soon as possible after receiving an offer, though there is some flexibility.

Your Responsibilities :

• Communications & Media Relations 45%
• Develop and manage aiEDU's core message house, ensuring alignment across all internal and external materials.
• Oversee brand identity, creative assets, and collateral to ensure consistent voice, tone, and design.
• Craft and manage aiEDU's brand narrative across press releases, newsletters, op-eds, and campaign materials.
• Lead aiEDU's media relations strategy, including proactive storytelling and reactive communications.
• Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson and media point of contact.
• Generate earned media coverage aligned with organizational goals and target audiences (educators, policymakers, funders, and partners).
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and thought leaders in education, technology, and policy.
• Advise and collaborate with key partners and funders on joint communications efforts.
• Prepare detailed media activity and impact reports.

Marketing & Content Strategy 35%

Strategic & Thought Leadership Communications 20%

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About You

Before reading, please remember that there is no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. If you are on the fence about applying because you are unsure whether you are qualified, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The AI Education Project is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that building and empowering a diverse team is a strategic imperative in our work, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.