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.

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

Preferred

• MBA or Master’s degree preferred

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)