Director of Marketing

Kid Museum

Bethesda, MD

Full Time

Director

85k-95k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Director of Marketing at KID Museum is a leadership role focused on driving the museum's brand strategy, audience engagement, and national visibility. The role involves shaping marketing strategies that elevate the organization's mission to revolutionize youth learning through hands-on maker experiences. The position offers an opportunity to influence education innovation, build meaningful connections with diverse audiences, and represent KID Museum at industry events. The organization is dedicated to inclusive, impactful maker learning and aims to become a national standard for youth education and STEM engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies to grow KID Museum's brand and audience.
Lead a dynamic team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Oversee digital, social, and traditional media campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging and impactful storytelling.
Cultivate relationships with media, partners, and influencers to amplify KID Museum's voice.
Analyze market trends and audience insights to inform strategy and drive engagement.
Collaborate with program, development, and executive teams to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.

Requirements

Proven experience (7+ years) in marketing leadership roles, preferably in mission-driven or education-focused organizations.
Demonstrated success in brand building, audience engagement, and strategic communications.
Exceptional leadership, team management, and project management skills.
Expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and media relations.
Passion for education, youth development, and social impact.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice to Have

Experience working in mission-driven or education-focused organizations.
Knowledge of the maker education landscape and youth programming.
Experience representing an organization at conferences, media events, and industry forums.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in marketing leadership roles.

Benefits & Perks

Supportive, inclusive, and creative work culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Working at Kid Museum

KID Museum fosters a visionary, innovative, and inclusive work environment dedicated to education transformation. The organization values creativity, collaboration, and social impact, aiming to build a diverse and impactful maker learning community at scale.

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