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Position: Director of Marketing & Operations

• Location: Remote
• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
• Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about telling a story that transforms culture and leads a movement in education? Join the Society for Classical Learning (SCL) as our Director of Marketing & Operations and help shape the future of classical Christian education.

About the Society for Classical Learning

The Society for Classical Learning exists to foster human flourishing by advancing classical Christian education. Through training, accreditation, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership, SCL equips schools, educators, and leaders to cultivate excellence, rooted in historic Christianity and the richness of the classical tradition.

Organizational Background

SCL is a national leader in the classical Christian school movement, serving educators, institutions, and communities through a focused, three-pillar strategy:

• Institution Builder – Strengthening the foundation of classical Christian schools through accreditation, leadership cohorts, training, and the newly developed Pathway Services framework.
• Growth Engine – Expanding access to classical Christian education by supporting school startups, networks, and entrepreneurial leaders, including through the bold Generations Fund initiative.
• Culture Maker – Shaping the broader narrative of classical Christian education through thought leadership, media, policy advocacy, and national events like SCL’s Summer Conference.

Together, these three pillars form a comprehensive approach to sustaining the movement’s integrity while meeting the challenges of scale, reach, and public witness.

SCL is committed to historic Christianity as expressed in the Nicene Creed and to exploring the relationship of Christ to the broader culture. 

SCL is a fully remote nonprofit organization experiencing rapid growth and innovation. Team members operate with a high degree of ownership, intrinsic motivation, and personal initiative—each contributing to the strategic advancement of classical Christian education for generations to come.

Position Summary

The Director of Marketing & Communications leads SCL’s marketing strategy, digital infrastructure, and communications execution. This role bridges creative leadership with technical oversight—managing campaigns, stewarding brand identity, overseeing web and CRM platforms (WordPress and HubSpot), and ensuring effective digital operations across departments.

The Director will manage a small in-house team, supervise independent contractors (e.g. designers, copywriters, videographers), and coordinate with external marketing agencies as needed. This person must be both a strategic thinker and an operational leader—able to cast vision, execute with excellence, and build systems that scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Marketing & Brand Stewardship

• Develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications plan that supports SCL’s programs, events, and initiatives
• Shape and uphold brand voice, visual identity, and storytelling across all platforms
• Lead multi-channel campaigns for membership, accreditation, fundraising, and event registration
• Personalize outreach for SCL’s core audiences, especially heads of schools and educators
• Implement Account-Based Marketing (ABM), Account-Based Experience (ABX), and inbound strategies

Campaign Management & Execution

• Plan and execute high-impact multi-channel campaigns, including the Generations Campaign and Pathway Services.
• Employ segmented messaging for key audiences, especially heads of school and classical educators.
• Implement ABM/ABX and inbound strategies to drive deeper engagement.

Digital Infrastructure & Tools

• Own and manage SCL’s core marketing technology stack, including HubSpot (CRM, automation, email) and WordPress (website)
• Optimize marketing automation workflows, campaign execution, and lead management
• Implement SEO, analytics, and performance reporting tools to drive data-informed decisions

Content Oversight & Execution

• Direct messaging and content across email, website, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Oversee editorial calendars, content pipelines, and creative collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Guide and review content created by the marcom team to ensure alignment with SCL’s mission and tone

Event Marketing & Technical Support

• Lead all marketing for national and regional events (Summer Conference, Fall Retreat, Symposiums)
• Support A/V and technology integration at events, coordinating with staff and vendors
• Collaborate with the Events Director to ensure clear, timely communication before, during, and after events

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate marketing efforts across departments (membership, accreditation, pathway services, development, partnerships)
• Work closely with department heads to align campaigns with organizational strategy.
• Equip board members, presenters, and external stakeholders with messaging, branding, and promotional resources

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead and mentor members of the marketing and communications team (writer/editor, designer, website tech)
• Hire, manage, and coordinate work with independent contractors and external marketing vendors
• Oversee timelines, deliverables, and quality control across in-house and outsourced projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, digital operations, or communications (nonprofit/education sector preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, contractors, and agency partnerships
• Proven ability to lead integrated campaigns and manage digital tools (HubSpot, WordPress, Google Analytics)
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strong project management and collaboration skills
• Deep alignment with the mission and values of classical Christian education

Preferred Skills

• Experience in donor communications and advancement campaigns.
• Familiarity with WordPress, HubSpot, Google Analytics, and project management tools (e.g. Asana)
• Working knowledge of SEO, analytics, and reporting tools
• Understanding of the classical Christian education landscape

Why Join SCL?

This is more than a marketing role—it’s a calling to shape the future of education. You’ll join a dedicated and visionary team working to equip the next generation of leaders and institutions through a timeless, Christ-centered model of learning.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via our Careers Center. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.