Scholars of Finance is hiring a
Marketing and Events Associate

Summary

The job is for a Marketing and Events Associate at Scholars of Finance, a rapidly growing organization focused on transforming the financial system. The role involves marketing, event management, public relations, branding, and communication responsibilities to drive awareness of the organization's vision, mission, and values; programs; and resources.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience, showcasing a growth-oriented trajectory
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field
• Expertise in marketing through partnerships, email campaigns, social platforms, and other mediums
• Proficiency in social media management tools, analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Previous experience managing events of various sizes and complexities, from conception to execution
• Flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time for SOF events and management team offsites
• Ability to work remotely and flexibility to travel as needed for events and meetings across the United States

Responsibilities

• Own the product marketing and branding of SOF across all platforms, including website, social channels, and advertising
• Drive up adoption of programs and resources within the community
• Elevate messaging, design, and build a world-class brand that is appealing, captures hearts and minds, and drives action among investors
• Maintain all marketing and sales enablement assets, including 1-pagers, pitch decks, and other external facing materials for students and finance professionals
• Oversee student planning of regional symposia across the United States, ensuring all logistical aspects are organized
• Collaborate with student leaders and external partners to develop engaging event agendas and secure high-profile speakers
• Manage all internal marketing and communications to our students, being the voice of SOF National to our active members and candidates
• Increase engagement with our communications across channels, including social, email, All-Hands Zoom meetings, and in-person speaking events
• Drive deep clarity and understanding of our mission, vision, values, and core differentiators among our students and alumni
• Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and analyze performance metrics to optimize marketing efforts
• Drive and lead public relations efforts, taking us from “0 to 1” with effective PR, positioning Scholars of Finance prominently in the media and public eye
• Be a voice and public face of SOF, oversee all external communications and messaging, and represent SOF in various media, press, and marketing channels and outlets
• Secure our team speaking engagements and prominent inclusion in top conferences, invite-only industry events, and other opportunities that elevate us with key stakeholders
• Coach and prepare our CEO, CIO, COO, and other leaders on effective communication, presentations, and unleash them to spread our mission with consistency and clarity
• Streamline, consolidate, and automate all marketing, communications, and event operations to drive efficiency, leverage, and scale
• Plan and organize team offsites and quarterly board meetings, handling all logistics, scheduling, and coordination to ensure productive and enjoyable gatherings
• Stay informed on cutting-edge fundraising, partnership, marketing, and branding best practices and continuously advance our team’s collective expertise
• Actively contribute to, and shape, our team’s culture to accelerate our growth and Seven Sigma results and impact

Benefits

• 401k match (100% match up to 5% of the base salary)
• Pre-tax reimbursement for healthcare expenses
• Generous paid parental leave
• Unlimited PTO; all federal holidays off
• Quarterly in-person team offsites
• High-growth culture to accelerate your professional development
• Focus on ensuring all team members thrive holistically