The Opportunity
As the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you oversee all Marketing and Communications activities, leading the strategy, and ensuring effective channels for corporate partners, philanthropic donors, and other constituents. Your responsibilities include enhancing brand presence, spreading MLT’s thought leadership, attracting new partners, recruiting program fellows, and securing donors. Your primary operational focus will be on expanding capacity, capabilities, and processes necessary to advance MLT's strategy to dramatically scale its impact over the next decade. Additionally, you will oversee the execution of a major 20th Anniversary gala and campaign. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Casey Recupero, you will collaborate with our CEO and Founder John Rice, as well as other executives to crystallize and amplify MLT’s unique narrative on what it takes to advance racial equity. Join us at MLT to reshape the country’s landscape, while also offering the opportunity to work with some of the most influential people in the country on closing the racial wealth gap.
Work You’ll Do - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Leadership: Provide strategic oversight for all marketing initiatives, directing the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing and communication strategies in close collaboration with the Executive Team.
- Channel Development: Strategically develop and manage channels such as owned media, earned media, and events to effectively disseminate messaging to target audiences, including Corporate Leaders, Philanthropists, and other MLT Constituents (Alumni, Fellows, and Potential Fellows).
- B2B and Institutional Partnership Expertise: Proven track record in developing and executing B2B marketing strategies, fostering impactful relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and academic partners, and driving successful lead generation initiatives to meet organizational objectives.
- Brand Experience: Spearhead event planning and brand experience strategies to shape stakeholder perceptions and enhance engagement with MLT, while also building and managing MLT's brand with our target audiences.
- Marquee Events: Lead messaging and marketing efforts for marquee events, including our 20th-anniversary celebration slated for 2025.
- PR/Media Coverage: Use MLT’s insights to engage the media to disseminate MLT’s key messages and challenge them to think differently about our issues. You will collaborate closely with our PR firm to maximize media coverage and advance our point of view.
- Strategic Communications: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive messaging strategies to amplify MLT's key narratives and foster stakeholder engagement across various channels, including owned media, earned media, and strategic events, thereby enhancing the organization's visibility and reputation.
What You Have- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field; MBA is a plus.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in Marketing and Communications, with at least 10 years in a leadership capacity.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in brand marketing to captivate key audiences across diverse channels and content formats.
- Advanced expertise in large-scale in-person events.
- Knowledge in creating and executing comprehensive issue-related marketing and communications plans.
What Sets You Apart - Experience effectively reaching and engaging targeted demographics, particularly those consisting of corporate leaders, philanthropists, and MLT constituents.
- Skilled in leading campaigns and advocacy initiatives focused on promoting diversity and representation for marginalized communities.
- Proven experience in B2B marketing strategies and tactics, with a focus on fostering meaningful relationships with business clients and driving lead generation initiatives.
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies across diverse channels.
What We Offer
Inspiring Work
-Transform lives and contribute to a larger social cause
-Quickly see measurable impact from your work
-Make your mark during a critical growth phase for MLT
-Opportunity to work with the visionary leader, John Rice
Community
-Weekly virtual and in-person happy hours
-Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)
Professional Development
-Regular skill-development seminars hosted by our industry-leading partners
-Regularly scheduled lunch-and-learns
Benefits Package
-Health and dental insurance
-Workplace flexibility
-Paid holidays
-Transit benefits
*Benefits package applies to full-time employees only
About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)
At Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), our purpose is clear: we aim to advance racial equity by elevating economic and career paths for People of Color. Established in 2002, MLT is a national nonprofit committed to closing racial wealth gaps. We believe individuals of Black, Latine, and Native American (BLNA) descent should not only survive, but thrive. Spanning from college to senior-level positions, including C-suite and boards of directors, our comprehensive programs for BLNA talent have impacted over 10,000 people.
Today, we partner with over 200 notable organizations across a variety of fields including tech, finance, and education. With over two decades of experience in developing and implementing racial equity strategies, MLT provides organizations with a winning DEI playbook, strategies, and tactics. Our Racial Equity at Work Certification Programs set a clear standard and roadmap for companies that are committed to advancing Black and Hispanic Equity in their workplaces. Join us at MLT to reshape the corporate landscape, where your journey propels both personal growth and collective equity in our communities.
Commitment to Diversity
MLT embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from all walks of life. We strongly encourage People of Color (POC), LGBTQIA+ community members, and transgender/non-binary individuals to apply. Our organizational strength thrives on our differences, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic workplace where everyone can flourish.
COVID Statement
MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.
Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
