Position Overview

The Marconi Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking an enthusiastic Executive Director who is passionate about celebrating the innovators and advancements that create our connected world. We seek a 100% remote leader to continue the prestigious work of our nearly 50 year old organization.  

In addition to full time candidates, we are also open to part time candidates with requisite experience.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@marconisociety.org describing how your experience and passion for the role that information and communication technology (ICT) plays in our world are a great fit for the Marconi Society. Only applications including cover letters will be considered.

Who we are:

The Marconi Society recognizes and celebrates the creative work of scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs in ICT in the spirit of creativity and excellence exemplified by Guglielmo Marconi. We are well-known for the Marconi Prize, sometimes called the Nobel Prize of Communications. By celebrating the innovators in our field and the advancements that will bring the opportunities of the network to everyone, the Marconi Society promotes major breakthroughs in the field. 

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Marconi Society’s Executive Director will be a committed leader responsible for maintaining and growing the organization’s presence in ICT through prestigious prizes, events and thoughtful commentary and guidance by experts. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the Board to raise funds and promote the sustainability of the organization. They will have the unique opportunity to work closely with pioneers in the communications field, and activate a network of scholars, luminaries, students, government entities, universities and industry partners.  

The ideal candidate will be a successful fundraiser with experience managing both contractors and staff to efficiently run the organization’s operations. 

Top candidates will be proactive, highly organized self-starters who are able to work independently, productively, and under tight deadlines.  Our Executive Director will thrive on creating opportunities to attract and engage our audiences and funders, while being equally passionate about running an efficient and effective organization.

Potential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and execute on the organization’s annual plan to ensure that the Marconi Society’s awards and award recipients are celebrated in a way that contributes to their prestige and that the ideas and guidance of our network around the future of ICT is shared and amplified.  
• Work collaboratively with the board to successfully fundraise to underwrite annual operating expenses and eventually to create an endowment to sustain the organization into its next 50 years.
• Facilitate the Marconi Society’s award selection processes and celebrations.
• Assist the board with board development, ongoing reporting and planning for sustainability.
• Maintain and grow relationships with Fellows, board members, young scholars and members.
• Maintain marketing and communications that keeps the Marconi Society in front of target audiences, including the Marconi Society website, Signal Magazine, social media channels, monthly newsletter and other appropriate vehicles.
• Grow engagement among current and future members of the Marconi Society network through symposia, award ceremonies, online communications, and virtual meetings to celebrate, inspire and connect individuals with a shared commitment to an inclusive connected world. 
• Assess the existing membership program and recommend potential changes.
• Foster timely interactions among the Marconi Society network based on current events or ICT imperatives; create and share guidance to external organizations from the Marconi Society, as appropriate.
• Select and manage a small group of contractors to provide needed support for outreach, administration and other needs. 

Who you are:

You are an expert in engaging diverse stakeholders around a commonly imagined future through events, online conversation and high profile contributions to appropriate forums.  You have experience in fundraising for events and working with the board to fundraise.  You are committed to the Marconi Society’s vision and to sharing the critical role that innovators in our field play.  In our effort to create a diverse and inclusive workforce, we would like to hear about your traditional or non-traditional experience in the areas below.

Specific requirements include:

• 3-5 years demonstrable experience in running key aspects of a similar organization with a focus on marketing and communications, events and/or fundraising
• Experience engaging and building communities. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience in leading and managing contract support to deliver tangible results. 
• Experience building earned revenue programs/membership models to support the financial sustainability of an organization. 
• Experience working and building relationships with key stakeholders, particularly within an academic setting. 
• An understanding of, or deep interest in understanding, relevant trends and stakeholders in the field of ICT and as this technology creates opportunities for everyone.
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing and measuring a variety of key initiatives concurrently.
• Skilled communicator across diverse mediums, including writing, digital, and public speaking. 
• 2+ years experience working remotely.
• Bonus points for background in or experience with organizations devoted to information and communications technology, internet / communications policy, digital equity and / or social justice.
• U.S. work authorization is required.

Salary Range – $120,000 – $140,000 DOE for full time

Benefits:

• 12 paid company holidays
• 2 personal days
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 10 days paid vacation
• Healthcare stipend
• Company computer

The Marconi Society’s mission to support advanced information and communications technology reflects our belief that too many people do not have the economic and social opportunities that being part of the connected world brings. We acknowledge that, in our role as innovators in technology, we have a responsibility to use our voices and influence to highlight the work and stories of the incredibly diverse set of people that the network benefits. We do this by lifting up the perspectives of underrepresented people in our field and those who do not yet enjoy the opportunities of connectivity and by conducting our business and hiring in a way that recognizes and compensates for the value of diverse perspectives.