The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research is expanding its national presence in quantum education and workforce development. They are seeking a Marketing & Partnerships Manager to lead marketing, communications, and partner engagement across their quantum programs, while crafting compelling narratives and building relationships within the quantum ecosystem. Responsibilities • Lead content strategy for WISER’s quantum programs, including newsletters, blogs, campaign copy, landing pages, and social media. • Develop case studies showcasing program impact, student success, partner collaborations, and real-world quantum applications. • Produce marketing collateral for program launches, fellowships, bootcamps, and major announcements. • Manage email campaigns, enrollment funnels, and audience engagement across multiple platforms. • Build and maintain a consistent brand voice across all communications. • Cultivate and manage relationships across the global quantum ecosystem - universities, national labs, startups, research institutes, and industry partners. • Coordinate interviews, spotlights, and community features with partners, fellows, and collaborators. • Support onboarding of new partners and assist in co-developing content, events, and outreach campaigns. • Lead the creation of new education programs (short courses, bootcamps, learning modules, lecture series). • Conduct expert interviews, landscape research, and curriculum scoping to define program content. • Work with scientists, labs, and industry experts to source lectures, real-world challenges, and hands-on learning materials. • Package learning content into accessible, high-quality digital or hybrid programs • Represent WISER at major conferences, seminars, and convenings in quantum technology, workforce development, and innovation. • Lead preparation for conference presence—booth materials, presentations, handouts, and event communications. • Organize virtual and in-person events including webinars, panel discussions, student showcases, and partner roundtables. • Capture compelling narratives from students, educators, and stakeholders to highlight pathways into quantum careers. • Gather program performance data and feedback to feed into reports, case studies, funding proposals, and stakeholder briefings. • Develop visual and written materials that communicate outcomes, milestones, and community impact. • Manage contractors and part-time staff for design, video editing, content development, and marketing operations. • Support curriculum, research, and technical teams by translating complex concepts into accessible materials for public audiences. Skills • 8+ years of experience in marketing, communications, program management, science communication, or ecosystem development. • Experience producing case studies, reports, videos, articles, and partner spotlights. • Comfortable representing an organization at industry conferences, workshops, and networking events. • Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple workflows, contractors, and partners. • Self-directed and comfortable working in a fully remote, distributed environment. • Experience working with universities, startups, government agencies, or technical communities is a plus. • Background or familiarity with quantum computing, advanced technology, or emerging tech ecosystems strongly preferred. Company Overview • WISER's mission is to: Build and Empower the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders Inspire and equip the next generation of leaders in STEM Strengthen the Scientific Workforce Deliver cutting-edge training programs in future advanced domains Accelerate Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Support the prototyping, experimentation, and scaling of breakthrough technologies through innovation and startup support Bridge Research with Industry and Government Connect scientific and technical advances with real-world applications, catalyzing cross-sector collaboration to bring ideas to market and into practice Drive National Impact and Global Competitiveness Advance technologies and talent that enhance the country’s innovation capacity, economic resilience, and global scientific leadership It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Washington DC, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.thewiser.org/.