Supervisor

CEO/President

Background

The International Youth Foundation is a global nonprofit with an exceptional 35-year history of connecting young people with economic opportunities to transform their lives. Our team is composed of global experts in creative problem solving at the systems level, and partnering with youth, school systems, technical training institutions, and global employers to scale what works for both youth and employers.  

The International Youth Foundation partners with governments, private foundations, and global leaders like Google, Hilton, Caterpillar, Fed-Ex, McDonalds and Burberry —companies that employ millions of young people—to provide essential life skills and industry-specific training, guiding them into meaningful employment. We have a particular expertise and an extended team in Latin America, the US and Sub-Saharan Africa.  

Since its inception, International Youth Foundation has made a global impact, reaching youth in 182 countries through more than 600 local partners, directly serving over 8 million young people in-person and reaching another 6 million online. 

Position Summary

IYF is looking for a dynamic and fast-moving marketing leader who wants a life filled with purpose.  

The International Youth Foundation is in a period of reinvention and is seeking a Head of Marketing to build IYF’s brand and demand generation engine. IYF employs an enterprise operating model to drive fundraising for proven youth job skills training programs, and we’re looking for the right person to help us build our funnel and conversion model to meet aggressive growth targets. 

As Head of Marketing, you’ll partner closely with our Business Development and Product teams to translate our programs and data into a compelling market story that drives engagement, conversion, and retention among corporate and foundation funders. 

You’ll also shape IYF’s brand and thought leadership platform— elevating our reputation as a global expert in youth employment design and delivery.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role: you’ll set the vision, build the systems, and guide a small, high-performing team to execute with excellence. 

The ideal candidate is energized by building from the ground up alongside a driven executive team pursuing ambitious growth — and by partnering closely with a founder-CEO who’s deeply invested in our brand and story. 

Essential Functions

• Design, execute, and continuously improve lifecycle marketing, including operationalizing marketing automation tools and techniques to drive recurring engagement and long-term relationship building. 
• Increase pipeline by optimizing marketing channels and partnership with the business development team.   
• Translate programs, data, and customer needs into product messaging and marketing that captures prospect and customer attention and drives opportunity creation. 
• Strategize and implement storytelling, thought leadership, and public relations to increase awareness and respect for IYF’s impact, legacy,  
• Manage the marketing team members, including two full-time team members and several contract partners.  
• Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 10+ years in marketing, brand, or growth leadership in a global, non-profit, or mission-driven environment. 
• Proven track record driving measurable inbound growth, including traffic, conversion, and lead volume. 
• Confident, persuasive executive communication skills across internal and external audiences. 
• Deep fluency in marketing automation systems, CRM, analytics, and emerging AI-enabled marketing tools. 
• A mindset that’s both strategic and entrepreneurial — eager to experiment, measure, learn, and grow. 
• Experience with both fundraising and demand generation helpful. 
• Fluent in English, both oral and written. 
• cross-cultural communication and competency
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Classification

Full-time, Exempt

Location

Remote, US, Colombia or Mexico

Culture and Values

At IYF, We seek leaders who are…

• Purpose-driven: self-motivated by the mission to grow our organization and transform the future for youth globally. 
• Self-accountable: able to deliver on commitments with minimal oversight, thriving in a high-functioning, entrepreneurial team. 
• Growth & learning-oriented: seeking better solutions and improvements to drive growth and innovation across the org. 
• Empathetic and collaborative: skilled at building relationships, working effectively across cultures, and elevating team performance. 

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our organization. IYF is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.