Surrogates And Influencers Director (Marketing)

TL;DR

Surrogates and Influencers Director (Marketing): Leading and scaling external earned and sponsored partnership campaigns with an accent on influencer relationship management, strategic creative direction, and high-impact audience engagement. Focus on leveraging trusted public figures to maximize awareness and drive funding for poverty alleviation and emergency response programs.

Location: Remote (Global). Preference for candidates based in San Francisco, New York, LA, or London. Candidates must be able to overlap at least 2 hours with East Africa Time working hours.

Salary: $128,000 base + bonus (Target Total Compensation: $147,200+) for US-based roles; £87,500 base + bonus (Target Total Compensation: £100,625) for UK-based roles.

Company

A non-profit organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty by providing direct cash grants to the world’s poorest people.

What you will do

• Own the strategy, execution, and measurement of surrogate and influencer partnership campaigns.
• Identify, vet, and cultivate long-term relationships with creators, podcasters, and public figures.
• Develop creative briefs and align influencer content with the organization's voice and mission.
• Define and track key performance indicators, including reach, engagement, and donation attribution.
• Manage and coach a team consisting of a Surrogates Manager and a Surrogates Associate.
• Stay current on creator economy trends, emerging platforms, and audience behaviors.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in influencer marketing, talent management, or partnership development.
• Proven track record of managing high-impact campaigns with creators or public intellectuals.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build authentic, peer-level relationships with influencers.
• Strong operational rigor and ability to function autonomously in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to overlap at least 2 hours with East Africa Time working hours.
• Demonstrated alignment with the organization’s values and commitment to social impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and mission-driven work environment.
• Focus on high ownership, autonomy, and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation with a no-negotiation policy to ensure pay equity.
• Annual benefits stipend provided for health, wellness, or additional income.
• Commitment to safeguarding recipients and team members through robust integrity checks.
• Flexible work arrangements with periodic international team retreats and partner visits.