Marketing Operations Manager

Follow your passion 

Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children.

Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team’s scope of work permits.

Deliver powerful results 

To achieve our vision, we are seeking a Marketing Operations Manager with a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience driving complex creative and marketing initiatives from concept through execution. This role is suited for someone who has a demonstrated track record of operational excellence, owning production workflows, timelines, and cross-functional coordination in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

We are looking for teammates who have a creative, problem-solving mindset, disciplined focus on scalable processes, and interest in education. Ideal candidates will bring exceptional project management expertise, with advanced proficiency in Asana preferred. You will bring a systems-oriented mindset, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate creative strategy into executable plans that deliver on time, on budget, and at a high bar for quality. 

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end project management of marketing and communications initiatives, ensuring work is planned, executed, and delivered on time and to Zeta’s quality bar


• Design and implement seamless, effective, and scalable operational processes by identifying areas of improvement, refining processes, and staying current on project management and AI-enabled workflow tools
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  


• Translate campaign goals into clear, executable project plans by breaking work into actionable tasks with defined owners, timelines, budgets, and success criteria


• Partner closely with creative, content, and marketing leads to drive end-to-end execution of creative projects, tracking progress, risks, and bottlenecks and proactively solving issues to keep work on schedule


• Serve as the Asana expert and day-to-day owner, building and maintaining workflows, timelines, dependencies, and dashboards


• Build and maintain strong operational systems, including asset organization, documentation, naming conventions, and process playbooks


• Run regular production and status meetings that drive accountability and follow-through, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and teams


• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and ideas from all levels of the organization, integrating diverse perspectives into strategic planning and scaling efforts


• Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
  

Join our purpose-driven community 

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta:

• We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students


• We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback


• We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them


• We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment


• We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details


• We are caring and put team over individual at all times

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $115,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the ranges, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. Managers and above are eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.

How does Zeta invest in you? 

We offer great benefits: 

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans


• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses


• 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings 


• Competitive compensation

We provide awesome perks: 

• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!)


• 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription


• MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone


• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine


• Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats


• Books for professional development

We care deeply about your personal and professional growth:

• Clear pathway to professional growth


• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates 


• Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team


• Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming

Apply Now!

Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).