​​​​​​Corporate Relations & Marketing Specialist at LanzaJet, Inc. Chicago, IL

LanzaJet, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Relations & Marketing Specialist in Chicago, IL. This role involves supporting the VP in positioning LanzaJet as a leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through integrated marketing and communications strategies. Responsibilities include executing marketing strategies, creating materials to enhance LanzaJet's reputation, and engaging key stakeholders. The company is focused on decarbonizing transportation and aims to produce over 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030.
​​​​​​Corporate Relations & Marketing Specialist job at LanzaJet, Inc.. Chicago, IL.

Corporate Relations & Marketing Specialist

Company Overview

Are you looking to have a meaningful impact on the world through cutting-edge cleantech on a global scale? Are you a driven, self-starter that is looking to make history and change an industry? LanzaJet, Inc. is a global company and world leader in clean energy technology committed to decarbonizing the transportation sector. Our goal is to produce over 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through our patented technology and process by 2030.

LanzaJet was founded in 2020 and is backed by investors Shell, British Airways, Suncor Energy, LanzaTech, and Mitsui.These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth. LanzaJet’s proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years, has been approved for and used in global commercial flights for airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA.

We are currently building the world’s first commercial-scale ethanol to jet fuel refinery in Georgia – set to begin production at the end of 2023. That refinery will produce 2/3 of the sustainable aviation fuel used in the United States. Additional commercial-scale low-carbon refineries are also being developed across the world in places like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.

Aviation connects the world. And we’re working to ensure that connection is sustainable. At LanzaJet, we are a group of innovative and determined people committed to building a more sustainable future, today. Because we believe that Someday is Now.

We’re growing fast. Join us!

Job Description

The Corporate Relations & Marketing Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Vice President in positioning LanzaJet in the marketplace as the global sustainable aviation fuel leader in the transition to a clean energy world. LanzaJet is creating the product and platform for driving historic change, the success of which depends on a compelling, unified corporate message, reputational strength and reach, and a strategy aligned with where the market is headed.

By building out integrated marketing, communications, driving brand awareness, growing industry thought leadership, and meaningfully engaging key stakeholders across the business and industry, this role will elevate and establish LanzaJet’s position as a global game changer.

Responsibilities
• Support the Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Relations in positioning LanzaJet as a global leader in SAF technology and production, driving business growth, innovation, and thought leadership across several target audiences including: consumers, purchasers, partners, shareholders, and government stakeholders.
• Support the execution of the marketing strategy by following through on team objectives and goals, help execute marketing and communication strategies, and measure adoption and success.
• Support the creation of marketing and communications materials, bringing LanzaJet’s reputation and story front and center in a clear and consistent way that resonates with and motivates target audiences.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams for the organization of corporate events. This may include launch initiatives, conferences, or other promotional events.
• Plan, organize, and manage corporate events, executive speaking invitations, and sponsorship activities to promote LanzaJet’s brand and develop strong strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives and department heads, to align corporate relations and marketing efforts across the company.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with corporate partners, stakeholders, and industry groups.
• Collaborate with different departments within the organization to align corporate relations and marketing goals with overall business objectives.
• Support VP of Marketing and Corp. Relations in developing comprehensive stakeholder engagement, building out corporate reputation, issues and crisis management, strategic and advocacy communications, and media relations strategy.
• Support the execution of communication strategies to raise awareness of activities, and products, seizing relevant opportunities to enhance the organization's image, ensuring LanzaJet is top of mind for key stakeholders, purchasers, consumers, and decision-makers. This applies to company reputation, strategic initiatives, etc.
• Help execute internal processes around managing company goals and priorities to enable healthy company growth through tools like Objectives and Key Results.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing and corporate relations, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of market research techniques, data analysis and statistical methods.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to drive the marketing process from plan to close.
• Proven ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with digital marketing tools and techniques.
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