Corporate Relations and Marketing Specialist
LanzaJet, Inc.
Full-time
On-site
Deerfield IL
Corporate Relations and Marketing Specialist
Location: Deerfield, IL
Company Overview
Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future!LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology provider and fuels producer committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. Our patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is poised to deliver a significant impact on global aviation’s ability to decarbonize and meet its net-zero goals by 2050. At LanzaJet, we have a goal of producing 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel by 2030. And, we’re well on our way – with a dozen projects announced globally, working across 25 countries and five continents. We’re growing the future of sustainable aviation.
Backed by a consortium of investors including British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui, Shell, Suncor Energy, and Southwest Airlines, as well as strategic investments from MUFG, Airbus, and Groupe ADP, LanzaJet is accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Our collaboration with renowned supporters such as All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund solidifies our position as a global pioneer in sustainable fuels.
With over 15 years of research and development, LanzaJet's proprietary technology has been rigorously tested and our SAF has been used on flights by industry giants like Virgin Atlantic and ANA.
Named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies in 2024, LanzaJet is quickly rising through the ranks as one of the best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.
In a ground-breaking achievement, LanzaJet has opened the world’s first ethanol-to-SAF plant in 2024. Located in Soperton, GA, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year.
As we expand our global footprint, LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF in key markets such as Japan, Australia, India, and Europe. Our team of passionate innovators is dedicated to turning the vision of a sustainable future into a reality today. Because as we say at LanzaJet,
Someday is Now.
We are leading the charge towards a cleaner, more sustainable aviation industry.
Join us!
About the Role
Corporate Relations & Marketing Specialist
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 materials, bringing LanzaJet’s reputation and story front and center in a clear and consistent way that resonates with and motivates target audiences.
- Develop the sales enablement materials for the company, across customers and the sales cycle.
- Build corporate strategy around global conference engagement – including speaking opportunities, conference sponsorship and participation to ensure LanzaJet is seen as a strategic thought leader across the world in not only as a sustainable aviation fuel company but also responsible and reputable business.
- 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 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.
- Facilitate the Marketing and Corporate Affairs team project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, marketing, communications, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 8+ 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.
- Strong project management skills
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.