2026-2027 Recruiting: UIS USA Head of Marketing

HEAD OF MARKETING — UIS USA Executive Team, 2026/2027

Position Overview

Volunteer position. The UIS executive team operates entirely on a voluntary basis. Time commitment: 4–6 hours per week, variable and increasing around major initiatives. Location: New York, NY (hybrid; on-site presence required during key events). Reports to the Country Officer and sits on the US Executive Team.

The Role

The Head of Marketing owns the brand, communication and visibility of UIS USA. The role sets the marketing strategy for the chapter, leads the Marketing officers, and ensures that every initiative, from officer recruitment to the Italian Symposium, is communicated clearly, consistently and on time across all channels.

Strategy and Planning

• Define the annual marketing plan and content calendar for the chapter, aligned with the activities of the Symposium, Community, External Relations and Tutoring teams

• Set brand guidelines for tone, voice and visual identity and ensure they are applied across all touchpoints

Channels and Content

• Oversee UIS USA's presence on LinkedIn and Instagram, including announcements, partnership posts, speaker highlights and event recaps

• Oversee newsletters and email communication to the community, including audience management and good-practice standards for consent and frequency

• Ensure key web pages are accurate and up to date

Italian Symposium

• Lead the communication campaign for the Symposium: speaker announcements, programme promotion, sponsor visibility, printed materials and merchandise

• Coordinate live coverage on the days of the event and manage the collection of photos, quotes and press mentions for post-event use

Partnerships and Community

• Provide chapters, student organizations and partners with toolkits and coordinate cross-promotion

• Ensure sponsor visibility commitments are delivered as agreed, in coordination with the Head of Finance and the Outreach Team

Team Leadership

• Recruit, onboard and coordinate the Marketing officers, assigning responsibilities and reviewing output for accuracy and brand consistency

• Coordinate with the Global Marketing team on shared assets and campaigns

Candidate Profile

• An Italian student or young professional based in New York, with experience in communications, marketing or student organizations

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce and review concise, audience-friendly copy

• Organized, reliable and calm under deadlines, able to run a calendar and lead a small team through delivery

• Proficient with Canva or Adobe, social media scheduling and Google Workspace

• Fluent in Italian and English

• Availability around key programme moments, including on-site support at events

• Experience with video editing, community management or partner coordination is a plus

About UIS

United Italian Societies (UIS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, promoting, and supporting Italian university students abroad. We bring together Italian student societies across 8 countries and more than 60 universities, fostering a vibrant community driven by the passion and talent of our volunteers. Founded five years ago, we are now focused on expanding our services and enhancing the events we offer in the regions where we are active. For more information, visit uniteditaliansocieties.com.

Application Process

Applications close on [date]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview. Outcomes will be communicated within five working days.