About the Role Techtinium is looking for a detail-oriented Marketing Associate to support a world-renowned scientific research organization dedicated to exploring the origins and nature of life in the universe.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining marketing operations, digital communications, CRM management, and project coordination. You will work closely with an international team to execute campaigns, manage data, create and coordinate digital assets, and ensure projects move smoothly from planning to launch

This is not a strategy-only or idea-only role. It is designed for someone who enjoys writing, researching and takes ownership of execution, tracking, and follow-through. You will receive training in marketing systems, and engagement practices, but you are expected to be detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working with structured tools.

In this role, you will also research foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, track their funding priorities and giving patterns, and identify alignment between their interest and our programs. Those insights will directly support the creation of project pitch decks, prospect profiles, briefing documents, and other strategic materials used for institutional outreach.

Key Responsibilities Prospect Research

Research prospective foundations, corporations, and HNWIs to identify funding priorities, giving history, and strategic alignment

Maintain organized prospect profiles, briefing documents, and research reports to support institutional outreach

Exercise robust critical thinking when evaluating data and potential leads. Know how to filter noise, prioritize high-value funding prospects, make sound decisions when information is incomplete, and discern when a strategy or approach needs adjustment.

Ability to synthesize information from public records, databases, and online sources to produce actionable research, even when initial information is limited.





Administration

Operations (Core Responsibility)

Maintain clean and accurate records in our CRM

Support gift processing, record management, and data quality initiatives

Track project timelines, deliverables, and development activities to ensure smooth execution

Prepare and send personalized communications using Word and Mail Merge. Proposal & Strategic Materials

Create compelling project pitch decks, presentations, and supporting materials for institutional funding opportunities

Develop prospecting documents and research summaries for internal stakeholders

Maintain a library of organizational materials, templates, and reference documents.

Craft compelling narratives that highlight the real-world impact and institutional value of scientific initiatives to inspire funder engagement.

Ensure all presentations, proposals, and supporting collateral align with the SETI Institute's brand voice, visual identity, and communication standards. Coordination & Support

Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to support ongoing admin initiatives

Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Review campaign results and research data together to flag opportunities for improvement in content, targeting, or process.

Who This Role Is For - This role is a strong fit if you:

Enjoy research and analytical work that support meaningful projects

Are comfortable handling detailed and process-driven work where accuracy matters.

Take ownership of tasks from start to finish





Can manage multiple priorities without compromising quality

Enjoy creating polished presentations and organizing complex information

Want to build expertise in administration operations, institutional research, and non-profit strategy. Are motivated by mission-driven work with a scientific research organization. Requirements

2+ years of experience in administration, research, business research, non-profit operations, CRM Administration, or project coordination

Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information into concise reports and recommendations

Experience creating professional presentations and pitch decks using PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva

Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to write for both lay and technical audiences

Experience working with structured tools such as Salesforce, spreadsheets, databases, or similar systems.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to manage deadlines and multiple concurrent projects. Nice to Have

Experience conducting foundation, corporate, or prospect research.

Grasp how CRM data, audience segmentation, campaign delivery, and reporting interconnect.

Experience preparing grant support materials or institutional proposals.

Familiarity with nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, or scientific research institutions.

Experience creating executive presentations or project pitch decks.

About

Techtinium

Techtinium is a product engineering company helping customers across the globe build technology products that serve millions of users. We design, build and deploy software and AI products and solutions across a range of industries including manufacturing, enterprise, healthcare, e-commerce, and many more. Over the years, some of our client engagements have grown into dedicated product companies of their own.

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