Open Source Marketing Specialist
Statement of Work — Independent Contractor
Company Description
The Linux Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit that provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems.
Overview
The Linux Foundation is seeking a Marketing Contractor to lead data-driven content development, integrated digital campaigns, and strategic marketing initiatives across open source projects on a flexible, deliverable-driven basis.
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor / Statement of Work
Description of Services & Key Deliverables
Program Leadership & Strategic Collaboration
Lead data-driven content development and integrated marketing efforts for open source projects, ensuring alignment with organizational and project-level goals
Act as a strategic partner to Project Directors, steering cross-functional initiatives and facilitating the implementation of key marketing decisions
Represent project and marketing strategy in stakeholder meetings, synthesizing insights and guiding action plans with clarity and confidence
Marketing Operations & Content Performance
Manage content calendars mapped to campaign milestones and stakeholder engagement objectives
Execute digital marketing activities — including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media campaigns — using HubSpot, Sprout Social, and other modern martech platforms
Monitor and analyze channel performance metrics across all marketing activities; optimize workflows and deliver detailed engagement reports
Event Promotion & Brand Visibility
Drive project presence at key industry and community events, providing strategic recommendations to maximize event ROI
Align promotional content and assets with event schedules, product launches, and technical milestones to build awareness and drive engagement
Team Leadership & Operational Development
Lead and facilitate meetings across virtual global teams, encouraging agile decision-making and solution-oriented approaches
Promote a culture of excellence, positivity, and continuous improvement within team and cross-functional engagements
Leverage AI tools and emerging marketing tech to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation across marketing operations
Budget & Stakeholder Management
Maintain clear, regular communication with clients, sponsors, and project committees while providing executive-level reporting and cross-functional coordination
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
5+ years of demonstrated experience in marketing execution, campaign management, or project coordination within technical or open source environments
Familiarity with open source ecosystems, technical communities, and Linux Foundation projects
Proficiency in HubSpot, social media management software, Google Workspace, and modern martech tools including AI platforms
Strong analytical skills with proven capability to pull, interpret, and present campaign performance data
Experience building AI agents to run marketing workflows
Ability to work independently in a global remote environment and manage cross-functional priorities with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Additional Information
Pay $8,000 - $10,000 per month
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; 5+ years marketing execution experience; proficiency in HubSpot, social media management, Google Workspace, and AI tools; ability to travel; independent remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- leading marketing programs
- managing content calendars
- executing digital campaigns
Skills & Tools
HubSpot, Sprout Social, Google Workspace, AI platforms
Job Details
- Category: Marketing
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 96,000 – 120,000 / year
- Languages: English
About The Linux Foundation
A neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs