Director of Growth & Automation

Job description:

Job Summary
Puzzle Box Academy and its affiliated brands are mission-driven organizations dedicated to transforming the future of neurodivergent education, emotional regulation, and human-centered learning. Our ecosystem includes private schools, therapy services, educator training programs, nonprofit initiatives, speaking platforms, podcasts, and emerging educational technologies.

We are entering a major national growth phase and are seeking a highly strategic, systems-oriented Director of Growth & Automation to help architect scalable infrastructure across our educational and media brands.

This is not a traditional marketing position.

The Director of Growth & Automation will oversee the development and execution of scalable growth systems across multiple brands and initiatives. This role combines growth strategy, automation architecture, AI integration, marketing operations, analytics, and digital ecosystem management.

This position will work directly with executive leadership to transition the organization from reactive marketing into a scalable national growth infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

Growth Strategy & Scaling

Develop and execute 90-day, 6-month, and 12-month growth strategies

Build scalable lead-generation ecosystems across all brands

Design measurable customer acquisition and retention strategies

Develop partnership, speaking, and community expansion funnels

Create long-term organic authority-building systems

AI & Automation Infrastructure

Implement AI-driven operational systems

Build CRM workflows and nurture funnels

Develop automated onboarding and follow-up systems

Create segmented email and SMS automation sequences

Integrate AI tools for analytics, content scaling, and reporting

Reduce dependency on manual processes and third-party vendors

Analytics & Reporting

Create executive KPI dashboards

Track lead attribution, conversion rates, CAC, ROI, and engagement metrics

Monitor and optimize campaign performance

Present weekly and monthly executive reporting

Use data to guide strategic decision-making

Brand Ecosystem Management

Oversee growth alignment across:

Puzzle Box Academy

Legacy High School

Kaleidoscope Interventions

Bridge to Tomorrow

Pamela Furr

NeuroAligned Educator

Future digital platforms and product lines

Coordinate organic and paid strategy integration

Ensure consistent messaging and scalable audience nurturing

Team & Vendor Oversight

Manage external vendors and contractors

Improve operational accountability and systems documentation

Coordinate with internal content/media staff

Build scalable SOPs and workflow systems

Recommend staffing and automation efficiencies

Required Experience

5+ years in growth strategy, marketing systems, or automation leadership

Strong experience with CRM systems and automation platforms

Experience scaling brands or organizations with multiple audience segments

Demonstrated ability to improve measurable growth metrics

Advanced understanding of AI-assisted workflow systems

Strong analytical and operational thinking skills

Preferred Experience

Education, nonprofit, coaching, healthcare, or neurodiversity-related industries

Funnel architecture and conversion optimization

SEO and authority-building strategy

Webinar and thought-leadership ecosystems

Podcast and speaking platform growth

Team leadership and systems development

Platforms & Tools

Experience with some or all of:

ChatGPT / Claude / Jasper

HubSpot / GoHighLevel / Monday.com

MailChimp / ActiveCampaign

Meta Ads / TikTok Ads / Google Analytics

SocialBee / Opus / Otter AI

AI automation and reporting tools

We are looking for a visionary builder who understands:

AI-driven automation

Funnel architecture

CRM ecosystems

Organic authority growth

Analytics and attribution

Lead generation systems

Educational and mission-based branding

Scalable operational infrastructure

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments and can blend creativity, systems thinking, leadership, and measurable growth execution.

Performance-Based Incentives

Potential quarterly bonuses tied to:

Enrollment growth

Qualified lead generation

Funnel conversion improvements

Revenue growth

Automation implementation milestones

Reduction in vendor dependency

Measurable organic audience growth

Strategic partnership development

To Apply:
Please submit:

Resume

Portfolio or case studies

Examples of automation systems or growth infrastructure built

Examples of measurable results achieved

Brief statement explaining why this mission resonates with you

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

Marketing automation: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Melbourne, FL 32901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne, FL 32901