About Ideos Institute

Ideos Institute (“Ideos”) is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of faith, dialogue, and civic engagement. Our mission is to equip and support followers of Christ in their calling to cultivate relationships across lines of difference in a mutual pursuit of deeply knowing and loving their neighbors, putting empathy into action, so that, together, we can solve our greatest challenges.

Summary / Objective

We are currently seeking to contract a Part-Time Communications and Marketing Manager who will oversee Ideos' communications and marketing.

Scope of Work

1. Work with Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop and implement communications plans with cost-effective marketing and outreach strategies to communicate with a range of constituents through printed and electronic media;
2. Create, write, edit and produce press releases, videos, collateral, newsletters, social media content, and other printed materials, including the Ideos annual report;
3. Collaborate on and contribute to the organization’s website content, publications, and media outreach;
4. Communicate and collaborate with a range of people and organizations to advance the Ideos mission;
5. In partnership with COO and Director of Advancement (future hire), help develop and manage outreach efforts to promote the organization’s programs and services with media, partners, and external publications;
6. Oversee communications and PR responsibilities for organizational and programmatic events;
7. Perform additional responsibilities related to the success of the organization as needed.

Skils Required

1. A commitment to the organization’s mission, vision and values.
2. Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or business highly preferred.
3. Minimum 2-3 years communications, PR, marketing, and/or fundraising experience;
4. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work successfully.
5. Demonstrates excellent organizational and managerial skills with attention to detail.
6. Excellent and prompt written and verbal communications skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and successfully.
8. Energetic and personable; takes initiative and thinks creatively.
9. Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Squarespace, Canva, and other design/layout software.
10. Experience with website and newsletter production and message development.
11. Nonprofit experience a plus.

Hours:

10-15 Hours per week at Ideos Institute Headquarters (Headquarters currently located in Westlake Village, but will be moving to Pasadena in 2022).

Applicants: send cover letter, resume/cv, and link to portfolio/website to careers@ideosinstitute.com