We’re hiring! In search of a creative part-time Communications and Engagement Manager
Part-time Communications and Engagement Manager
(8-12 hours/week, contract position)
About innoFaith
innoFaith is a network of people of different religious faiths and faith-based organizations who seek to inspire and enable our communities to engage in the world in innovative ways to help humanity thrive. We are rooted in sacred traditions that we know have great wisdom to offer modern society. We also know that a fast changing world requires us to develop new frameworks and methods for engaging with complex social problems. We want to make faith and the assets of our communities and institutions a powerful force for social innovation, one worthy of the challenges our societies face in the 21st century. To achieve these goals, we:
inspire, engage, and connect people and communities of faith to innovate and collaborate to address the social challenges of our time;
share tools, resources, and lessons to develop and spread social change strategies that are faith-inspired, innovation-fueled, and impact-driven; and
build bridges between faith communities and the world of social innovation so that as faith communities, we can find ways to collaborate across our traditions and use our wisdom and assets to help solve today’s complex challenges.
About the role
We are looking for someone to help further and lead implementation for innoFaith’s communications strategy. This involves managing our monthly newsletter and social media accounts, creating content, researching stories and opportunities, and growing our network. It also involves strategizing and implementing regular content, events, and network engagement. There is significant creative opportunity to grow with our aspirations to build a multimedia platform for faith and social change.
Key Responsibilities:
Communications
Newsletter: Curate and manage innoFaith’s monthly newsletter, identifying stories, resources, and opportunities relevant to our community.
Social Media: Manage and grow innoFaith’s social media presence, creating and scheduling at least 5 posts per week across platforms such as LinkedIn and Bluesky.
Content Development: Research and write engaging content that highlights innovation, leadership, and social impact in faith spaces.
Strategy: Develop and implement new ideas for expanding innoFaith’s reach and audience engagement.
Programs
Community Engagement: Develop strategies for community-building, including organizing and supporting network meetups and online gatherings.
NYU Certificate Program Support: Conduct marketing outreach and support promotional material development to help expand Certificate in Faith, Innovation, and Social Impact.
Industry Engagement: Research, strategize, and draft proposals to increase innoFaith’s visibility and engagement at industry conferences and events.
Organizational Development and Operations
Research and Strategy: Identify new partnership and funding opportunities and contribute ideas for growth. Support grant applications and strategic initiatives.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Review audience engagement metrics and survey data to inform strategy.
About you
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
Passion for our vision of thriving faith communities as catalysts for a thriving world
Deep appreciation for faith-rooted social change and interfaith engagement
Curiosity about social problems and optimism about solutions
Excellent communication skills, especially writing, and high attention to detail
Creativity and innovative thinking
High emotional intelligence and a strong collaborative spirit
Self-drive to lead and thrive in a start-up context
As well as the following qualifications:
4+ years experience in marketing, communications, social media, community engagement
Project management experience and organizational skill
Experience in creating compelling content
Experience in/familiarity with the social innovation and/or faith sectors
innoFaith is multi- and inter-faith. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Location
Remote, any U.S.-based location
Rate
$40-45/hour, negotiable based on experience and work plan
Apply
Send a brief cover note and resume (or link to your LinkedIn page) to Danielle Goldstone at info@innofaith.org
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