Title: Outreach Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director and Director of Communications

This is a Full-Time position.

General purpose: The Outreach Coordinator liaises with community-based and national institutions to distribute our materials, promotes IFS founder Brad Wilcox’s new book (2023), and organizes local events to support our work and build up community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with and distribute IFS materials to local institutions that serve young Americans, e.g., houses of worship, schools, afterschool programs, mentorship groups, etc. (Materials include, success sequence videos and curricula, and other relevant research, that demonstrates the advantages of marriage to individuals.)
• Establish relationships with national organizations to distribute IFS materials
• Develop a strategic plan for public events around Wilcox’s book
• Handle public relations such as developing strategic relationships where Wilcox can present his book, e.g., houses of worship, universities, local clubs, etc.
• Organize outreach events primarily in Charlottesville, VA
• Perform administrative duties

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding and passion for the mission of Institute for Family Studies
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Energetic and takes initiative
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience preferred

Title: Director of Communications

Reports to: Executive Director

This is a Full-Time position.

General purpose: The Director of Communications will develop communication strategies for the Institute for Family Studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish communication strategies
• Prepare and manage all communications materials
• Manage media relations and develop contacts
• Track engagement across different platforms

Qualifications:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding and passion for the mission of Institute for Family Studies
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to meet competing deadlines

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 5+ years working in communications