Associate Content Specialist

Associate Content Specialist
Work Location:
Lisle, IL - Intervarsity Press
Schedule:
Full time
To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Press, this person will provide leadership in the areas of content development and project management for a key five-year project(s) funded by the Lilly Endowment Fund to create resources that support parents, pastors, and caregivers in discipling children and youth.
Status: Full time (40 hrs/week)/Salaried, Exempt
Location: Lisle, IL (hybrid/remote work agreement by arrangement, local preferred; IVP is currently unable to employ remotely in California/Missouri)
Pay: $40,000-45,000 annually
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal:

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world

Manage Content Development for Lilly Grant Projects by:

• Participating in the creation of Phase 1 and 2 Lilly grant projects (i.e., audiobook and podcast), in partnership with the Lilly grant project leader.
• Creating the process of developing content based on IVP materials for grant projects in Phase 3 and 4, with input and direction from the project leader.
• Overseeing work of staff and/or interns who are contributing to the content development process.
• Researching and evaluating options for technological solutions to assist with the content generation process.
• Meeting regularly with Editorial and Marketing colleagues to ensure synergy with IVP Kids and other relevant projects.
• Developing strong working relationships with external production partners in the content development process.
• Assisting with research and communicating with internal and external advisory teams.
• Writing scripts and/or production notes as needed to develop Phase 3 and 4 projects.
• Creating regular progress reports for the Lilly grant team members and advisory team(s).

Administratively Supporting the Lilly Grant by:

• Creating systems and structures needed to carry out grant-related content development tasks.
• Keeping team members and advisory team regularly apprised of content development progress.
• Troubleshooting as needed to keep project goals on track.
• Developing communication vehicles to update IVP staff and invite feedback/participation as needed, with direction from the Lilly grant project manager.
• Assisting in the creation of annual reports and other requested materials from the Lilly Endowment Fund, with direction from the Lilly grant project manager
• Partnering with the Lilly grant project manager as needed to provide support for the internal communication and marketing of key deliverables.
• Developing process for handling metadata necessary to ensure proper ingestion of multimedia products that emerge from the grant projects.
• Serving as the team's supplier and invoice requestor for Workday AP purposes.

Participate in the Lilly Grant team by:

• Participating as needed in brainstorming and planning meetings with fellow team members related to the Lilly grant projects.
• Assisting Lilly grant project/marketing manager as needed in the areas of copywriting and marketing research.
• Assisting with quality control and assessment of grant projects as needed.
• Providing additional support and assistance as needed with related tasks connected with the Lilly grant projects.
• Developing strong working relationships both with internal colleagues and external production partners in the content development process.

Maintain Professional Growth and Development by:

• Seeking training and development in multimedia publishing, project management, and communications
• Learning and staying up to date with IVP policies and practices
• Becoming adept with IVP project management software and processes
• Becoming familiar with IVP's catalog of backlist titles and seasonal new releases

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Faith
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to organize processes, records, and details
• Ability to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervision
• Ability to develop procedures for doing work
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
• A willingness to contribute, assist, and flex as needs arise
• Open to learn new concepts, methods, technologies, and skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) preferred
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years, Dec 26-Jan 1, and National Staff Conference every three years (the year after Urbana), approximately Jan 2-7.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience required as described in the section below (dependent on the level of the position posted). Relevant higher education will be taken into account and may reduce the experience required.
LEVELS IN JOB FAMILY (POSTING WILL STATE THE RELEVANT LEVEL AT THE BEGINNING OF THE POSTING)
Associate Content Specialist - Level 5
The Associate Content Specialist will be responsible for all of the above and will typically have a four-year undergraduate degree and three years of experience in related areas such as publishing, audio/video production, or administrative work.
Content Specialist - Level 6
The Content Specialist will be responsible for all of the above and will typically have a four-year undergraduate degree and at least five years of experience in related areas such as publishing, audio/video production, or administrative work. They will typically have prior experience in managing the progress of projects and processes.
External Candidates: Please visit the Careers Hub at ivpress.com/jobs-and-internships to complete your online application.
For Internal Candidates Only: Please apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity's mission and purposes.