Agog: The Immersive Media Institute (Agog) is a new venture that works to help people use XR to imagine and build a better world. The institute connects creators and mission-based groups and provides them with technical and creative support to communicate about a more just, climate-friendly future.
With growth in, and growing awareness of, the XR field, and under the leadership of Co-Founder and Executive Director Chip Giller, Agog is poised for big impact as an ecosystem builder across the XR industry, the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, academia, and media. Its mission is to help people use XR to imagine a better world. Agog is building a leadership team that embraces this mission and the following values:
- Imagination: use XR as a platform and medium to enhance, imagine, and illuminate the possibilities of our social contract; building a likeminded creative community in support of that work in ways that are solutions-oriented and focused on an informed optimism.
- Connection: use XR as a platform and medium to foster and facilitate human connection.
- Equity: in access, inclusivity in storytelling, and centering the voices and experiences of those who are most impacted by inequitable systems.
- Trust and integrity: to drive the way we work together.
- Learning: as a continuous, shared journey.
- Excellence: as a high-performing, goal-oriented culture committed to the achievement of positive social impact.
Agog, a groundbreaking nonprofit organization at the intersection of technology, communications, and social impact, is seeking an experienced operations professional to join its start-up team. As a core member of the operations team, the Operations Manager will support a growing organization by creating and improving upon the systems and structures that drive Agog’s work. They will also work closely with an integrated family office management company to manage Agog’s core operational support across functions including legal, grants, HR, finance, and IT.
We encourage candidates interested in applying for the role and those interested in nominating candidates to think about the following questions: Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Are you passionate about building more efficient, effective organizations and excited about the potential of technology to drive social good?
Agog is not just a name. It’s how this organization feels about a whole new form of communication that is quickly emerging. Agog: The Immersive Media Institute is helping creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) technologies, like virtual reality and augmented reality, to open new avenues for empathy, understanding, and activism. It’s believed these new tools can help put humanity on a trajectory to a better, more sustainable future. Agog’s initial areas of focus include social justice and equity; high-impact storytelling; research, education, and outreach; and policy and ethics. Under the leadership of Executive Director Chip Giller and an impressive advisory board, Agog is poised for big impact as an ecosystem builder across the XR industry, the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, academia, and beyond.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Chief of Staff (CoS), the Operations Manager will support the team across the following areas:
- Partner with the CoS in day-to-day management of Agog operations.
- Support budget management and reporting.
- Manage the process of contracting with vendors.
- Develop systems for and oversee the management of Agog’s new CRM system.
- Support Agog’s grantmaking processes.
- Maintain rhythm of business, internal organizational calendars, and Agog’s intranet.
- Coordinate team meetings and retreats.
- Ensure staff have access to systems, hardware, and supplies.
- Manage staff onboarding process in partnership with the Human Resources team.
- Lead operational logistics for Agog events, including vendor management.
- Manage inventory of hardware.
- Identify and manage occasional physical spaces for Agog’s otherwise fully remote team, including hoteling for work/meetings and storage.
- Be a part of creating Agog’s organizational culture.
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, success in this role will require an experienced operations professional who possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
- 5+ years experience in nonprofit operations or the equivalent.
- Budget and contract management experience.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Comfort in working in a quick-paced environment to help develop new structures and frameworks that will involve experimentation, learning, and adjustments along the way.
- Demonstrated history of experimenting with and implementing new technology; fluent with software including Gmail Workplace, Concur or other expense management software, CRMs like Salesforce, and collaboration tools such as Notion, Asana, or similar.
- Adept at synthesizing different perspectives to develop or improve processes and procedures.
- Ability to identify practices that support inclusion and belonging.
- Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Exceptional communication skills; adept at conveying ideas clearly and effectively.
- A commitment to excellent internal and external customer service.
- An interest in Agog’s mission.
Agog offers:
- A competitive salary and strong benefits package. The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $150,000.
- An opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization creating positive social impact.
- Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- The chance to be at the forefront of the immersive media revolution.
More information about Agog: The Immersive Media Institute may be found at: www.agog.org
This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website (https://npag.com/agog-opsmgr).
Hiring Statement: We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please note, this is a full-time, remote position in the United States.