Agog: The Immersive Media Institute

Operations Manager

Full Time, Remote

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?

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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 candidate portal.

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.

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