Careers @ CIF

Position Title: IT Head
Department: IT
Location: Piravom – Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Position Summary:
CIF is seeking a strategic and hands-on IT Head to architect, manage, and future-proof our entire digital ecosystem. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing our expansive and rapidly growing data infrastructure (200+ TB, growing at 5 TB/month). You will
be the key person in designing a robust archival cvv and retrieval system, ensuring seamless network operations, and supporting our core activities in online courses, webinars, and digital media promotion. You will lead a small team and work closely with the Media Head to manage our valuable digital assets efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic IT & Data Architecture Planning:
   • Analyze current and future storage requirements across all platforms (Vimeo, local
     storage, cloud services).
   • Design, plan, and implement a comprehensive, scalable, and cost-effective archival and
     retrieval system for our massive media library.
   • Develop and enforce a data lifecycle management policy, including guidelines for
     downsizing, transcoding, and long-term preservation.
   • Forecast technology trends and plan budgets for IT infrastructure, ensuring CIF is
     “future-ready.”
2. Network & Systems Management:
   • Manage and maintain all local area networks (LAN), wireless networks (Wi-Fi), and
     internet connectivity to ensure high availability and security.
   • Oversee the CCTV system and other security infrastructure.
   • Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity protocols.
3. Webinar & Digital Event Support:
   • Own the end-to-end technical execution of webinars and online courses: pre-event system setup, live recording, and post-event processing.
   • Ensure flawless audio-visual quality and reliability for all live online events.
4. Media Asset Management & Team Leadership:
   • Manage and mentor a two-member support team for network maintenance and media handling tasks.
   • Work directly with the Media Head to understand creative needs and translate them into technical requirements for storage, format, and delivery.
   • Oversee the processes for uploading, downloading, and organizing content across various storage platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, internal servers, cloud archives).
   • Streamline workflows for processing, tagging, and retrieving media assets.
5. Ecosystem Integration:
   • Develop a deep understanding of how all digital components interact—online courses, video albums, eBooks, website, and storage systems—and optimize their integration.
   • Evaluate and recommend new software and hardware solutions to improve efficiency.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Ability to design scalable systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Prior experience in educational, media, or non-profit sectors would be an advantage

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Position Title: Home Study Course Administrator
Department: Home Study Courses
Location: Piravom – Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Position Summary:

The Online Course Administrator will manage and coordinate all aspects of online courses offered by the organization. This includes course setup, student enrollment, communication with participants and faculty, and ensuring smooth delivery of online learning programs. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills, along with a passion for education and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Course Administration & Coordination 
   • Oversee end-to-end administration of online courses from registration to completion.
   • Upload course materials, videos, and assessments to the Learning Management System (LMS).
   • Coordinate with faculty, mentors, and content teams to ensure timely course updates and launches.
   • Monitor course progress, enrollment numbers, and feedback.
   • Schedule and manage live online sessions (Zoom) and provide technical support.
   • Checking of emails, resolving queries both through emails, whats app and calls.
2. Manage sub-projects of HSC Department
   • Translation Works: Coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth translation works of various courses.
   • Transcription Works: Coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth transcription works of various courses.
   • New Course Creations: Assist in the creation and planning of new courses from an administrative perspective.
   • Mentor Programs: Assign mentors to courses and coordinate with students to form batches. Monitor and maintain attendance records for the mentorship programs.
3. Student Support & Communication
   • Act as the primary point of contact for learners — addressing queries and guiding them through course access and use of the LMS.
   • Send regular course updates, reminders, and announcements.
   • Maintain accurate student records and issue certificates upon course completion.
4. Reporting & Quality Assurance
   • Prepare periodic reports on enrollment, learner engagement, completion rates, and feedback.
   • Track KPIs and suggest improvements for learner experience and operational efficiency.
   • Ensure all online courses meet the organization’s academic and quality standards.
5. Marketing & Outreach Support (optional/additional)
   • Coordinate with the communications/marketing team to publish new course /webinar announcements
   • Coordinate with the communications/marketing team for promotions of courses/ webinars.
   • Assist in email campaigns, social media updates, and promotional webinars.

Common Accountabilities

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) is committed to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of all staff according to its ethos. It is expected that all staff will:

• Treat all other staff, students, volunteers and members of the public with respect
• Act with integrity and meet the organisation’s high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Take responsibility and reasonable care for equipment and tools such as mobile phone or laptop that CIF has assigned to you to perform in your role
• Take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to promote the health and well-being of both themselves and others.

Key Selection Criteria

• Good communication skills
• Team working skills
• Being proactive
• Taking leadership and ownership
• Being assertive and confident in interactions both online and offline and the same time polite in interactions
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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Position Title: Social Media Officer
Location: Veliyanad, Piravom – Onsite
Minimum Experience: 2 yrs

Ever felt your ideas deserve a wider audience?

Join us as a Social Media Officer and help shape content that genuinely connects.

Last Date to Apply – 30 Nov 2026

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Position Title: Copy/Content Writer
Department: Advocacy
Location: Piravom – Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Copy/Content Writer to join our team at CIF. The ideal candidate will create compelling content for a variety of platforms including blogs, newsletters, website pages, promotional material, and social media.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality content for CIF’s website, newsletters, brochures, social media, press releases, and reports.
• Create engaging and informative content to promote CIF’s courses, events, publications,
  and projects.
• Collaborate with the design and media teams to produce multimedia content (scripts for videos, captions, etc.).
• Crafting compelling, engaging, and original content that persuades the target audience
• Developing brand stories, campaign ideas, and creative hooks.
• Ensure content consistency in tone, style, and alignment with CIF’s philosophy.
• Proofread and fact-check content to maintain accuracy, quality, and credibility.
• Maintain an archive of content and contribute ideas for innovative communication
  strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in English Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication, or
  related field.
• 1-2 years of proven experience in Content writing
• Strong command of English with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
• Familiarity with spiritual literature is highly desirable.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a flair for storytelling.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital content best practices is an advantage.

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Position Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Veliyanad, Piravom
Minimum Experience: 2 years

Last Date to Apply – 30th Dec’ 2025

Requirements

• Proficient with software’s like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign
• Strong design portfolio showcasing your best work
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.

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Position Title: Camp Coordinator
Department: ?
Location: Veliyanad, Piravom – Onsite
Employment Type: ?
Minimum Experience: ?
Last Date to Apply: 15 Dec 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Camp Planning
• Coordination and collaboration
• Execution & on ground Management
• Communication & Reporting
• Networking and pipeline Development

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Training and Development
• Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• Experience in Outdoor Events or camp operations.
• Strong Organizational Skills in project coordination.
• Excellent Communication Skills for managing teams and stakeholders.

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Position Title: Telecaller
Department: Telecalling Team / Jnana Doot
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part Time (5hrs/day – 6days/week)

Pre-Requisite

• Must have a laptop
• Reliable internet connection
• Phone

Description:

Become a Jnana Doot. Join our Telecalling Team in spreading Knowledge, Wisdom & Inspiration!

Be the voice of CIF – reaching out to seekers, curious minds & spiritual enthusiasts

We value these Traits:

• Basic familiarity with Chinmaya Mission’s vision and activities
• Capacity to engage with people warmly and genuinely
• Self-driven, empathetic, and well-organized
• Working knowledge of computers and CRM systems

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