Careers @ CIF
Join our team and contribute to the Chinmaya International Foundation’s (CIF) efforts to make knowledge, learning, and personal growth accessible to seekers around the world. As part of CIF, you will play a vital role in advancing initiatives that promote a deeper understanding of Vedanta and its timeless teachings—empowering individuals to lead more purposeful and fulfilling lives.
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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:
- 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.”
- Analyze current and future storage requirements across all platforms (Vimeo, local
- 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.
- Manage and maintain all local area networks (LAN), wireless networks (Wi-Fi), and
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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.
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
For any further questions / clarification, feel free to email manager.hr@chinfo.org or call +91 92077 11077
Volunteer / Seva
Embrace the opportunity to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of making Vedanta accessible to all. As a volunteer, you become an integral part of our dynamic community, working towards a shared goal of enriching lives through the profound teachings of Vedanta. Whether you have a background in administration, event coordination, or digital marketing, your dedication can make a meaningful impact. Explore the rewarding experience of volunteering at CIF, where your commitment fuels the dissemination of ancient wisdom for the benefit of seekers globally.