IFS Institute

Operations

• Serve as strategic advisor, project manager, and integrator to the President and Vice President
• Prioritize, evaluate, and negotiate agreements for speaking, publishing, events, partnerships and other activities
• Provide briefings, research, and analysis to prepare for external engagements with publishers, media, industry organizations, and leaders
• Track progress and KPIs including reach, impact, and strategic alignment for events and partnerships
• Manage planning and execution of external engagements including industry keynotes, media appearances, and retreats
• Coordinate with publishers, media partners, and program providers to maximize reach and impact of books, curricula, and digital offerings
• Lead project kickoff meetings, monthly planning meetings, project check-ins, and retrospectives with stakeholders
• Manage complex event logistics including contract negotiation, content preparation, cross-departmental coordination for contracts, conflicts of interest, program staffing, profitability and marketing
• Partner with CEO and leadership to ensure governance responsibilities are met and integrated with IFSI’s programs, certifications, and partnerships
• Build and refine processes, workflows, and documentation to support executive visibility and institutional effectiveness
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Events, Talent, and Legal to ensure seamless execution of initiatives
• Organize and prepare projects and events (run-of-show, tech requirements, documents, staff briefings)
• Oversee communications assets for the President and Vice President including content planning, media archives, press kits and digital presence
• Support reputation management and brand positioning at senior levels of mental health and business leadership
• Lead and grow a team responsible for executive coordination, operational execution, and strategic alignment
• Serve as primary point of contact for IFSI Staff, International Partners, Trainer Community, and broader IFS community
• Travel up to 25% annually as needed

Operations and Strategy Lead