About the Position

The Senior Engagement Associate will play a pivotal role in advancing our Barely Plastic and Eco-School initiative, which aims to significantly reduce single-use plastic consumption at the household level through impactful school-based education and awareness programs. Leveraging our Barely Plastic platform, the incumbent will engage students, teachers, and school administrators, transform learners into eco-champions, and enable them to positively influence eco-conscious behaviors at home and within communities.

Responsibilities

School Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Build and nurture relationships with partner schools, educators, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and continued engagement of schools onto the Barely Plastic platform.
• Regularly coordinate and communicate with schools to ensure active participation and support for program implementation.

Educational Program Development and Delivery:

• Design and deliver engaging educational content and interactive workshops focused on reducing single-use plastic consumption.
• Organize eco-consciousness drives, activities, and events within partner schools to foster active student participation.

Student Champion and Community Nudging:

• Mentor and guide students to become Eco Champions, empowering them to influence household behaviors positively.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance parental engagement through student-led initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Outcome Mapping:

• Utilize the Barely Plastic digital platform to track program outcomes, student participation, and behavioral changes.
• Prepare regular reports analyzing data, highlighting successes, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending actionable strategies.

Eco-School Model Creation and Scaling:

• Collaborate with school authorities to establish replicable eco-school models and sustainability practices.
• Document best practices and success stories for dissemination and scale-up across multiple schools and regions.

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Social Work, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in school-based engagement programs, environmental education, or community mobilization initiatives.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage diverse groups, particularly students, educators, and parents.
• Experience in educational program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Proficiency with digital platforms and tools for data tracking and reporting.
• Passionate about sustainability, environmental conservation, and education.
• Prior experience in waste management, plastic reduction, or eco-friendly education programs.
• Experience in developing and managing student ambassador or champion programs.

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter to hiring@bharatcares.org with the subject line ‘Senior Engagement Associate – Barely Plastic and Eco-School Initiative - Ahmedabad or Delhi– 2025’. Please mention the following details in the email body: 

1.     Current Location

2.     Preferred Location

3.     Notice Period

4.     Current Salary

5.     Expected Salary

6.     Why do you think yourself a good fit for this role (at least 50 words, max 200 words)

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned above.