Position: Coordinator – Outreach, HR and Events
Start Date: Immediately
Job Posted: November 01, 2013
Job Location: New Delhi (South Delhi)
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Educational Experience: MBA, Graduation in Mass communication, Journalism, Political Science, Sociology or English Masters degree in Humanities/Social Sciences/Social Work from tier one college with impressive grades.
Application Process: The review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter indicating how the applicant meets the requirements listed in the position announcement, a current resume, and names and contact information for a minimum of 2 professional references.
Rakshak Foundation is looking for a Coordination and Outreach Specialist. The concerned person will be responsible for driving all aspects of Rakshak Foundation’s youth outreach activities like Internship Programs, Campus Ambassador Program and also handle its volunteer base across the globe. He/ she will also be involved in handling communications within the civil society and the community to enhance the visibility of the organization and for it to achieve the desired results.
Roles and responsibilities
Coordinating & managing our Programs (Summer, In-Sem, Winter, Campus Ambassador):
• Contacting, coordinating and representing Rakshak to college placement committees
• Shortlisting CVs, conducting interviews for the selection of right talent.
• Representing the organization and contacting people to mentor our interns
• Monitoring, coordinating and tracking progress made by interns.
• Taking care of all the aspects of logistics both before and after the end of the program.
• Meeting with top officials with regards to deliverance of lectures, seminars, workshop etc.
• Handle all the logistics of organizing seminars, workshops, lectures throughout the year.
Outreach and social media presence
• Enhancing the Foundation’s visibility on social media platforms
• Managing all aspects ofFoundation’s other initiatives (GauravGatha, DeshRaagetc)
• Carrying out other tasks, as and when, required by the Foundation
Requirements & Qualifications
• Graduate in Journalism or Mass Communication (or English)
• Excellent academic record.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and Written): Both Hindi and English.
• Must be familiar with the use of social media platforms.
• Prior work experience in outreach and coordination desirable.
Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check. To be considered for the Rakshak Foundation team, working positively with other staff and other local professionals and community members is a must.Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to: jobs@rakshakfoundation.org
About Rakshak
Rakshak Foundation is a non-profit organization, which researches different public policy issues and creates awareness about them. We sponsor Seminars on public policy matters, sponsor activities to involve youth in building strong communities, including volunteerism and support programs to help the needy. Through the dedicated efforts of our volunteers around the globe, we at Rakshak Foundation bring our perspective on various issues to the attention of the decision-making bodies and institutions in the United States and India. To learn more, visit: www.rakshakfoundation.org
