Community Engagement Associate

Responsibilities:

• Develop a conservation education outreach strategy for Wildlife SOS
• Establish and support school conservation clubs in all support zone villages surrounding Bannerghatta National Park
• Develop and implement a monitoring programme to evaluate the impacts of the education programme.
• Assist with the development and production of education materials.
• Work with school conservation clubs to promote awareness of conservation through field trips, exchange visits, discussion groups, art competitions, essay writing, quizzes, and debates etc.
• Work with school conservation clubs to encourage active participation in conservation such as the establishment of tree nurseries and the planting of trees etc.
• Informing groups about the natural wild environment through guided walks, events and talks at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre
• Raising awareness of environmental and wildlife conservation issues
• Preparing and distributing Wildlife SOS’s conservation materials and displays
• Liaising with schools and other local organisations
• Develop an understanding and awareness about Wildlife SOS work.
• Make presentations and calls and explain the organization’s work to members of the public clearly and interestingly.
• Meet set income targets by signing paid supporters and individual donors for Wildlife SOS. Develop and manage long-term relationships with donors and upgrade them up the donor pyramid.
• To aid the Fundraising and volunteering team. To Influence donors to donate or sponsor animals or provide volunteer services by following a prepared script to give organization’s reference information.
• To ensure that fundraising and resource mobilization information are up to date.
• Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database.
• Motivate and facilitate supporters to maximize the funds they raise.
• Inspire new supporters to raise money, while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters.
• To develop and generate volunteer and donor queries to support BBRC project.
• Any other activities or assignments as requested by the Management.
• Going for appointments.
• Assisting during stalls.
• Generating income via fundraising activities and volunteering programs
• Support Outreach programs of Wildlife SOS
• Producing educational resources
• Delivering education-based presentations to schools for conservation engagement
• Organize outreach programmes on environmentally significant days

Qualifications & Skills Required for the role:

• Graduate or Post Graduate
• Good communication skills both Hindi & English
• Patience and tact in dealing with people as well as our own staff who come from different backgrounds
• Reporting skills – ability to write concise and clear reports on work done as well as the ability to write proper plans for work to be done
• Writing skills – ability to write proper letters when dealing with senior Government officials and agencies; ability to express thoughts clearly when preparing projects proposals
• Willingness and ability to speak clearly and convincingly with officials, senior members of the Foundation and villagers
• Willingness to learn, to accept constructive criticism and to adapt to changing situations
• General skills at using computers. Should know how to use MS Office, in particular Word and Excel
• Task and time management abilities are important with ability to prioritise
• Should be a fast learner with the ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Preference would be given to Bangalore natives and people who know Kannada

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working 6 days a week?

Work Location: In person