Engagement Associate Environment and Eco-School Initiative

The Senior Engagement Associate at CSRBOX will lead the Barely Plastic and Eco-School initiative in Maharashtra, India, focusing on reducing single-use plastic through school-based education. Responsibilities include building relationships with schools, developing educational programs, mentoring students as Eco Champions, and monitoring program outcomes. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time, in-office role located in Nashik.
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.

Key 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.

Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Leave encashment

Schedule:
Fixed shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Nashik, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
Master's (Required)

Experience:
School Engagement Activities: 3 years (Required)
Community Mobilization: 2 years (Required)

Language:
Marathi (Required)

Location:
Nashik, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person,