About the Position
The Senior Engagement Associate will advance the Barely Plastic and Eco-School initiative, aimed at significantly reducing single-use plastic consumption at the household level through impactful school-based education and awareness programs. Leveraging the Barely Plastic platform, the role involves engaging students, teachers, and school administrators, transforming learners into eco-champions, and enabling them to 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 program support.
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 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
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, including students, educators, and parents.Experience in educational program planning, implementation, and monitoring.Proficiency with digital platforms and tools for data tracking and reporting.Passion for 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.Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Marathi.Skills Required
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