Senior Engagement Associate – Barely Plastic and Eco-School

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.