Key Responsibilities:

Primary Focus – Strategy, Organizing & Dissemination (~ 60%)

• Strengthen grassroots organizing by working closely with worker-owned co-ops and unions, mentoring local leaders, and ensuring all initiatives remain community-driven.

• Lead media and dissemination efforts by shaping our research and field insights into press releases, op-eds, social media campaigns, podcasts, short videos, and workshop toolkits.

• Organize and facilitate public events such as community forums, panel discussions, and teacher trainings focused on CGSSE, cooperative economics, labor rights, and gender equity.

• Develop policy materials including policy notes, position papers, and RTI applications, while building strong relationships with community leaders, government officials, legislators, and media.

• Represent our nonprofit at conferences and coalition meetings, effectively communicating our mission in both Tamil and English.

Secondary Focus – Organizational Development & Mentorship (~ 40%)

• Implement project management tools, documentation standards, and feedback mechanisms to maintain alignment across cross-functional teams.

• Mentor junior staff and interns in community engagement, ethical research practices, and effective communication.

• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with relevant local and state regulations.

• Provide leadership support by acting as program lead when team members are in the field, ensuring smooth continuity of all initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential:

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Communications, Public Policy, or a related discipline.

• At least 8–10 years of experience leading grassroots campaigns, union organizing, or cooperative development, preferably in Tamil Nadu.

• A mid-career professional with demonstrated leadership in community organizing, capable of independently guiding teams, driving new initiatives, and representing our organization in high-level forums with seasoned judgment and energy.

• Skill Set:

• Demonstrated experience in media production across press, radio, digital, or film, with a strong ability to lead public dissemination efforts.

• Practical knowledge of RTI processes, basic legal research, and policy drafting.

• Skilled in designing and facilitating participatory workshops for diverse age groups.

• Proficient in both Tamil and English (spoken and written); additional Indian languages are a plus.

• Comfortable using productivity and collaboration tools such as project management software, basic design applications, and cloud-based platforms.

Preferred:

• Experience managing or scaling a small NGO or social enterprise.

• Familiarity with Indian labor laws, cooperative regulations, or gender equality legislation.

• A portfolio showcasing published op-eds, documentaries, or multimedia campaigns.

Why Join Us:

• Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team rooted in worker-owned values, gender equity, and a community-led approach. We practice what we preach—shared decision-making, transparent pay structures, and deep respect for lived experience and grassroots knowledge.

• Strategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping high-impact programs—from CGSSE curricula and cooperative development strategies to city-level policy advocacy.

• Professional Growth: Receive support for your development through funded conference travel and mentorship from experienced leaders within and beyond our nonprofit.

• Collaborative Network: Work alongside scholars, policymakers, and movement leaders across India and globally, building strong and meaningful peer connections.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Monthly compensation: Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 50,000, commensurate with experience.

• Full-time role with a renewable 2-year contract.

• Work location: Chennai, with regular local travel as part of the role (commute expenses will be reimbursed by ECTE).

• Paid time off and other benefits will be discussed upon selection.