Programme Associate – Awareness & Events in Mumbai | Veruschka Foundation

Veruschka Foundation

Veruschka Foundation empowers persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become contributing members of society through the power of food. They work on awareness and inclusion, life and market skills training, and sustainable livelihood opportunities through mainstream employment, micro-entrepreneurship, and supported employment. Their culinary-based model is a unique approach that combines disability advocacy, skill-building, and real economic opportunity for people who are often left out of the workforce.

Role

Drive on-ground delivery of Veruschka Foundation's awareness, outreach, and community engagement programmes coordinating events, mobilising communities, and connecting people with disabilities, caregivers, and institutions to the Foundation's work.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of awareness campaigns, workshops, and events as per timelines and standard procedures
• Coordinate logistics for on-ground and off-site events including venues, participants, partners, and volunteers
• Lead outreach activities to engage persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, caregivers, schools, and community stakeholders through field visits and awareness sessions
• Support mobilisation for programme enrolments, workshops, and public events
• Liaise with schools, NGOs, corporates, resident welfare associations, and local institutions to support awareness initiatives
• Represent Veruschka Foundation at community events, fairs, and public forums
• Collect and document data on programme progress, participant attendance, feedback, and outcomes
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly internal reports and support donor-facing documentation
• Maintain accurate data entry in MIS systems
• Share photographs, stories, and testimonials from events with the Communications team
• Support content needs for newsletters, social media, donor updates, and the Annual Report
• Assist with administrative tasks related to event planning, permissions, documentation, and compliance
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding, inclusion, and organisational protocols

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Education, Sustainability, Social Work, or a related field
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in programme implementation, awareness campaigns, events, or community mobilisation
• Experience in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and on-ground event coordination
• Familiarity with MIS tools, SOPs, and basic project management
• Strong interpersonal and empathetic communication skills
• Willingness to travel locally for field visits and events
• Strong belief in inclusion, equity, and disability rights
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Sensitive and respectful in diverse community settings

Benefits

• Mission-driven work with direct and visible social impact
• Learning and development opportunities with strong mentorship
• Inclusive, collaborative team culture with professionals from diverse backgrounds
• Thoughtfully planned time off to support rest and work-life balance
• Open-door culture with regular team bonding and emphasis on personal growth

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