Communications Manager (English)

Join Our Team: Communications Manager (English)

📍 Location: Santacruz West, Mumbai (Work-from-office only)

💼 Experience: Minimum 2 years

💰 Compensation: ₹50,000 per month 

Paani Foundation is looking for a passionate, creative, and self-driven Communications Manager (English) to join our Outreach and Partnerships team. If you love weaving stories that inspire action, enjoy blending data with creativity, and want your work to fuel ecological and social change across rural Maharashtra—this role is for you.

About the Role

As Communications Manager, you will play a key role in two verticals at Paani Foundation: (i) Social Media and (ii) Fundraising and Donor Relations. You will shape Paani Foundation’s digital voice and strengthen how we share impact with the world.

You will:

• Work on our English-language storytelling on social media—spotlighting our work, partners, and milestones
• Make Marathi content more accessible to wider audiences through English subtitles, smart captioning, and tailored hooks for different audience segments
• Contribute to impact assessments (internal and third-party)
• Manage website updates to keep content fresh and engaging
• Support fundraising efforts through compelling written content and collateral
• Develop reports and briefs—including our Annual Report and progress updates

You will work closely with the Head of Outreach and Partnerships as part of a small, collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience in content strategy, communications, reporting, and fundraising within a mission-driven organization.

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who brings a balance of writing flair, strategic thinking, and execution ability—and most importantly, someone with a genuine passion for social impact.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced fluency in English and Marathi (spoken, written, comprehension)
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with using Canva and a strong design sensibility
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint especially)
• Comfort with using AI tools for research, content generation, and editing
• Strong skills in time management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, Not Mandatory):

• Experience with social media metrics and analytics
• Familiarity with tools like Photoshop or other advanced design platforms
• Exposure to academic or research-based reporting methods

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to create real impact by strengthening farmer livelihoods across Maharashtra
• First-hand exposure to the grassroots—travel across the state, meet farmers, and learn directly from their experiences
• The opportunity to craft powerful stories that inspire action, support, and change
• Learning across domains—from fundraising and impact evaluation to digital storytelling strategies
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment that supports your growth as a professional while helping you sharpen your skills



How to Apply

Email your CV and a 100-word write-up on why you’d like to work with us to lipi@paanifoundation.in. 

Feel free to attach 1–2 samples of relevant work—such as social media posts, captions, videos, reports, or subtitles—that showcase your writing or digital content skills.