Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract Location: Kochi, Kerala (with travel across Kerala from 1 July to 6 August) Duration: 10 June 2025 – 10 August 2025 Compensation: Based on experience Start Date: Immediate About CraftHER 2025 CraftHER is a 6-week immersive leadership and entrepreneurial learning programme hosted by Swara – Voice of Women, in collaboration with the Laidlaw Foundation. The programme brings together international scholars to Kerala, India, to work with women-led organisations, explore sustainable business models, and build their own entrepreneurial projects. Participants work on: Mini consulting projects with grassroots organisations. Personal entrepreneurial ventures, with mentorship and peer support. They travel across four unique locations in Kerala — from urban Kochi to rural craft clusters — living in shared accommodations and embracing Kerala's vibrant cultural and social fabric. Learn more: CraftHER 2025 on Laidlaw Network Role Overview As the CraftHER 2025 Programme Coordinator, you will be the operational and creative anchor of the program. You’ll manage logistics, facilitate smooth transitions between sites, support scholars with local insight, and create engaging content that documents the programme journey. You’ll also act as a peer-mentor and cultural guide during weekends, bringing both warmth and structure to the experience. Key Responsibilities Operations & Logistics Coordinate daily operations, transitions, accommodation, transport, and field visit logistics across all four locations. Serve as the primary point of contact for scholars and partners during the 6-week program. Liaise with organisations like Forest Post, Archana Women’s Centre, and Swara to ensure seamless project delivery. Maintain schedules, troubleshoot issues on-ground, and prioritise participant wellbeing. Creative Communication & Documentation Lead Social Media Management of @CraftHERbySwara. The Scholars will be encouraged to do it with you. Capture weekly moments via photography and video for internal and external communication. Curate daily programme recaps for Instagram, newsletters, and the Laidlaw Scholars Network Room. Design creative assets (e.g., posters, workshop invites, visual reports). Facilitation & Experience Design Co-lead daily, weekly welcome and closing circles, help host creative workshops, and moderate speaker sessions. Bring in design thinking, storytelling, and artistic elements to elevate programme engagement. Peer Guide & Cultural Anchor Be present and available on Saturdays and Sundays, when students are on break, to guide cultural immersions, weekend trips, or informal gatherings. You’ll be their local buddy, someone who gets both Kerala and the creative journey they’re on. Work Schedule & Time Off The programme runs Monday to Sunday, but students are off on weekends (Saturday–Sunday). You will take one day off per week on a weekday (Monday to Friday). The specific day will be mutually agreed upon in advance. Weekend presence is essential, as you'll guide students through local culture, act as their anchor, and support informal community-building activities. Ideal Candidate Skilled in photography, videography, graphic design, and/or social media storytelling. Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and excited to work in fast-paced multicultural settings. Comfortable with travel and rural accommodations with basic amenities. Proficient in Malayalam and English (preferred). Bonus Points If You: Have worked with craft-based enterprises, rural communities, or alternative education programmes. Have facilitated youth workshops or coordinated live events. Are curious about slow fashion, ethical entrepreneurship, and women-led businesses. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaravow/ Show more Show less