Junior Program Associate - Event Coordination and Program Support, Food Land and Water

Junior Program Associate - Event Coordination and Program Support, Food Land and Water

About us

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values:

Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

We are committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Program Overview for Food, Land and Water:

WRI India’s Food, Land and Water program aims to inform India’s transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary nature-based solutions like landscape restoration, sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts, enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyse systems, change with a focus on circular food systems in India, we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and food waste and mitigate climate impacts.

With broader systems change and food systems perspective, we work with diverse stakeholders like governments, businesses, civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts, bridge capacity gaps, monitor progress, and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people, nature, and climate.

Job Highlight:

WRI India is seeking a Junior Program Associate to support event coordination and program operations for the Food, Land, and Water Program. The role involves planning and executing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, coordinating internal teams and external vendors, and managing event logistics. Additional responsibilities include maintaining trackers, vendor contracts, managing stakeholder communication, supporting documentation, database management, and partner coordination. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of relevant experience, good communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills, and proficiency in MS Office and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Familiarity with tools like Asana and Salesforce is a plus.

What you will do:

Event Coordination (60%)

• Plan, organize, and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including workshops, conferences, roundtables, and meetings.

• Maintain and regularly update the event tracker, calendar, and checklists.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors (e.g., venues, caterers, logistics providers) to ensure seamless event execution.

• Oversee event logistics such as venue booking, contract negotiations, travel arrangements, and participant accommodations.

• Manage event registrations and maintain timely communication with participants.

• Prepare and monitor event timelines, checklists, and budgets.

• Oversee onsite event logistics including setup, registration, AV arrangements, and overall event flow.

• Coordinate with internal teams such as communication, budget and finance

• Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of event collaterals and kits.

• Identify, Maintain and update the program’s vendor database, fostering strong relationships with current and potential vendors.

Program Support (40%)

• Assist in the planning and coordination of activities under the Food, Land, and Water Program.

• Maintain and update program contact databases.

• Coordinate with the accounts and audit teams for event-related payments and deliverables.

• Liaise with partners, consultants, and other stakeholders as needed.

• Support in notetaking, and action item tracking.

• Draft and manage event communications including invites, follow-ups, and confirmations.

• Assist in the preparation of post-event reports, feedback forms, and documentation.

• Maintain organized digital records of event materials, photos, and contact information.

• Ensure timely reporting and documentation submissions to accounts and finance teams.

• Keep all event and program support trackers up to date.

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 - 2 years with prior experience in event coordination and/or program support.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with Zoom, MS Teams, and other virtual event platforms.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Creative thinker with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.

• Experience on tools like Asana and Salesforce is preferred

Potential Salary and Benefits

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location:

Duration

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits:

Term Insurance:

Employee Assistance program:

Health & Nutrition:

Flexible work schedule:

Learning culture

Rest and Recharge weeks:

Our leave policy:

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.