Senior Associate- Design

About Akanksha:

The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organisation with the mission to build a network of high-performing and innovative schools to empower children & young adults from underserved communities and to influence the ecosystem. Akanksha currently serves 14,000 children and 5100 alumni through its 26 schools in Pune, Mumbai & Nagpur.

Position: Senior Associate - Communication

Function/Team: Donor Relations & Communication

Reports to: Manager, Communications.

Location: Nagpur

Overview of the Team: The Communications Team at Akanksha works with internal and external stakeholders to build the brand and share the organization’s work. The team handles social media, media outreach, events, reports, and internal communication. It also supports talent recruitment, donor communication, and storytelling around Akanksha’s impact.

Position Summary: As Senior Associate – Communications (Nagpur), you will play a key role in managing Akanksha’s communications in the region. Your top priorities will be:

1. Managing and growing Akanksha’s social media handle – increasing engagement and building meaningful collaborations.

2. Exploring new avenues of outreach, including media partnerships, newspaper articles, and networking events.

3. Exploring and building partnerships that support Akanksha’s programs.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and growing Akanksha’s social media presence.
• Drafting and designing content for newsletters, reports, video scripts, and social media.
• Managing and executing events for internal and external initiatives, such as staff meetings, townhalls, and annual functions.
• Staying connected with other teams to share timely updates relevant to communications and outreach strategies.
• Supporting the donor team with collating school-wise reports and related requirements.

What you need for this position:

Experience:

• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in marketing and communications, with exposure to social media, writing, and events.
• Experience in a deadline-oriented environment.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in design tools like Canva, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro).
• Good skills in photography and video editing.
• Strong project management and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.

Education Qualification:

Postgraduate degree in Marketing/Advertising/related fields.

Interested candidates can send their updated resumes to simran.sheth@akanksha.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹590,000.00 - ₹620,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nagpur, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with design tools such as Canva and the Adobe Suite?

Work Location: In person