Education Officer

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About the Organization

Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it's name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

Job Description

The role of the Education Officer would be in supporting WWF-India’s education, outreach, administrative and conservation initiatives under the Karnataka State Office (KSO). The role requires strong coordination skills, the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across wide age groups, and a passion for environmental education and conservation. The position involves a balance of programmatic responsibilities, stakeholder engagement, volunteer management, and administrative support. You would also be expected to support any other ongoing work/ projects managed by the Karnataka State office.

Job Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Coordination

• Support planning, execution, and monitoring of education initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, government agencies, schools, internal teams, and partners in consultation with senior staff.
• Assist with the implementation of environmental education programs and school-level activities.
• Plan and execute nature trails and experiential learning programs for schools, youth and the citizens.
• Support other program teams at the Karnataka State office and tasks as assigned by the manager.

Communication & Outreach

• Facilitate smooth communication between schools, interns, volunteers and the internal team.
• Assist in conceptualising and executing outreach campaigns for global and local events such as Earth Hour and Green Days.
• Represent WWF-India at workshops, conferences, and events to promote conservation initiatives and engage external partners.

Partnership & Volunteer Engagement

• Collaborate with corporate partners to design and implement employee engagement and workplace giving programs.
• Coordinate volunteer-led programs and support volunteer recruitment, training, and retention, expanding the volunteer base.

Documentation & Administration

• Assist in preparing presentations, proposals/concept notes and other documents as required
• Support administration, documentation and reporting and financial tracking of state projects.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters Degree Graduate
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the education sector and outward facing roles will be required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team
• Passion for conservation

WWF-India is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

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