Collaboration and Outreach Associate

**About Us**:Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND) is at the forefront of transforming lives through neurodevelopmental interventions. Specializing in autism and related challenges, IND is dedicated to early intervention, advocacy, and fostering a community that embraces neurodiversity. We believe in collaborative efforts to create meaningful impact.

As a Community Engagement Specialist at IND, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our network of influence. Your mission is to build relationships with local preschools and medical practitioners, fostering partnerships that contribute to our shared vision of empowering individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Preschool Engagement**:

- Visit local preschools to introduce IND's mission and offerings.
- Cultivate relationships with preschool staff, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.
- Collaborate with educators to integrate IND's resources into their curriculum.

**Doctor Outreach**:

- Connect with medical professionals, presenting IND's expertise in neurodevelopmental interventions.
- Discuss the benefits of early detection and referral to IND for comprehensive support.
- Provide informational materials and resources to support medical practitioners.

**Network Development**:

- Establish and maintain a strong network of collaborators, including schools and healthcare providers.
- Act as a liaison between IND and community stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication.
- Organize events and workshops to enhance community awareness and engagement.

Furthermore:
You will have to be an A-Player in the organisation.
- An “A” player is one who excels at his or her current job and is always hungry to learn and do more. They are highly intelligent self-starters, never make excuses, and always find a way to get the job done.
- They have unwavering faith in your Organisation’s ability to achieve. They have a champion’s mindset and have the belief that winning is inevitable, not a remote possibility.
- They put themselves on the line and take responsibility for their performance.
- They have self-discipline and integrity, are able to motivate themselves and know how to focus, prioritise and re-prioritise as needed. They have the confidence in their ability to endure failure, recover from it, and persevere.
- They anticipate what is coming so they can adequately prepare. Moreover, they have an innate sense of urgency to move quickly. They can lay out a plan and accomplish it efficiently.
- They have enough strength of mind to endure failures, to endure what it takes to learn the game, master the game and play by the rules. They have the capacity for growth, and the intelligence and initiative to accomplish the task at hand.
- They ask how they can help, offer support to other employees. They get others excited to come to work, and encourage the team to work toward a common goal.
- They are the ones who see the flaws in the business. But most importantly, they seek ways to fix them and improve them. They challenge specific business policies and strategies with your own ideas.

Anyone can become an A-Player provided that they want to. In case you currently are not there yet, you can still become an A-Player provided that you choose to.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Passion for community engagement and advocacy.
- Previous experience in outreach or partnership development is a plus.
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental challenges is advantageous.

**About Our Clientele**:Our clientele includes parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and individuals passionate about neurodevelopmental well-being. By forging connections and building awareness, you will contribute to a community that supports early intervention and advocates for the holistic development of individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges.

**Join us in making a difference Become a catalyst for positive change in the lives of those we serve.**
- Note: This is a dynamic role that requires regular travel within Kolkata and offers the opportunity to be a key player in advancing our mission._

**Benefits**:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- Current and expected pay including the rationale for the same.

**Experience**:

- Marketing or Business Development: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- Bengali (required)
- Hindi (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)