Project Officer_Environment
6 hours ago
About Project Mumbai:
Project Mumbai is an award-winning nonprofit recognized for its work across health, environment, education, governance, inclusion, and mental health. The organization's Mental Health vertical has led innovative, community-based psychosocial support models for populations ranging from school students to police personnel and prison inmates. Our goal is to integrate accessible mental health care into everyday spaces, using a systemic and empathetic approach.
About our Environment Initiatives:
As a part of our team, you will get to work on
several pathbreaking and important projects such as:
● The Project Mumbai Plastic and E-waste Recyclothon: One of world's largest citizen-led
plastic collection and recycling initiatives, that has engaged lakhs of citizens and prevented
thousands of plastic and e-waste from going into landfills.
● Zero Waste Schools: A unique initiative where school students from around the city learn and
inculcate a zero waste and sustainable lifestyle at the individual, family, and community levels.
● Zero Waste Gardens: We build various amenities - walking blocks, benches, fences, bollards,
bins, signages, and others - made from recycled plastic to promote a healthier, zero waste, and
sustainable lifestyle among citizens.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Project Officer to drive the on-ground implementation of our projects, to
lead community engagement, and to support documentation for our environment and sustainability
initiatives. The role is ideal for an early-career professional passionate about community-led environmental
action, with strong operational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Implementation:
● Coordinate planning and execution of on-ground activities in collaboration with local
partners and citizen volunteers.
● Maintain project schedules and monitor progress of activities as per timelines.
● Assist in event and logistics planning for campaigns, clean-up drives, workshops, and
installations.
● Maintain activity logs, documentation, and field-level data collection.
● Prepare presentations and visual documentation for internal and external audiences.
- Volunteer and Community Engagement:
● Mobilize, onboard, and coordinate citizen volunteers for various projects.
● Conduct awareness sessions in schools, community spaces, institutions, and public
forums.
● Serve as a point of contact for citizens, addressing queries and encouraging sustained
participation.
- Documentation & Communication:
● Maintain project databases, photos, reports, and field updates.
● Create outreach materials including posters, brochures, and basic social media content.
● Support the Communication Team with stories and updates for newsletters, campaigns,
and social media platforms.
- Administrative and Coordination Support:
● Track project expenses and ensure alignment with project budgets.
● Liaise with vendors for materials, logistics, and operational support.
● Provide back-end support to the Project Manager and other senior staff in reporting and
coordination with Government and philanthropic/funder stakeholders.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
● Graduate in any field of study; Background in environmental studies, social sciences,
business or media studies, or a related field is a plus.
● 1-2 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year in the environment or civic
engagement sector is preferred.
● Volunteering and/or internship experience in nonprofits, community organizations, etc.
will be considered.
● Experience in mobilizing and coordinating volunteers is desired.
● Proficiency in spoken and written English, Hindi, and Marathi.
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in community settings.
● Comfort with public speaking, community sessions, and awareness drives.
● Basic design or documentation skills (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, Excel).
● Residence in the western suburbs will be considered an added advantage.
● Candidates must be open to extensive travel; those comfortable with this requirement
will be preferred.
Remuneration:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and nonprofit sector standards.
Application:
To apply, please share your updated CV
