Program Officer – Corporate Engagement

At Bal Utsav, we don't just run programs — we engineer transformation.

We're looking for a Program Officer (Engagement) who thrives at the intersection of strategy, people, and purpose. You'll help lead one of India's most compelling school transformation portfolios — spanning infrastructure, scholarships, teacher development, and WASH — while also serving as the face of our corporate volunteer programs.

You'll build and manage powerful partnerships, lead on-the-ground activations, and create unforgettable engagement journeys for our volunteers. You'll be the bridge between corporate purpose and community impact — where relationships are nurtured, execution is precise, and change is tangible.

This is not a job for the passive. This is for someone who commands a room, inspires teams, manages partnerships, and turns every touchpoint into an opportunity for transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a ₹8–10 crore volunteer-led investment portfolio across infrastructure, teacher training, scholarships, and WASH programs.
• Build, manage, and mentor deep partnerships with implementing organisations, ensuring delivery of measurable outcomes aligned with Bal Utsav's mission.
• Design and lead corporate volunteer engagement programs that are strategic, inspiring, and logistically seamless.
• Act as a relationship manager for corporate partners, ensuring each volunteer's journey is memorable, meaningful, and impact-driven.
• Represent Bal Utsav during activations, site visits, and CSR events — with clarity, care, and confidence.
• Conduct field visits to assess program health, co-create action plans, and support implementation. (Expect 45–50% travel.)
• Coordinate across internal departments — finance, creative, tech, reporting, and compliance — to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Drive program performance assessments and co-create future plans with the Director of Programs and Director of Engagement.
• Capture stories, progress updates, and insights from the field for internal reflection and donor engagement.
• Grow and manage a post-implementation support system for schools to ensure long-term sustainability.

Must-Haves

• Experience
• 3+ years working in education, development, or community engagement programs, ideally within the Indian public school or CSR ecosystem.
• Experience designing or executing employee engagement or volunteer programs.
• Master's degree preferred in Education, Development Studies, Social Work, or similar fields.
• Exceptional freshers with relevant academic background and high learning agility may also apply.
• Skills
• Public speaking and facilitation skills — you can move people with words and presence.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management capabilities.
• Project management proficiency: deadlines, details, and diplomacy.
• Clear, compelling communication — written and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working across departments and cultures.

What You're Like

• You're a leader — you inspire action and accountability.
• You're a connector — people trust you and teams move because of you.
• You're hospitality-minded — volunteers feel seen, valued, and motivated in your presence.
• You're a strategic thinker — you don't just deliver events; you design impact.
• You're a communicator — whether at a mic or on a Zoom, your message lands.
• You love stories — from schoolyards, classrooms, and conversations on the ground.

Location

• Bangalore, Karnataka, India (This is an in-office role with significant field travel. Applicants must be based in Bangalore or willing to relocate.)

Employment Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Mid-level (Exceptional freshers may apply with relevant degrees and demonstrated people-facing strengths.)

A Final Word

At Bal Utsav, your work doesn't just get measured in milestones. It gets felt in lives changed.
If you're ready to bridge passion with precision, and inspire people to give their time, energy, and skills for something bigger than themselves, we want to hear from you.

Write A Better Future. With Us.