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Teach For India is on a journey to reach an India free of poverty and filled with love by ending educational inequity in our country. Twelve years into our journey we are a movement of 3800 Alumni working at all levels of the education system, who are reaching 1 in 10 children across the country. These Alumni have graduated from our two-year Fellowship Program where they taught in under-resourced classrooms to put 32,000 low-income children on a different life path. Today, we have 970 Fellows and are the largest pipeline of driven, skilled talent into the educational ecosystem in India.

In 2022, we embark on Phase 4, our fourth strategic phase. We have a bold and ambitious ten-year journey ahead of us that aims to grow 50,000 leaders, who will work collectively, and with love, to transform the lives of 1 in 10 low-income children in our regions, through an education that unleashes the potential of self, others and India. In this decade, five key priorities will lead us to this vision.

Strengthen our core Fellowship to build strong teacher leaders who provide an excellent and equitable education to our children and continue to do so beyond the Fellowship
Scale our impact by strategically introducing additional Fellowships as alternative pathways for leadership development
Match the Alumni of our programs at an intersection of their interests and the needs of the system and our children
Advocate for key issues that impact educational equity, and engage 3.5% of the population in the movement for educational equity
Act collectively with our Alumni to learn about and address key issues in our regions.

Our work will only be completed when we have built a movement of leaders that is large enough to ensure that every child in India attains an excellent education.

We pride ourselves as being a passionate, idealistic, mission-driven team of individuals. We’re committed to learning and excellence in our roles, and to being deeply rooted in our core values.

What Teach For India Can Offer You

The opportunity to be part of one of the most established and visionary movements in the education sector in India which is at a pivotal point in terms of expanding its scale and outreach across the nation and working with changemakers across the country.
A challenging yet flexible workplace in which every individual employee’s Staff journey is tracked for excellence and leadership development.
A work environment in which employees’ holistic well-being is a core priority, enabling people to be their best selves.
Access to connections and resources from the global Teach For All network that includes partner organizations spanning 50+ countries across 6 continents.
Remuneration that is competitive within the top quartile of the Indian NGO pay scales, and a benefits package that includes extensive medical insurance and maternity coverage for both parents.

Position Summary

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Marketing & Communications will help set and guide the strategy for all communications, external relations, events and media efforts that consistently articulate Teach For India’s mission and vision.

This position will be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organisation and its leadership. The Director of Marketing & Communications will be an ambassador for Teach For India, building and maintaining relationships with the media, as well as other key constituencies, including staff and partners.

The Director of Marketing & Communications will lead Teach For India’s expanding Marketing and Communications team and establish and lead the strategy and implementation of its brand, communications, public and media relations and strategic partnerships. The Director will work primarily with external stakeholders, across teams and with outside vendors as communications partners on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conceptualising and leading the marketing, advertising, PR and media strategy and initiatives for Teach For India
Defining the overall brand identity, brand strategy and core messages of Teach For India
Developing and executing strategies to build brand awareness; seek out and leverage opportunities to feature Teach For India nationwide as well as globally through the Teach For All network
Building communications vehicles to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the impact of communications activities
Developing an annual communications and marketing plan that engages diverse audience segments and leads to measurable action
Initiating and managing strategic external relationships in support the goals of Teach For India, including (as relevant) with multilateral organisations, NGOs, events, media outlets and other relevant global bodies
Conceiving of special events, campaigns and initiatives to achieve organisational goals
Serving as the primary liaison with reporters; manage incoming media inquiries; pitch stories; write and manage review of communications materials (op-eds, press releases, policy statements, talking points, and speeches); provide rapid and strategic response to queries to increase visibility and brand stature of Teach For India
Managing crisis communication and reputation management of the organization
Overseeing the development and analytics of the organisation’s website: www.teachforindia.org
Initiating and conceptualizing online and in-person Communications training modules, ambassador and spokesperson trainings, supporting communications and organizational culture-building through the execution of Summer Institute, and supporting Selection centres in the city for selection of highest quality of candidates for the Fellowship.

Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

Exceptional written, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with multiple audiences, internal teams and stakeholders while presenting complex ideas clearly and in an engaging manner; ability to execute a complex plan in an entrepreneurial environment
Proven track record in developing and leading comprehensive communications, media relations, marketing and online strategies, including experience managing social media outreach
Superior project management and organisation skills
Strong time management skills and flexibility in order to accommodate multiple projects simultaneously, with tight deadlines
Entrepreneurial attitude, working independently while also being a team player
Strong competency in media relations
Creative aptitude and familiarity with interactive design, website management/maintenance and social media marketing platform

Preferred Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

7+ years of relevant work experience in marketing and communications/PR. We are open to less experience for the right person, especially someone who is passionate and proven in media relations with strong results, agency experience is an advantage.
An advanced degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field preferred. MBA or Management degree with relevant experience in a creative industry will be considered
Prior non-profit or education-related experience
Significant management experience

To apply for this job please visit teachforindia.secure.force.com.