Community Mobilizer
Company Description Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation is a non-profit Section 8 company focused on driving positive environmental change through sustainability and reduced reliance on single-use plastics. The foundation’s mission centers on community engagement and is aligned with UN SDGs 11, 12, 13, and 17, promoting sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, and global partnerships. Its initiatives include programs like Vikalp “Borrow a Bag,” a community crockery bank, the Navjeevan Vihar RRR Centre, and Zero Waste events and models. With registrations including 12A, 80G, CSR-1, MSME, and NITI Aayog, the organization actively collaborates with communities, partners, and supporters to build a greener, cleaner future. Team members are encouraged to contribute to impactful projects that inspire behavior change and long-term sustainability.
Role Description The Community Mobilizer is a full-time, on-site role based in New Delhi, responsible for engaging local communities to support and scale the foundation’s sustainability initiatives. The role involves coordinating outreach activities, organizing awareness sessions and events, and mobilizing residents, institutions, and partners to participate in programs such as zero waste events, “Borrow a Bag,” and community recycling efforts. The Community Mobilizer will build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, record feedback from participants, and support behavior change campaigns focused on waste management and single-use plastic reduction. Daily tasks include field visits, facilitating community meetings, managing volunteer participation, and collaborating with the internal team to report progress and refine engagement strategies. The role requires regular documentation of activities, timely communication with project leads, and proactive participation in planning new community-based initiatives.
Qualifications
Role Description The Community Mobilizer is a full-time, on-site role based in New Delhi, responsible for engaging local communities to support and scale the foundation’s sustainability initiatives. The role involves coordinating outreach activities, organizing awareness sessions and events, and mobilizing residents, institutions, and partners to participate in programs such as zero waste events, “Borrow a Bag,” and community recycling efforts. The Community Mobilizer will build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, record feedback from participants, and support behavior change campaigns focused on waste management and single-use plastic reduction. Daily tasks include field visits, facilitating community meetings, managing volunteer participation, and collaborating with the internal team to report progress and refine engagement strategies. The role requires regular documentation of activities, timely communication with project leads, and proactive participation in planning new community-based initiatives.
Qualifications
- MSW with 1-2 years experience in waste management sector
- Proficiency in MS Office and AI tools
- Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills and Community Engagement abilities to build trust and mobilize diverse groups.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, both verbal and written, to conduct sessions, share information clearly, and prepare basic reports.
- Candidates should possess Customer Service and Community Management skills to respond to queries, support participants, and maintain active community networks.
- Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in sustainability, waste management, or environmental initiatives and a willingness to work in field-based settings.
- Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively with teams and volunteers, with good organizational and time-management skills.
- Candidates with prior experience in social work, grassroots campaigns, NGOs, or community-based projects, and a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, will be preferred.