Job Description
Communications & Volunteering Coordination – Mumbai
Location: Mumbai, India
Reports to: CEO / Senior Program Manager
Job Type: Full-time
About Going to School
Going to School is a creative not-for-profit education trust that tells stories to change the world. We design and produce powerful storytelling-led programs that equip children and young people with the design-thinking and entrepreneurial skills they need to tackle real-world challenges such as poverty, climate change, and youth unemployment. Learn more at www.goingtoschool.com.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Communications & Volunteering Coordination Lead in Mumbai to play a key role across all of our programs. This hybrid role combines storytelling and field coordination, bringing to life the real stories of young people while ensuring seamless volunteer engagement across events in schools.
You’ll travel to schools, meet children and young people, listen to what they have to say, coordinate volunteer events with corporate and foundation partners, and write compelling content for different audiences. You’ll be our eyes and ears on the ground—and our voice to the world.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Coordination
Lead the end-to-end coordination of school events with volunteers from CSR and foundation partners.
Obtain school permissions, organize logistics, manage timelines, and ensure on-time execution of volunteer activities.
Prepare daily plans, schedules, and briefs for volunteers to ensure high-quality event experiences.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school staff, corporate partners, and volunteers.
Write excellent reports for volunteering events for multiple channels, internal, external.
On-the-Ground Communications
Visit schools regularly to capture stories, conversations, and moments that matter.
Interview young people, teachers, and volunteers to gather authentic content for storytelling.
Writing & Storytelling
Write original, high-impact content, including:
Success stories of young people, the skills she’s acquiring, how she’s changing the world around her because of what she’s learning.
Program reports and impact summaries for donors and partners.
Volunteer communications, including invitations, event briefs, and follow-ups and stories of the events for social media and internal reports.
Social media content that communicates the energy and impact of our work, for young people, young entrepreneurs, climate change, sustainability, sport.
Tailor writing for different audiences—internal teams, foundations, corporates, and public platforms.
Requirements
Fluency in Hindi – both spoken and comprehension – is essential.
Excellent writing skills in English – ability to write clearly, originally, and with emotional impact.
Minimum 4–6 years of experience in communications, volunteering coordination, or related roles.
Strong interpersonal skills—comfortable engaging with children, youth, school teams, and corporate stakeholders.
Highly organized, proactive, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
Work from the office or the field.
Proficiency with Google Workspace and digital collaboration tools.
Photography, design skills a plus.
To Apply
Please send your CV, current salary, languages you can speak, along with 3 writing samples—these could include a story, social media post, report excerpt, or event brief—to demonstrate your writing range and originality.
Email mail@goingtoschool.com
Deadline to apply: July 1st, 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Health insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 01/07/2026
Location: Mumbai, India
Reports to: CEO / Senior Program Manager
Job Type: Full-time
About Going to School
Going to School is a creative not-for-profit education trust that tells stories to change the world. We design and produce powerful storytelling-led programs that equip children and young people with the design-thinking and entrepreneurial skills they need to tackle real-world challenges such as poverty, climate change, and youth unemployment. Learn more at www.goingtoschool.com.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Communications & Volunteering Coordination Lead in Mumbai to play a key role across all of our programs. This hybrid role combines storytelling and field coordination, bringing to life the real stories of young people while ensuring seamless volunteer engagement across events in schools.
You’ll travel to schools, meet children and young people, listen to what they have to say, coordinate volunteer events with corporate and foundation partners, and write compelling content for different audiences. You’ll be our eyes and ears on the ground—and our voice to the world.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Coordination
Lead the end-to-end coordination of school events with volunteers from CSR and foundation partners.
Obtain school permissions, organize logistics, manage timelines, and ensure on-time execution of volunteer activities.
Prepare daily plans, schedules, and briefs for volunteers to ensure high-quality event experiences.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school staff, corporate partners, and volunteers.
Write excellent reports for volunteering events for multiple channels, internal, external.
On-the-Ground Communications
Visit schools regularly to capture stories, conversations, and moments that matter.
Interview young people, teachers, and volunteers to gather authentic content for storytelling.
Writing & Storytelling
Write original, high-impact content, including:
Success stories of young people, the skills she’s acquiring, how she’s changing the world around her because of what she’s learning.
Program reports and impact summaries for donors and partners.
Volunteer communications, including invitations, event briefs, and follow-ups and stories of the events for social media and internal reports.
Social media content that communicates the energy and impact of our work, for young people, young entrepreneurs, climate change, sustainability, sport.
Tailor writing for different audiences—internal teams, foundations, corporates, and public platforms.
Requirements
Fluency in Hindi – both spoken and comprehension – is essential.
Excellent writing skills in English – ability to write clearly, originally, and with emotional impact.
Minimum 4–6 years of experience in communications, volunteering coordination, or related roles.
Strong interpersonal skills—comfortable engaging with children, youth, school teams, and corporate stakeholders.
Highly organized, proactive, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
Work from the office or the field.
Proficiency with Google Workspace and digital collaboration tools.
Photography, design skills a plus.
To Apply
Please send your CV, current salary, languages you can speak, along with 3 writing samples—these could include a story, social media post, report excerpt, or event brief—to demonstrate your writing range and originality.
Email mail@goingtoschool.com
Deadline to apply: July 1st, 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Health insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 01/07/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Communications and Volunteering Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.