Careers

Trailblazers Foundation setup in 2014 & supported by Trailblazers Adventure Travel Pvt. Ltd, works in the sphere of education, research, capacity building in schools, environment, sustainable development, climate change, health, wildlife & promotion of fundamental science amongst our society

Trailblazers Foundation seeks applications for its multiple openings for candidates who are self motivated, who can take challenging assignments, expand their limits and capabilities and are keen to make a positive impact by their work. All positions are based out of Thane, a rapidly growing suburb-cum-district adjacent to Mumbai. The positions are in the below verticals:

• Environment & Wildlife
• Education
• Health

If interested, please forward your detailed resume to contact@trailblazersfoundation.org.in or careers@trailblazersindia.com with a subject line - Application for Field Officer - <Vertical nam> by 31st Dec 2019. Kindly mention your current and expected salary, 2 professional references while applying.

Broad Responsibilities (not limited to)

• The Field Officer will be required to be on field, for implementing and coordinating a range of activities and initiatives designed to create a positive impact on the environment, health and local communities in line with the Foundation’s mandate or that of the CSR clients.

• She/he will assist in the planning and budgeting of projects, lead the periodical monitoring processes at the field level; and submit informative reports to document the same and provide statistical detail and analysis of the field work monthly.

• She/he will build and maintain engagement with key stakeholders from the Government, corporate sector, start-ups, citizens, community members, peer organisations, educational institutions, etc. to ensure smooth implementation and sustainability of projects

• Designing Project proposals, site study, monitoring projects, follow-ups, base line study, project presentations, coordinating with all stake holders of the project ecosystem, database maintenance, administration of the projects, making project reports for sponsors, making presentations and proposals after in depth study to present to possible sponsors, dove tailing the projects based on its need. The project geography will be Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal.  

• She/he will be responsible for building the Foundation's community of volunteers thereby ensuring timely and perennial monetary and non-monetary support to the Foundation’s activities

• She/he will also assist in fundraising by providing inputs to project proposals, managing online crowdsourcing campaigns and harnessing sponsorships

• She/he will assist the Foundation and the company's visibility and promotion activities by actively contributing to publicity campaigns and social media activities

If you have some or all of the following (the last four are strongly desirable):

• Feel strongly about wanting to make a difference through the work you do
• Have skills you believe can be used to enable social and environmental welfare
• Enjoy meeting people and they enjoy meeting you too!
• Love the outdoors and find more joy being there, than behind a desk
• See challenges as opportunities
• Have volunteered / worked with urban/semi-urban/rural communities
• Have worked in social and environmental development projects in NGOs, CSR teams or the Government
• Are proficient in cause-linked advocacy
• Have experience in or knowledge about education, environment, public health projects
• Have organised events / drives / campaigns involving people mobilisation, multiple stakeholder engagement
• Are between 24 - 26 years old and should have Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social Work, prefrably residing in Thane or near central railway suburbs.
• Medical Doctors in Public Health in Health vertical and Education experts with B.Ed or M.Ed degree in Education vertical.
• M.Sc in Environment or Wildlife from reputed university in Environment vertical may apply.
• Have two - three years of relevant work experience including extensive field knowledge.
• Possess written and spoken exceptional proficiency in Marathi, English & Hindi. Knowledge of Tamil and Bengali will be an added advantage.
• Individuals applying for this job must be willing to travel extensively in rural India.

Trailblazers is seeking individuals with a drive for business development to join as entrepreneurs to create a bigger impact across India. If you have a drive for growth, can work independently and are passionate about the outdoors, then you are the right candidate for this opportunity. 
Walk in selection process on 7th November, 11am at our office.

Day Schedule-
11:00- Introduction to Trailblazers
11:30- About the Trailblazers Business Entrepreneur programme
12:00- Round 1 of selection process through a Questionnaire
12:30- Round 2 of selection process through Interviews

Please drop an email to nitisha@trailblazersindia.com if you will be joining in.
Note, this is a walk in process. Please feel free to invite any person you feel may be interested for the role.

Address-
Trailblazers-The Outdoor School
504, Indiabulls Mint,
Above The Broadway restaurant,
Chitalsar, Manpada,
Thane West 400610
Near Hiranandani Meadows

Dress Code- Business Casuals/ Smart Casuals
What to Bring- A copy of your CV, any Govt. ID

If for some reason, you are interested but unable to attend, please drop an email to nitisha@trailblazersindia.com

• Conducting market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through reaching out and networking
• Setting up meetings with potential clients and listen to their needs and concerns
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on our programs
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Building a strong customer force for Trailblazers
• Developing and maintaining client relationship for Trailblazers campers in the city
• Organising marketing events in the city and /or participate in exhibitions or conferences on behalf of Trailblazers
• Interfacing with corporates/ schools for sale of camps
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• Any other sales and marketing related activities for Trailblazers programs.

• Extremely passionate about the outdoors
• Fluency in English with powerful oral communication skills and the ability to influence
• Good at networking and having a strong network of their own
• Well-versed with Microsoft PPT and strong presentation skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Fast learner with a passion for sales
• Drive and fire to grow
• Prior experience in the outdoors (as a traveler/ participant/ trainer) is a must.
• Any experience in sales/ networking is a plus.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, able to work independently without supervision
• Graduate in any field