Openings : The Apprentice Project (TAP)
Our vision is to revolutionize education by fostering 21st-century skills through innovative and inclusive learning experiences.
Our goal is to empower students from marginalized backgrounds in India. To achieve scale we use technology with AI and NLP-powered WhatsApp chatbot to build co-curricular electives to nurture creativity, self-confidence, and problem-solving abilities.
Our flagship WhatsApp Chatbot, TAP Buddy, offers electives such as Visual and Performing Arts, Coding, STEM, and Financial Literacy.
Currently, TAP is impacting over 34,000 students across ten states in India. TAP students display a 2x improvement in creativity and a 74% improvement in self-confidence. In 2024-25, TAP aims to work with 100,000 students across multiple states through various government partnerships.
We are growing and looking to onboard passionate and go-getting talent. Join us to transform the lives of all children, one child at a time.
To know more about who we are, how we function, and why we do what we do please visit our website.
1. Development Manager
Role Summary
Location – Pune/Mumbai/Bangalore/Remote
Time Commitment – Full-Time
Reporting to – Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Compensation – 5.90 – 8.80 LPA (inclusive of EPF & Medical Insurance)
Key Job Areas
Assist in growing and delivering TAP Development Strategy and Planning
- Support the CEO to define long-term organizational strategic goals
- Assist in creating pipeline strategy for TAP
- Support the CEO to maintain and leverage the funder network
- Research on new trends with a view to developing new approaches and campaigns
Business Development
Events and Fundraising:
- Identify collateral needs (e.g. publications, video, online communications, mailing materials) to support TAP fundraising activities.
- Undertake Direct Marketing campaigns, crowdfunding campaigns including mail and online appeals.
- Set up, coordinate, and organize fundraising events for TAP.
CSR:
- Identify opportunities and potential tie-ups that will bring in revenue, support, and funds for TAP.
- Plan persuasive approaches, campaigns, and pitches that will convince potential donors.
- Generating clear and compelling written communications for key external audiences, including the preparation of donor proposals, concept notes, reports, high-stakes emails, PowerPoint presentations, and other communications to inspire prospective donors to support TAP.
Individual Donors (HNI):
- Assist in developing the pipeline of new donors coming into the organization through cold calls, meetings, etc.
- Research and identify prospective HNI donors and support the CEO to present TAP and its work to secure high-level donations.
- Support the CEO to convert them into confirmed donors and strengthen relations with existing donors.
Donor Stewardship
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for long-term and high-potential donors (CSR, Foundations, and Individuals).
- Deepen existing partnerships by curating bespoke engagement, donor delight, and branding opportunities. This role would require an advanced understanding of the organization to articulate the need and challenges authentically to donors to build partnerships, catalytic to scaling TAP programs and initiatives.
- Develop a renewal strategy grounded in a deep understanding of the interests and priorities of existing funders as well as of the interests and priorities of TAP.
- Assist the CEO to build key Donor relationships and provide support as required.
- Work with the Communications Team to develop a strategic approach to the supporter experience.
- Manage donor communications and engagement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in any field
- 3+ years of relevant full-time work experience, preferably in fundraising, partnerships, and network-building
- B2B Sales / Business Development experience preferred
- Background in Investment Banking is an added advantage
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Networking skills
- Detail orientation
- Database management, marketing, client engagement and management
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of Financial Reporting
- Commercial acumen
- Database Management, Budgeting, Marketing, Donor Engagement, and management
Desired Competencies
- Data-driven
- Pragmatic
- Passionate about leadership skill-building in children
- Organized
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity
Compensation is provided at par with the sector benchmark for this position in alignment with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
You can always reach out to us for any questions on hr@theapprenticeproject.org
Role Summary
Location – Moga(Punjab)
Time Commitment – Consultant
Reporting to – School & Government Partnerships Manager
Compensation – Rs. 200/- per hour
Key Job Areas
Operations Management
- Manage school and government stakeholders, especially teachers, principals, parents and District block education officers
- Induct and train school staff, parents and government officials and enable them to onboard students
- Coordinate with the school and government stakeholders to ensure students are doing activities consistently
- Conduct school visits and follow up with the teachers to collect data related to program
- Manage the availability of resources for students by coordinating with the central procurement team for dispatching the materials and with the teachers for distributing them delivered materials
- Support Monitoring & Evaluation in data collection and analysis for measuring impact
- Report program execution outputs and outcomes to the school and education officers periodically
- Participate in regular observations of the program execution and share feedback with the program team
Events Management
- Plan and execute logistics for various TAP program events like hackathons, art exhibitions, inductions, meet-ups, etc.
- Coordinate with school for the participation of students in the TAP events
- Coordinate with teachers for regular showcases of students’ work in school through school notice boards, assemblies, Parent Teacher Meetings, etc.
Student Impact
- Follow a data-driven approach to analyze ongoing program data and stakeholders’ feedback to understand problems and address them to improve the students access to and submission of the activities
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in any field
- 0 to 2 years of relevant full-time work experience across sectors/fellowships, preferably in roles that required managing operations
- Any experience of working with children and varied teams
- Managed relationships with multiple stakeholders in any role
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Networking skills
- Detail orientation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
- Demonstrable ability to work with limited resources to achieve results
Desired Competencies
- Data-driven
- Action and Goal-oriented
- Passionate about leadership skill-building in children
- Organized
- Big picture thinking
- Problem solving
Compensation is provided at par with the sector benchmark for this position in alignment with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
You can always reach out to us for any questions on hr@theapprenticeproject.org.
Role Summary
Location – Remote (25-30 hours per week)
Time Commitment – Part-Time
Reporting to – Team Lead – Product/Curriculum
Compensation – Rs. 100 to 150/- per hour
Key Job Areas
Translation and Content Review
- Translate educational content, quiz questions, messages for BOT, documents, and materials from English to Punjabi.
- Proofread and review translated video content based on TAP’s guidelines, providing clear, constructive feedback.
- Ensure translations are accurate, contextually appropriate, and culturally relevant.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- A clear writing style with an impeccable knowledge of spelling and grammar.
Video Integration and Editing
- Integrate translated questions into video formats using basic video tools (willingness to learn video editing tools is essential).
- Review and edit videos post-translation to ensure alignment with original content.
User Engagement and Experience Testing
- Collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team to design and translate weekly messages for TAP users.
- Ensure messages are relatable, culturally appropriate, and contribute to a seamless user experience.
- After integrating all user-facing elements (videos, messages, quizzes), test the entire weekly user interaction journey.
- Verify the logical flow, functionality, and accuracy of each element to ensure a high-quality user experience.
Skills
- Language Proficiency: Must have proficiency in reading, writing, and translating Punjabi.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Strong command of spelling, grammar, and cultural nuances in Punjabi
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and high-quality translations. Strong proofreading and editing skills for translated content.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Availability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week within the timeframe of 10 AM to 6 PM.
- Cultural Awareness: Understanding of cultural nuances to ensure translations are contextually appropriate.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and understand project requirements.
- Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets and other basic MS tools.
- Basic familiarity with video editing tools (like Canva) and willingness to learn new software.
- Previous experience in translation or related fields is a plus but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with translation software and tools is a plus but not mandatory.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation or a related field.
- Prior experience in translation or bilingual content creation is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong command of Punjabi and English languages.
Desired Competencies
- Strong analytical
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork skills
- Willingness to Learn and Grow
- Open to Feedback
- Pragmatic
- Organized Thinker
- Detail Orientation/Attention to Detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
Compensation is provided at par with the sector benchmark for this position in alignment with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
You can always reach out to us for any questions on hr@theapprenticeproject.org
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