Internship with Teach for India – multiple profiles – Mumbai, Pune, Chennai
There is a reason why Teach for India has been ranked as the best non profit organization to work for in 2011 by Economic Times. There is a reason why everyone (see experiences of Rohan from IIT Kanpur, Sneha from IIT Kharagpur and Yojet from Ruia College) who has interned at Teach for India before has only heaps of praises to shower on this 4 year old national movement. Join today yourself and see if both the workplace and the cause strike a chord with you. The last date to apply is 15 October 2012 – hurry!
About Teach For India:- Teach For India (www.teachforindia.org), modeled on the lines of famous Teach for America movement, is a nationwide movement in pursuit of educational equity in India. Teach For India recruits exceptional college graduates and professionals to work as full time teachers in under-resourced schools for two years. Teach For India solicits leaders who will pilot the movement against educational inequity and begets the leaders of tomorrow. The Teach For India staff work relentlessly along with the Fellows to pioneer the movement.
About the internship:- There are 8 different internship profiles that are available and details are given below. Please indicate which profile you are applying for while answering “Why should you be hired for this internship” in the application form. Any application without this information will be rejected.
1. Alumni impact intern: – The alumni impact intern will support the team in all initiatives being launched by the team this year. The intern will be required to conduct primary research on the education landscape of the country, will help build contacts with organizations in the sector as well as graduate schools and assist the team in day to day functions.
more details on Alumni Impact internship
Primary responsibilities:
- Working on online resource portal by doing primary research.
- Helping with monthly newsletter, data entry and power point formatting from time to time.
- Maintaining organization database and doing research on companies that we can invite to the career fair.
Number of internships:- 1
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Good research and written skills
- Good with data
- Technical background preferable (working with google site, HTML, excel etc)
Location:- Mumbai, Pune
Duration: – 2 months
2. Communications intern: – The Communications (digital and online marketing) intern will assist the team’s efforts in maximizing our online presence across internally managed communications as well as engaging with external stakeholders via several online platforms.
more details on Communications internPrimary responsibilities:
- To support the online marketing, advertising, PR and media initiatives for Teach For India.
- To support brand building across relevant online spaces.
- To assist in managing the Teach For India website via CMS.
- Documentation and videography of Teach For India classrooms.
- To conceptualize and execute digital campaigns, for maximizing user engagement.
- Support managing all Teach For India’s social media channels.
- To use primary / secondary market research data towards targeted online marketing.
- To provide support to the larger Communications team during events and campaigns.
Number of internships:- 3
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Excellent communication skills
- Design software, photography, Videography
- Video editing
Location:- Mumbai
Duration: – Minimum 1 month
3. Development intern: – Intern-Development supports the team in planning and executing fund raising strategies for Teach For India.
more details on Development internPrimary responsibilities:
- Assist in the identification and research on various fundraising avenues that would support the movement.
- Devise retail / online strategies for TFI to serve as a high value source of fund-raising and awareness building. This would include exploring best practices in cause marketing tie ups (abroad and in India), identifying key targets, conducting some initial outreach to gauge interest and then supporting implementation.
- Due diligence and research studies, as needed, to support the Development team.
- Support / assist the team on other Development related projects and activities on a need basis.
Number of internships:- 3
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Strong market research and data analytics skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Location:- Mumbai, Pune
Duration: – 2 months
4. Impact (Curriculum and Resources) intern: – The intern will join the training and impact team and work to manage and build their curriculum through organizing and sharing teacher resources, managing knowledge on their website and researching curricula and best practices from across the world. The research and work you do will impact the 16,000 children in our classrooms across five cities.
more details on Impact (Curriculum and Resources) internPrimary responsibilities:
- Research national and international curricula and teacher training.
- Strengthen our knowledge management: brainstorm ways to streamline the capturing and sharing of our resources across 5 cities and among 500 teachers.
- Manage curricular resources in Mumbai (teacher resources and children’s books) and manage the allocation and distribution of resources to other cities.
- Manage knowledge on our resource-sharing website: Collect resources, upload on our site, and make changes when necessary.
- Video editing: Compiling and editing video and uploading and sharing for teacher and staff development- only if skills allow.
Number of internships:- 1
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with a diverse range of people
- Ability manage time well
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral communication
- Ability to continuously learn and improve
- Ability to capture and edit digital video footage
- Ability to navigate and edit Google sites
- Ability to think outside of the box
- Ability to accept feedback and drive to improve
Location:- Mumbai
Duration: – 2 months
5. Impact (Website and Video editing) intern: – The intern will join the training and impact team and work to manage and build their curriculum through organizing and sharing teacher resources, managing knowledge on their website and researching curricula and best practices from across the world. The research and work you do will impact the 16,000 children in our classrooms across five cities.
more details on Impact (Website and Video editing) internPrimary responsibilities:
- Strengthen our knowledge management: brainstorm ways to streamline the capturing and sharing of our resources (videos, lesson plans and other resources) across 5 cities and among 500 teachers.
- Manage knowledge on our resource-sharing website: Collect resources, upload on our site and make changes when necessary.
- Video editing: Capturing, compiling and editing videos of our teachers and students and uploading and sharing for teacher and staff development and inspiration.
Number of internships:-1
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with a diverse range of people
- Ability manage time well
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral communication
- Ability to continuously learn and improve
- Ability to capture and edit digital video footage
- Ability to navigate and edit Google sites
- Ability to think outside of the box
- Ability to accept feedback and drive to improve
Location:- Mumbai
Duration: – 2 months
6. Human Resources (HR) intern: – The intern will assist the Talent Associate in hiring activities to meet Teach For India’s hiring needs. This position will also support HR Initiatives and maintain data and documentation at Teach For India.
more details on HR intern
Primary responsibilities:
- Maintaining files and databases for staff and Fellows.
- Assist the team in meeting hiring requirements.
- Support hiring activities – full time staff & interns
- Build partnerships with colleges overseas for hiring staff at Teach For India.
- Build partnerships with placement cells of post graduate colleges for Teach For India.
Number of internships:-2
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Proficiency in Ms Office (Ms Word, Excel, Power point)
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Location:- Mumbai
Duration: – 2 months
7. Recruitment intern: – The intern will help the team to conduct events in several colleges and corporate nationwide and internationally, drive follow-ups with high-potential candidates, as well as support in important events. Intern supports the continuity of the movement. The intern will also assist all Recruitment Associates with data management to ensure highest returns on all investments.
more details on Recruitment internPrimary responsibilities:
- Being the face of Teach For India in various events and fests across colleges, companies and conferences held across the city.
- Leading research projects on various spheres connected to the Fellowship, Campus Ambassador and Young Professional programs.
- Helping in making proposals for collaboration with media and understand how over all media plan fits with Teach For India’s recruitment and funding strategies.
- Assisting with applicant follow-up.
- Conducting one big project of your own choice.
- Processing any ad-hoc requests that come from Recruitment Associates.
- Continuously evaluating all processes and structures existing in the Recruitment team and assisting in improving our efforts.
Number of internships:-4
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Strong communication skills and high energy individual
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to learn
- Comfort with constantly changing scenarios/high stress environments
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Location:- Mumbai, Pune, Chennai
Duration: – 2 months
8. Selection intern: – The intern will help the team in planning, organizing and implementing Teach For India’s 3 part selection model. Intern must be detail orientated.
more details on Selection internPrimary responsibilities:
- Responsible for Database Management and ensuring efficient facilitation of data within the Selection team.
- Setting up meetings and proactively participating in the same.
- Responsible for reviewing TFI applications based on TFI selection models.
- Effective participation in the selection process of TFI Fellows by conducting phone interviews.
- Scheduling and conducting meetings within the team and with fellows.
- Analyzing previous year’s data and results.
Number of internships:-4
Who can apply:- Any undergraduate/postgraduate student with following skill set may apply
- Proficiency in Ms Office (Ms Word, Excel, Power point)
- Strong Organization skills and effective communication skills (Oral and Written)
- Ability to interact with people easily and lead teams
- Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and be adaptive to change
- Willingness to learn and ability to embrace challenges
Location:- Mumbai, Pune
Duration: – 2 months
Location: – mentioned in the details against each profile
Duration:- 1-2 months
Start date:- October 2012
Stipend:- Rs. 2,000 per month
How to apply:- Do consider browsing through the tips section on Internshala if you need in writing a winning CV or cover letter. If all set, go ahead and apply here. The last date for applications is 15 October 2012 – Hurry!
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