Assistant Manager - Events
Company: Sense International India (Sense India)Location: Bengaluru or Ahmedabad (Requires national travel)Job Type: Full-time, Contractual (2-year renewable contract, inclusive of a 6-month probationary period)Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday (including lunch break)Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; at par with the NGO sector
About Us
Sense International India (established in 1997) is the first and only non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities across India. For the past 28 years, we have partnered with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to provide innovative and practical solutions, ensuring access to vital advice and support.
Sense India is expanding its scope and is actively building a team of highly motivated professionals to drive this growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage qualified persons with disabilities and women to apply. We are committed to adhering to child rights and protecting vulnerable adults; all applicants will undergo a suitability check.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Manager - Events to develop, manage, and lead on-ground campaigns and events designed to engage the public, raise funds, and elevate brand visibility for Sense India. Working closely with the Head of Public Engagement, you will play a critical role in achieving our strategic fundraising targets while providing top-tier service to our supporters and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and execute creative models and on-the-ground campaigns to activate existing supporters and engage new audiences.
- Create an event calendar and concept notes, initially focusing on major marathons in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore.
- Target specific audiences (Individuals, HNIs, Corporations, Students, General Public) to build effective brand visibility for the cause of deafblindness.
- Develop localized event concepts focusing on cities where Sense India operates direct centres.
- Manage overall event logistics in tight coordination with the Public Engagement and Communications teams.
- Identify and onboard agencies, corporations, and celebrities to associate with Sense India and liaise with the media for pre- and post-event coverage.
- Research markets to identify third-party event opportunities for brand placement, fundraising, and publicity.
- Deliver pitches and presentations to corporate audiences to secure partnerships and present innovative, mutually beneficial fundraising ideas.
- Map fundraising opportunities across educational institutions, clubs, stalls, and malls.
- Prepare and submit timely fund utilization reports to donors, sponsors, and event organizers.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity to the impact of gender, race, and disability on professional attitudes.
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential:
- Graduation or above in any discipline (e.g., MBA in Marketing or Customer Relations).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in donor or customer relations management.
- Proven understanding of managing events and engaging with companies and the public.
- Demonstrated experience in setting, monitoring, and reporting on income and expenditure budgets.
- Experience developing research and development programs to identify new engagement opportunities and track market competitors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to multitask, prioritize own workload, and work independently without close supervision.
- IT self-sufficient with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable:
- Experience or familiarity with databases.
- Knowledge of or empathy with the work for people with disabilities/deafblindness.
Benefits
- Standard benefits as per existing organizational policies will be applicable upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period.
How to Apply
Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
