Job Description
**Head of Community Outreach (Conservation) Programme Coordinator (Ops)** | Mumbai | Full-time | INR 6.6-25.6 LPA
**About the role:**
- Position within Community Outreach (Conservation) - Operations & Execution, under the Zoology & Wildlife Conservation vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Community Outreach (Conservation) - Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core community outreach (conservation) - operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use Habitat Assessment regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- Habitat Assessment
- Operations
- GIS Mapping
- Execution
- Animal Behaviour Studies
- Photography & Camera Trap Techniques
- Regulatory Compliance (Wildlife Protection Act)
- Community Outreach (Conservation)
- PG Diploma in Wildlife Management
- 13+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions.
- References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
- Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
- Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round.
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions.
- The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable.
- Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager.
- Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
- Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions.
- Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.
**About the role:**
- Position within Community Outreach (Conservation) - Operations & Execution, under the Zoology & Wildlife Conservation vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Community Outreach (Conservation) - Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core community outreach (conservation) - operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use Habitat Assessment regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- Habitat Assessment
- Operations
- GIS Mapping
- Execution
- Animal Behaviour Studies
- Photography & Camera Trap Techniques
- Regulatory Compliance (Wildlife Protection Act)
- Community Outreach (Conservation)
- PG Diploma in Wildlife Management
- 13+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions.
- References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
- Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
- Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round.
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions.
- The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable.
- Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager.
- Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.
- Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions.
- Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.