[Hiring] Partnership Outreach Support @Proximity Works

Role Description

Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.

We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.

Role Type: Volunteer

Time Commitment: 2-3 hrs/week

Department: Partnerships & Growth

Reports to: Partnerships & Engagement Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and send outreach emails to prospective donor and CSR organizations
• Follow up on leads and manage correspondence with prospective partners
• Schedule meetings and calls between partners and the Partnerships Lead
• Maintain a live CRM tracker of all outreach activity and pipeline status
• Assist in preparing pitch decks and partnership proposal materials
• Coordinate with the Comms Lead to ensure brand-aligned messaging in outreach

What a Typical Week Looks Like

You'll be drafting and sending emails, tracking responses, following up, and booking calls. The Partnerships Lead sets the targets — you execute the first-touch outreach and keep the pipeline moving.

Why This Role Matters

Outreach is where partnerships are won or lost — your persistence and professionalism in first conversations sets the tone for every relationship that follows.

How to Apply

To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: [email protected] . Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.

Qualifications

• Professional writing
• Email outreach
• CRM tools
• Follow-through
• Stakeholder communication

Requirements

• Driven by social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students
• Can start volunteering from May 2026
• Have relevant skills and interests
• Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply

Benefits

• Certificate
• Letter of recommendation
• Flexible work hours
• LinkedIn Recommendation