Associate Manager, Events & Community Engagement, NEST

About The/Nudge:

The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners.

Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians, has reached 10 states with $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover and more.

Set up with support from 90+ eminent philanthropists , 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and L'Oreal, we are contributing towards a poverty-free India, within our lifetime.

About the Program:

India's changemakers are solving some of our toughest human problems. To accelerate their impact, we're launching The NEST/Launch Pad, a first-of-its-kind 20,000 sq ft hub designed for social entrepreneurship. Here, innovative ideas meet strategic support through carefully curated events, collaboration opportunities, and impactful dialogues.

Who are we solving for

We exist for the problem-solversthe social entrepreneurs, bold nonprofits, catalytic funders, CSR innovators, researchers, and grassroots leaders who are relentlessly pursuing a more equitable and sustainable India. These pioneers often operate in isolation, navigating scarce resources and fragmented networks. At The NEST/Launch Pad, we bring them into a shared ecosystem that amplifies their voice, accelerates their momentum, and surrounds them with mission-aligned peers, mentors, and partners.

What are we solving for

We tackle the critical void of connection and catalytic support in India's social innovation space. Too many powerful ideas stall from fragmented ecosystems, mission-agnostic venues, and limited access to capital and networks. The NEST/Launch Pad removes these barriers by uniting work, events, expertise, and community under one roofcreating a powerhouse ecosystem that accelerates change and unlocks transformation at scale.

What will you do

The NEST/Launch Pad is seeking a driven Events & Community Engagement Manager to curate programming, connect with partners, and deliver outstanding experiences. You'll own event outreach, manage on-ground execution, and drive our brand presence onlineall with a focus on advancing our social mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner outreach & management (40%)

• Identify, approach, and build relationships with social groups, foundations, non-profits, and impact leaders.
• Promote The NEST/Launch Pad as a venuecommunicate our brand story, amenities, event packages, and menu options.
• Manage event inquiries, share rates and options, and convert interest to bookings.
• Maintain an active calendar of partner-led events, dialogues, and collaborations.

On-ground event coordination (40%)

• Coordinate all event logisticsfrom initial planning to execution and wrap-up.
• Liaise with vendors, facilities, and internal teams to ensure seamless event setups.
• Follow SOPs for on-site management, attendee registration, and service quality.
• Ensure post-event follow ups, including sharing media assets and gathering feedback.

Social media & content promotion (20%)

• Create engaging image and video-based event promotional content for social platforms.
• Drive event awareness, track RSVPs, and sustain audience engagement online.
• Publish event videos on YouTube and manage post-event communications.

Who are we looking for in this role

• 6+ years experience in event management, program coordination, or community engagement
• Proven ability to drive outreach and sales, manage partnerships, and deliver high-touch client experiences.
• Hands-on experience with event logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Solid command of social media tools, visual content creation (Canva, AI tools), and digital engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both for outreach and online promotion.

What's in it for you

• Own your growth: An impact-led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity building needs through initiatives and policies, including L&D wallet, individual development plan and internal role change opportunities.

• Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people-centric policies, enhancing how employees experience life at The/Nudge.

• Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India's largest social sector convening forum.

• Make it happen: A product-based approach in an action-biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.

You can learn more about what we do and how we do it through this deck.

We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply