Marketing Intern

Affectionate Hands Foundation is a grassroots volunteering organization currently transitioning into a Section 8 NGO. Founded by Mohammed Suhaib and operational since October 2022, our work centers on high-impact community projects, including:

• Child Welfare & Healthcare: Abandoned Babies Project in collaboration with Janapada Seva Trust and girl child protection initiatives.
• Education & Digital Literacy: Setting up rural school libraries, distributing books and notebooks, and deploying digital learning tools.
• Environmental & Animal Welfare: Local environmental conservation initiatives (such as the Dhanushkoti Rock clean-up) and an active initiative building an animal adoption pipeline.
• Inclusive Initiatives: Community support for visually impaired individuals through sports, wellness, and adventure activities including marathon guiding, trekking, tandem cycling, and creative programs.

This 6-month hybrid program is built around a practical Learn & Lead framework. You will work directly on real-time outreach and campaign execution while undergoing hands-on upskilling to eventually step up and mentor the next cohort of interns.

• Mode: Hybrid (Remote work + on-ground event coordination & documentation in Bengaluru)
• Duration: 6 Months
• Learning Phase (Months 1–6): Unpaid training & leadership development program. We compensate your dedication through dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship, high-impact field management experience, and end-to-end digital marketing upskilling.
• Post-Program Transition: Top-performing trainees will be eligible for consideration into a Paid Marketing Lead / Coordinator Role(Subject to organizational Section 8 incorporation milestones, project grant/funding allocations, and individual performance evaluation upon completion of the 6-month training cohort).

• Collateral & Brochure Design: Design, write, and finalize core organizational brochures, flyers, and promotional materials for our ongoing causes and community events.
• Digital Outreach & Social Media: Manage posting schedules across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, creating engaging copy and creative visuals.
• Newsletter & Email Marketing: Build a community email subscriber base and launch regular newsletters highlighting project milestones and volunteer stories.
• Video & Media Storytelling: Capture, edit, and curate short-form reels/shorts and photo documentation from field visits and project drives.
• Rotational Ground Documentation: Coordinate directly with the founder on a weekly rotational schedule to collect raw photographs, videos, and on-ground project updates.
• Peer Mentorship & Scaling: Learn team workflows, shadow leadership, and assist in onboarding and mentoring the next cohort of interns.

• Commitment to Social Impact: A demonstrated passion for grassroots community development, social initiatives, and mission-driven work.
• Willingness to Learn & Lead: A proactive mindset with an eagerness to acquire practical skills, adapt to dynamic field environments, and take ownership of initiatives.
• Basic Familiarity (Advantageous, Not Mandatory): Prior experience in basic graphic design (e.g., Canva or Adobe), content writing, or social media management is appreciated, though genuine enthusiasm and coachability remain primary.
• Reliability & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal communication, accountability, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid team setup with scheduled on-ground participation.

Please email your CV and a short Letter of Interest explaining why you want to join this initiative to: [Confidential Information]

• Subject Line:Application: Marketing & Leadership Trainee – [Your Name]
• Note on Letter of Interest: Keep it authentic and personal! Feel free to share your personal interests, cause-driven motivations, or creative hobbies. (Please note that all submissions undergo standard AI/authenticity checks we value your genuine voice and personal drive over rigid templates).