Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh (On-Site – B-16, Sector 132)

Engagement Type: Full-time Management Trainee – a structured 11-month internship program.

Experience:We are looking for a recent graduate who wants to build a career in communications by working on meaningful social-impact initiatives. No prior full-time work experience is required.

Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing preferred)

You will learn to write for different audiences and formats, plan communications campaigns, and turn fieldwork into compelling stories

The Best performing management trainee will be considered for permanent employment in Sampark Foundation.

ROLE SUMMARY

You can help tell the story of learning for 5 crore children.

Sampark Foundation today impacts 2 crore children across nearly 2 lakh government schools in 8 states. 

We are looking for a recent graduate who wants to learn communications in the social impact space, under real mentorship, by doing real work. As a Management Trainee in our Communications team, you will support content, social media, PR and events — starting guided and growing more independent across the program — with the goal of converting into a full-time role at the end.

This is not a watch-and-learn internship. It is a hands-on apprenticeship.

We hire for potential and train for skill, so you are not expected to arrive job-ready. Please apply only if the idea of learning fast and putting your energy behind better learning for children excites you enough to roll up your sleeves.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sampark Foundation was founded by Anupama Nayar and Vineet Nayar (Former Vice Chairman and CEO of HCL Technologies) with the belief that frugal innovation, combined with relentless execution in partnership with the government, can drive large-scale change in learning outcomes.

Since 2013, our flagship Sampark Smart Shala program has transformed learning in rural government schools through low-cost teaching-learning materials, audio devices with the voice mascot “Sampark Didi” and bot-enabled mobile apps that reach teachers directly in their classrooms.

Today, Sampark Foundation impacts 2 crore children across nearly 2 lakh government schools in 8 states — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Rajasthan — and trains over 8.5 lakh teachers at the block level every year.

Visit us: https://samparkfoundation.org/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content & Storytelling

• Support drafting, editing and proofreading content for internal and external communication — newsletters, announcements, social posts, briefs, reports and impact stories.
• Conduct basic research to support write-ups, press notes, campaign briefs and presentations.

Social & Digital Media

• Assist in creating and scheduling content for social media — captions, basic visuals (using tools like Canva) and post coordination — while learning Sampark’s brand voice.

Public Relations & Media

• Support the Foundation’s PR efforts across traditional and new-age media, and contribute to thought-leadership and promotional content under the guidance of senior team members.

Events & Campaigns

• Provide communication support for events, campaigns and stakeholder engagements — pre-event preparation, on-ground coordination and post-event documentation.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with program, field and leadership teams to gather inputs, stories and photographs, maintain content trackers and calendars, and support periodic communication reports.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong written and verbal communication in English; working proficiency in Hindi is a strong plus.
• A natural flair for writing — clear, simple and audience-appropriate. We value raw writing instinct over polish or experience.
• A willingness to learn, openness to feedback, and the ability to apply guidance to improve the quality of your work.
• Genuine curiosity about social impact, education and storytelling that creates change.
• Comfort with basic digital tools — MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva and common social platforms.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A recently completed (or soon-to-be-completed) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; Mass Communication, Journalism, English, Public Relations or Marketing preferred.
• Graduates from other disciplines who write well are equally encouraged — your degree matters less than your voice.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• A fresh graduate with no prior full-time experience; college projects, fest or society content, internships, blogs or campus publications all count in your favour.
• Exposure to the development sector, NGOs or the education space — through coursework or volunteering — is a plus, not a must.
• Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and willing to commit to the full 11-month program.

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit your CV with the subject line “Sampark Young Leader Management Trainee – Communications” at jobs@samparkfoundation.org

2. Answer the below two questions:

• “Why do you want to join Sampark Foundation and what you would gain from it” — in 100 words.
• “5 reasons you are suited for this program” — in 100 words.

SO, IF YOU ARE…

• Fresh out of college, young in spirit, with the attitude to see possibilities.
• Willing to be taught and energised by the idea of rolling up your sleeves to help bring better learning to crores of children.

Come join us to create a million smiles!

Sampark Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

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