Associate Manager – CSR & Community Institutions

Ahmedabad(Gujarat) 5.5 LPA to 7.2 LPA (Depending on experience and skillset)

About The Position

The Associate Manager – CSR & Community Institutions will play a critical role in strengthening, enabling, and scaling community-led enterprises supported under CSR and development programs. The role focuses on working closely with SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives, and producer institutions to improve market readiness, drive sales linkages, and ensure measurable social and economic impact.

This position requires a strong blend of community engagement, CSR program understanding, market linkage orientation, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

Community Institution Engagement

• Work closely with SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives, and rural producer institutions supported under CSR programs.
• Support institutions in improving product readiness, quality consistency, pricing, and packaging
• Strengthen institutional systems related to aggregation, inventory, and basic compliance
  
  

CSR Program Implementation

• Implement CSR-supported livelihood and enterprise development programs aligned with Earthikaa’s objectives
• Coordinate with CSR donors, foundations, and implementation partners
• Ensure program activities align with Schedule VII – Livelihoods, Rural Development, and Skill Building
  
  

Market Linkages & Sales Enablement

• Support market linkage development through Earthikaa’s platform and partner channels
• Coordinate with internal sales, marketing, and brand teams to onboard community products
• Assist in piloting new sales channels (B2B, B2C, exhibitions, institutional buyers, digital platforms)
  
  

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Act as a bridge between community institutions, NGOs, CSR partners, and internal teams
• Support onboarding and relationship management of NGOs and grassroots partners
• Facilitate trainings, exposure visits, and buyer–seller interactions
  
  

Monitoring, Data & Impact Tracking

• Track key indicators including:
• Sales volumes and revenue
• Producer participation
• Income enhancement outcomes
• Maintain program MIS, reports, and documentation
• Support impact reporting for CSR partners and internal reviews
  
  

Coordination & Field Support

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation and provide handholding
• Coordinate logistics, documentation, and reporting with multiple stakeholders
• Support audits, reviews, and donor visits as required
  
  

Common Skills Required (Core To The Role)

• Market linkage & sales orientation for community-led enterprises
• Strong understanding of SHG / Cooperative / FPO ecosystems
• Stakeholder and partnership management
• Data-driven tracking of sales and social impact
• Strong coordination, communication, and field engagement skills
• Prior experience in marketing or promotion of community-led enterprises
  
  

Experience

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in:
• CSR programs
• Livelihoods & enterprise development
• Community institutions (SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives)
• Market linkage or rural enterprise promotion
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Management, Development Studies, Management, or related fields
• Master’s degree preferred (MSW / MBA – Rural Management / Development Studies)
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively to rural and semi-urban locations
• Comfort working in dynamic, early-stage, impact-driven ventures
• Ability to balance community sensitivities with market realities
  
  

Why Join Earthikaa?

• Be part of building a national brand rooted in rural India
• Work at the intersection of CSR, livelihoods, markets, and storytelling
• High ownership role with visible impact on producer incomes
• Opportunity to shape scalable, community-first market systems
  
  

How to apply

Apply Now: https://forms.gle/kzySrguRcDZ3SXK76

Job Summary

Salary: 5.5 LPA to 7.2 LPA (Depending on experience and skillset)

Location: Ahmedabad(Gujarat)

Deadline: 28 Feb, 2026

About CSRBOX

Organization: Earthikaa | ImpactBox Venture Pvt. Ltd.

At Earthikaa, we are crafting a powerful new story—rooted in the richness of India’s soil and shaped by the craftsmanship of thousands of hands across rural India.

Earthikaa is envisioned as a premium-yet-accessible brand that brings high-quality agri and non-agri products made by SHGs, FPOs, artisans, cooperatives, and rural entrepreneurs to national markets. From wholesome grains and organic spices to exquisite handicrafts and eco-friendly lifestyle products, every Earthikaa product carries a story of community pride, authenticity, and sustainable livelihoods.

Earthikaa operates under ImpactBox Venture Pvt. Ltd., with centralized brand management, marketing, and storytelling—designed for scale, consistency, and cultural resonance.