Position Name: Intern - India Science Festival Operations
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Location:
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Organization Name
Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology
Job Description
Position Title: Intern - India Science Festival Operations
Location: In-Office, Delhi, India
Hours: Full-time
Time duration: 01 August 2024 - 31 January 2025 (6 months)
Overview
FAST India is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our team as an Intern for India Science Festival (ISF) Operations Management. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to our science communication initiatives, particularly focusing on pre-ISF competitions and planning for ISF 2025 to be held in January. You are encouraged to take a look at the India Science Festival website and social media handles to understand the event better.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organise webinars and other events leading up to the ISF 2025.
- Assist in data management, upkeep and processing of speaker databases and participants using MS Office, Google Suite, Brevo, etc..
- Coordinate logistics and operations with participants and speakers leading up to ISF 2025.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication with participants and other stakeholders.
- Maintain detailed records and reports of pre-ISF competitions, talk themes, and outreach materials.
- Contribute to the improvement of operational processes and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in related field (S&T, Humanities, Education)
- Interest in learning about the science and technology ecosystem in India
- Proactive and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Familiarity with Wordpress and Canva
- Experience in planning and organising events (desirable)
- Interest in science communication or public engagement (desirable)
This is a full-time internship position with in-office presence required 3-4 days of the working week, and 2-1 work-from-home days. If you are passionate about promoting science and technology initiatives and have the skills to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.
