Education & Outreach Intern

About the role

Zycus, via its Ataavi Bird Foundation initiative, is looking for a proactive Education & Outreach Intern in Mumbai to help scale the Birding Bharat program. This 3‑6 month hybrid position blends community engagement, educational content creation, and AI‑driven process improvement, offering a chance to lead projects that introduce millions of Indians to birdwatching.

Responsibilities

• Expand Birding Bharat by identifying new cities, coordinating with guides and volunteers, and managing walk schedules, registrations and participant feedback.
• Create engaging educational materials such as presentations, quizzes, and activities that simplify birdwatching for beginners and young audiences.
• Build and nurture relationships with birdwatching enthusiasts, nature groups, educational institutions, and promote initiatives through social‑media campaigns.
• Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to streamline research, content creation, outreach and automate repetitive tasks.
• Own end‑to‑end project execution, track participation metrics, and propose ideas to further extend the program’s reach.

Eligibility

• Final‑year students or recent graduates from Environmental Science, Zoology, Education, Social Sciences, Communications, Business, Technology, Liberal Arts or related fields.
• Genuine passion for nature, education and community building.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Mandatory proficiency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for research and content generation.
• Self‑driven, creative mindset with a willingness to take ownership of initiatives.

Skills

• AI tools (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT)
• Content creation and curriculum design
• Community and volunteer management
• Event planning and coordination
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Research and data analysis

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience in nonprofit education and community development.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge AI tools applied to real‑world challenges.
• Opportunity to lead projects independently and build a portfolio of impact.
• Networking with birdwatching experts, educators and conservation professionals.
• Potential conversion to a full‑time role based on performance.