Community Development Specialist

Job Title: Associate, Community Development Location: Punjab Employment Type: Full-time

Who we are Roundglass is a wholistic wellbeing company working to empower healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world. That w in wholistic is intentional: We believe true wellbeing spans the whole human experience, from how we care for ourselves to our connections with others and the planet.

Roundglass creates real-world impact through two core pillars: Roundglass Giving drives our philanthropic work in communities worldwide, while the Roundglass Living app makes wholistic wellbeing accessible to individuals everywhere.

We built Roundglass on the belief that people thrive when they’re supported wholistically, and we apply this philosophy to how we work together as a team. If you're passionate about transforming communities and creating systemic change and you want to contribute to a culture that embodies the impact we're creating, we'd love to meet you.

About Roundglass Foundation Roundglass Foundation has been working in Punjab, India, since 2018, creating global models for social change by engaging with communities. Roundglass Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children, adult, and female and protecting the environment by making long-term social, cultural, and economic investments in three areas of focus: environmental sustainability, adult development, and female's empowerment. Working in close collaboration with rural communities and local administration, Roundglass Foundation has impacted the lives of 2.8 million people in more than 2,950 villages in Punjab through various on-the-ground initiatives, including the Billion Tree Project, Learn Labs, and waste management programs.

About the role The Community Mobiliser cum Fundraiser will serve as a bridge between village communities in Punjab and the global Punjabi diaspora (NRIs). The role involves identifying, engaging, and mobilizing local champions and NRI donors to support community development programs in their ancestral villages. The position combines grassroots community leadership with fundraising and relationship-building responsibilities.

What you’ll do – Community Mobilization & Engagement Build strong relationships with village panchayats, community leaders, young folk clubs, female groups, and local influencers. Facilitate community meetings to identify local needs and priorities aligned with the Foundation’s programs (environment, livelihoods, sports, education, female empowerment). Mobilize local participation and ownership for ongoing projects through volunteerism and local contributions (cash or in-kind). Support formation and functioning of Village Development Committees (VDCs).

NRI Donor Outreach & Fundraising Identify and map NRIs connected to target villages (through families, local contacts, gurdwaras, social networks). Reach out to NRIs via phone, WhatsApp, and social media to share village development opportunities and impact stories. Coordinate with the fundraising operations team to organize NRI engagement events, donor visits, and virtual briefings. Facilitate transparent communication between NRIs and village communities regarding funds, projects, and outcomes. Maintain accurate donor records, track contributions, and support donor stewardship and reporting.

Program Support& Monitoring Assist program teams in implementing projects funded by NRIs in the village. Collect impact data, success stories, and testimonials to share with donors. Monitor and report on the progress of community initiatives to ensure accountability and visibility.

Communication & Storytelling Share inspiring stories, photos, and updates from the village that demonstrate change and impact. Help organize local events, inaugurations, and recognition ceremonies for NRI- supported projects. Build trust by showcasing transparency, community involvement, and tangible outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business, Social Sciences, or other related field with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience of having worked in a direct fundraising and partnership role A self-starter with a high degree of ownership who can work across boundaries and get things done Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and comfort with the ambiguity of the fundraising universe Highly organized with an eye for detail and a strong executive presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and time-zones Ability to stretch limits to meet deadlines and time-bound goals for self and team members Adaptable with a penchant for innovation and a keen eye for emergent trends, regulatory environment, and fast-evolving policy context with willingness to learn on the fly Proven ability to prioritize and organize effectively to manage contemporaneous priorities and deliverable.