Partnerships Associate
Reports to: Partnerships Lead
Location: Preferably in Mumbai (open to remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
At The Locavore, we’re committed to building a more inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rooted food system in India. Through storytelling, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, we highlight the work of local food producers, amplify grassroots organisations, and bring people closer to where their food comes from.
Our Partnerships vertical is central to this mission—connecting with both food producers and impact-driven organisations to co-create meaningful change across India’s food landscape.
Role Overview
The Partnerships Associate will support The Locavore’s growing network of food producers and aligned organisations—helping deepen trust, increase visibility, and foster collaboration. This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of relationship-building, research, communication, and community engagement.
You’ll be responsible for onboarding and nurturing partnerships, conducting in-depth interviews, writing profiles and partner stories, coordinating collaborative campaigns or events, and maintaining strong follow-through with external stakeholders.
You’ll report directly to the Partnerships Lead, who oversees the overall strategy, growth, and direction of our partnerships ecosystem.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner Identification & Onboarding
Research and identify potential producer and organisational partners aligned with The Locavore’s values.
Lead onboarding conversations and interviews to understand partner ethos, operations, and impact.
Maintain meticulous records and ensure a seamless internal handover to relevant teams.
Writing & Storytelling
Conduct field interviews and draft compelling stories about our partners for the website, newsletter, and social media.
Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to shape these narratives for maximum impact.
Adapt storytelling formats across mediums—shortform, longform, reels, explainers, and event blurbs.
Relationship Management
Serve as a point of contact for assigned partners—checking in regularly, helping troubleshoot challenges, and identifying new collaboration opportunities.
Build trust-based relationships through consistent follow-ups, thoughtful communication, and value-driven engagement.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Coordinate with editorial, events, marketing, and design teams to spotlight partners across touchpoints.
Liaise with Local Food Club, Projects, and Events verticals for aligned activations.
Research, Systems & Strategy
Support in building systems to track partner metrics, impact, and engagement history.
Contribute to strategy-building for themed campaigns, workshops, or seasonal activations involving partners.
- Recommend ways to deepen partner participation in events, workshops, and storytelling
Community Engagement & Events
- Support the curation and execution of producer- or organisation-facing events such as:
Monthly Producer Workshops
Co-hosted storytelling events
Collaborator calls or thematic roundtables - Help design opportunities for deeper partner collaboration beyond onboarding.
Candidate Attributes
We’re looking for someone who is:
A strong communicator and writer – able to conduct sensitive interviews, synthesise complex information, and craft engaging narratives.
Relationship-driven – builds trust with partners through humility, empathy, and responsiveness.
Organised and self-motivated – can manage multiple threads, deadlines, and follow-ups with ease.
Able to adapt quickly, and learn on the go.
Passionate about Indian food systems – curious about sustainability, culture, farming, biodiversity, and grassroots impact.
Collaborative – works well across teams and is open to feedback and iteration.
Bonus if you have:
- Previous experience in journalism, communications, development, or working with social enterprises.
- Exposure to India’s agricultural or food sustainability landscape.
Growth Opportunities
This role is designed as a stepping stone toward greater leadership within the Partnerships vertical—whether focused on producers, organisations, or ecosystem alliances. You’ll receive mentorship, structured feedback, and increasing ownership of strategy, systems, and storytelling as you grow in the role.
To apply now, fill the form here.
Deadline: Monday, 24 November 2025
If you have any queries, reach out to connect@staginglatest.thelocavore.in