Growth Specialist

About Foundarly

Foundarly is a vibrant community situated at the crossroads of technology, art, business, and social impact. It brings together innovators, creators, and change agents to collaborate and create meaningful societal improvements. The platform supports individuals to transform their visions into reality by connecting them with the right resources, opportunities, and collaborators.

The ecosystem supports startups, students, professionals, creators, and organizations through a variety of initiatives including networking events, career opportunities, community programs, and innovation-driven activities.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Growth Specialist to spearhead partnership development, employer outreach, student engagement, and community expansion efforts. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives on networking, fostering relationships, organizing events, and generating meaningful opportunities for both students and professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate outreach on LinkedIn to connect with HR professionals, recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with companies to secure placement and internship opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with employers on hiring drives, recruitment campaigns, and participation in Job Expos.
• Drive student acquisition by engaging with colleges, universities, training institutes, and student groups.
• Promote Foundarly's workshops, bootcamps, programs, and community activities to boost registrations and engagement.
• Represent Foundarly at networking events, job fairs, seminars, workshops, and other community gatherings.
• Assist in organizing and executing both offline and online events hosted by Foundarly.
• Generate leads through outbound outreach, referrals, networking, and partnership collaborations.
• Maintain comprehensive databases of employer and student relationships using CRM software and spreadsheets.
• Work with marketing and community teams to implement growth campaigns.
• Monitor and analyze metrics related to outreach effectiveness, partnership success, event attendance, and student engagement.
• Prepare detailed reports covering outreach activities, partnerships, placements, and overall growth efforts.
• Continuously explore and identify new opportunities to expand Foundarly's network and impact.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong aptitude for networking and relationship management.
• Experience in LinkedIn outreach, lead generation, or business development preferred.
• Confidence in engaging with HR professionals, recruiters, educational institutions, and corporate partners.
• Solid organizational and project coordination capabilities.
• Basic analytical skills for tracking outreach and growth metrics.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to working in a dynamic startup environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and presentation software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Commerce, or related disciplines, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills

• Background in campus recruitment, placements, HR coordination, or business development roles.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar outreach tools.
• Experience in event planning and execution for workshops or community programs.
• Knowledge of CRM platforms and lead tracking methodologies.
• Passion for startups, education, career development, and building communities.

What You'll Achieve

• Forge strong connections with HR leaders and hiring companies.
• Enable students to access valuable career opportunities.
• Contribute to growing one of India’s emerging networks for innovation and careers.
• Collaborate closely with Foundarly’s founding team.
• Support impactful initiatives such as Job Expos, startup events, workshops, and networking activities.
• Create measurable advancements in student career outcomes and employer partnership growth.