job Opening – catalyst with a background in business
Are you passionate about incubating social enterprises?
Here is an opportunity to contribute to real life Impact:
Join kanthari as a Catalyst and shape change makers from around the world.
kanthari is an impact leadership institute that offers a 12-month training course for visionaries who have overcome adversity and because of that carry a plan for social change. At kanthari, these change-makers are equipped with skills and tools that are required to start and run impact-making organizations/initiatives that address social and/or environmental issues.
We do not have professors or teachers at kanthari, but instead we work with catalysts. Catalysts are able to guide our participants through the course and contribute to participants’ projects through their unique life experiences and skill sets.
Your role would be mainly to contribute to the growth of our dual program, INANI and BASCH, which nurtures products/services addressing real-world problems from idea to launch. These products or services are meant to enhance the goal of their main social/environmental ventures and generate additional income. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in business, a creative mindset, and a commitment to social impact.
What you’ll be doing:
This course is designed to guide aspiring social entrepreneurs through the essential steps of creating and managing a social enterprise.
By combining business acumen with social impact, participants will learn how to establish ventures that prioritize positive societal change while maintaining financial sustainability
- Guide Problem Identification and Solution Creation:
Help participants pinpoint critical social and environmental issues, encouraging them to generate innovative ideas that can lead to meaningful change. - Guide Product/Service Development Stages:
Take participants through each phase of the development process, from idea inception to design, testing, business plan development, and launch. - Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship:
Definition and evolution of social enterprises, The difference between traditional businesses and social enterprises, global trends and examples - Business Planning:
Designing a business model with a dual focus: profit and impact. Creating a revenue model that can be financially sustainable. Crafting a value proposition that resonates with granters/ social impact investors. Managing long-term financials. Practical exercises for the participants to build models with their own projects - Financing a Social Enterprise:
Overview of funding options, building a pitch for social investment, managing financials for long-term sustainability - Measuring Impact and Success Tools and frameworks for impact assessment, reporting
- Identifying , reaching out and connecting with future participants.
- Scaling for Greater Impact: Strategies for growth without mission drift, Case studies on scaling successes and lessons learned
We’re looking for:
a Catalyst who sees business as a powerful tool for addressing social and environmental challenges, prioritizing purpose over profit.
Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in nature and enjoys working in a serene, natural setting—our campus is located on the outskirts of Trivandrum, Kerala, on the banks of a beautiful lake. You may not have an academic background in business, but what truly matters is your hands-on experience in running or incubating businesses, whether they thrived or faced challenges. You must have a passion for crafting engaging and effective learning experiences.
This role calls for someone who can break down complex business concepts into clear, accessible ideas for a diverse group of social change-makers from various backgrounds, ages, and cultures—many of whom have no prior experience in running a business.
We offer a Competitive compensation and benefits package
Compensation: ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 (monthly)
Plus Accommodation in staff quarters within walking distance from the campus and meals.
If traditional teaching methods don’t excite you and you’re ready to explore fresh, impactful ways of sharing knowledge, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
To apply, please click here.
Let’s work together to create a sustainable future!
Form:
If you are the right person to be a catalyst with a strong background in business, if possible, social business at kanthari ,
wait no longer, apply, and become a part of an impactful journey!
1. Apply by filling out the online form and submit.
If your application is accepted, you will move to the 2nd step:
2. Answer Follow-up questions (in writing in an essay form),
if you pass this round, you will be invited for
3. An intake specialist and if you pass this step, you will be invited for
4. a final interview with the kanthari team (online, or possibly in person).
NOTE: We are currently only looking for applicants from India.
