Field Associate

Farmers for Forests; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers for Forests (F4F) in Nagpur is hiring 4 energetic Field Associates to drive on-site execution of the Thermal Comfort Park project. You will work under the Project Manager, spending most time on-site tracking quality, gathering field data, and supporting contractor activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on field supervision in Nagpur's climate, coordinating with labor and contractors, recording environmental measurements, photos, and daily logs to ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Landscape Design.
• 1–3 years in field supervision, site engineering, landscaping, or urban development projects; freshers with internship may apply.
• High physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in Nagpur’s climate; strong Hindi/Marathi communication.

Responsibilities

• On-Site Monitoring and Site Identification: supervise daily physical construction, identify suitable sites for expansion and installation activities.
• Field Survey & Data Collection: record environmental/microclimate measurements, take site photos, log daily site activities.
• Contractor Coordination: be the primary contact for daily labor, material deliveries, and sub-contractor supervision.
• Quality & Compliance Checks: ensure materials match specifications and work adheres to safety standards.
• Logistics Support: coordinate tools, machinery, and material movement across the site.

Skills

Field supervision

Data collection

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Outdoor work stamina

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies/Ecology/Forestry/Horticulture/Botany/Landscape Design

Job description

F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.

We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi . We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum .

Job Description

About the Role

We are hiring 4 energetic Field Associates to drive the daily, hands-on execution of the Thermal Comfort Park project in Nagpur. The selected candidates will work under the supervision of the Project Manager, spending the majority of their time physically present on-site tracking work quality, gathering field data, and supporting contractor activities.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Monitoring and Site Identification: Supervise daily physical construction, identify suitable sites for expansion, planting, and installation activities on the park site.

Field Survey & Data Collection: Assist in recording environmental/microclimate measurements, taking site photos, and keeping logs of daily site activities.

Contractor Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for daily labor, material deliveries, and sub-contractor supervision.

Quality & Compliance Checks: Ensure materials delivered match specifications and work executed adheres to safety standards.

Logistics Support: Coordinate tools, machinery, and material movement across the site.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Skills

Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Landscape Design.

Experience: 1–3 years in field supervision, site engineering, landscaping, or urban development projects. Freshers with strong project internship experience will also be considered.

Capabilities: High physical stamina, comfort working outdoors in Nagpur's summer weather conditions, and strong communication skills in Hindi/Marathi.

Location Constraint: Must be currently located in Nagpur or immediately available to work physically on-site full-time.

Compensation & Work Conditions

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, range - 2.5 to 3.5 lakh pa

Work Hours: Standard site operating hours; requires flexibility during intensive execution phases.