Field Associate

Farmers for Forests (F4F); Nagpur District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Farmers for Forests (F4F) in Nagpur is hiring four 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, monitoring work quality, gathering field data, and supporting contractor activities.

Requirements include a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies or related field, 1–3 years in relevant roles, strong stamina, and fluency in Hindi/Marathi. Location is Nagpur, with on-site full-time work.

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 will be considered.
• High physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in Nagpur’s summer; strong Hindi/Marathi communication.

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 logs of daily site activities.
• Contractor Coordination: 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

Site engineering

Outdoor work

Hindi/Marathi communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies/forestry

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.