Marketing Event & Community Engagement Manager

Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Manager Location: Dabolim, Goa Job Type: Full-Time Department: Marketing & Business Development Reporting To: Business Head / School Leadership About the Role Rising India School of Excellence is looking for a dynamic Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Manager to build and strengthen the school's presence in Goa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing marketing initiatives, managing high-impact school events, developing local partnerships and supporting the admissions team in generating meaningful enquiries and conversions. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who understands both brand building and business outcomes. What Youll Be Responsible For Create and implement an annual marketing and community engagement strategy for the school. Develop local marketing initiatives across digital, offline, BTL, events and partnership channels. Plan and execute school-led events such as open houses, exhibitions, workshops, parent engagement activities and community programmes. Build relationships with local organisations, communities, corporates, vendors, agencies and other strategic partners. Work closely with the Admissions team to support enquiry generation, lead nurturing and admissions growth. Manage campaign schedules, budgets, vendors, agencies and execution timelines. Track campaign results, enquiries, engagement, conversions and overall marketing ROI. Coordinate with social media and content teams to maintain a consistent school brand identity. Research the local market and keep track of competitor activities, emerging trends and growth opportunities. Explore new avenues for increasing the school's visibility and connecting with prospective families. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth execution of campaigns and events. Prepare regular reports for leadership with performance insights and recommendations. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is proactive, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of marketing initiatives from planning through execution. Education Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in Marketing or Business Management would be an advantage. Experience 58 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, brand management, events, community engagement, business development or related areas. Experience in the education/school sector will be an added advantage. Candidates with experience managing campaigns, events, external agencies, vendors and partnerships will be preferred. Key Competencies Marketing Planning & Strategy Events & Experiential Marketing Community Outreach & Partnerships Brand Building Local Market Activation Campaign & Lead Management Budget & Vendor Management Digital Marketing Knowledge Performance Tracking & Reporting Stakeholder Management Strong Communication & Presentation Skills Data-driven approach to decision-making Why Join Us Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a new IB World School. Be part of the school's early-stage growth and brand-building journey. Work from a modern, state-of-the-art campus in Dabolim, Goa. Gain exposure to an international education environment. Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and multiple business functions. Collaborative and growth-focused work environment. Joining Timeline Immediate joiners are preferred. Candidates who can join within 15 days may also be considered. How to Apply Interested candidates can share their updated CV at hr@riseschool.in with the subject line: Application Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Manager Compensation: 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location: In person .