About this opportunity

Company: The Queer Muslim Project (TQMP)

Location Type: Remote / Hybrid
Location: India
Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹55,000 – ₹70,000 INR per month

Experience: Mid-level (2-4 years)

The Queer Muslim Project is a cultural and storytelling platform that centres the lives, histories, and creative practices of queer Muslims. Through programs, narratives, and community-led spaces, TQMP supports artists, writers, filmmakers, and cultural workers to reflect, imagine, and build more just futures. Its work is rooted in care, collaboration, and the belief that storytelling is a powerful tool for narrative change and collective belonging.

They’re seeking a Programs Associate to help hold, shape, and bring its programs to life. This role sits at the heart of TQMP’s work, supporting the planning, coordination, and care that allow artists, writers, filmmakers, and cultural workers to gather, learn, and create together.

Working closely with the Programs Lead, the Programs Associate will support program design, logistics, communication, documentation, and learning across multiple initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making complex work run smoothly, values both relationships and details, and is curious about narrative change with the opportunity to grow into deeper programmatic leadership over time.

Key responsibilities:

Program Support & Delivery

Support day-to-day planning and delivery of TQMP programs, including scheduling, coordination, and communication with participants, facilitators, partners, and consultants
Translate program ideas into workable plans, timelines, and systems aligned with TQMP’s values and capacity
Assist with end-to-end program delivery, ensuring clarity, care, and intentionality
Support meeting preparation and facilitation, including agendas, notes, and follow-ups

Systems, Documentation & Operations

Maintain shared program records, workflows, and internal documentation
Support reporting processes by drafting inputs, tracking timelines, and coordinating with partners
Assist with program budget tracking, including expense logs, invoices, and reimbursements, in collaboration with the Programs Lead

Community Care & Alumni Engagement

Support relationship-building with prospective, current, and past program participants
Help nurture alumni engagement across TQMP’s network with warm, clear, and responsive communication
Assist with outreach and community-facing activities connected to programs

Learning, Feedback & Reflection

Coordinate program feedback collection across initiatives
Support organisation of reflections, learnings, and participant insights
Work with the team and external consultants (when needed) to strengthen feedback loops and learning practices
Document learnings to inform future program design

Who this role is for:

2–4 years of experience supporting programs, projects, or community-based initiatives
Strong interest in operational work and an understanding of how systems enable creative, people-centred work
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Clear and thoughtful communicator in English, particularly in writing
Basic understanding of budget tracking and administrative processes
Curiosity about narrative change and how programs can build collective power over time
Experience with facilitation or MEAL processes is a plus, but not required

To apply:

Submit your application with your CV, portfolio, and any relevant materials via the link on their official careers page:

Click here to apply!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We appreciate all applications but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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