Communication & Stakeholder Management Intern

About the Role

The 11:11 Flea by Sangam India is looking for a highly proactive and empathetic Communication & Stakeholder Management professional to join their core team in Pune. This role acts as a bridge between the brand, creative founders, and the community, ensuring all stakeholders feel heard, supported, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Founder & Brand Relations: Manage end-to-end communication with independent brands, artisans, and creative founders. Guide them through the onboarding, curation, and event execution process.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for venue partners, vendors, sponsors, and internal teams before, during, and after the flea.
• Community Building: Drive engagement and cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships with small business owners. Be a supportive voice.
• Operational Communication: Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless on-ground execution in Pune.
• Database & Strategy: Curate and maintain strong stakeholder databases. Assist in crafting communication strategies that align with Sangam India’s vision of building the creative economy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pune-Based: Located in Pune and can operate in a hybrid work model (preferably in-person).
• Work Mode: Hybrid (Preferably in-person).
• Commitment: Part-time (Preferably full-time).

Qualifications

• People Person: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for building warm, professional relationships.
• Empathetic & Founder-First: Deep understanding of small businesses and creative founders, with the ability to communicate with patience and clarity.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Ability to juggle multiple conversations, emails, and messages without losing details.
• Ecosystem Builder: Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and enjoys building things from the ground up.