Founder Office Associate and Research Assistant

Role: Research Assistant & Founder’s Office Associate

Company: Backyard Botanist India

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

About the Role

Backyard Botanist (BB) operates at the intersection of ecological restoration, urban afforestation, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, and nature-based solutions. We are seeking a proactive, organized, and research-oriented individual to work closely with the Founder’s Office, supporting research, client management, business outreach, and day-to-day execution. This role offers an opportunity for someone who enjoys working across research, communication, coordination, and business operations while contributing to environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Documentation: Conduct sectoral research, identify potential clients, CSR opportunities, funding avenues, tenders, and relevant environmental initiatives.
• Founder’s Office Support: Assist the Founder with daily priorities, meetings, presentations, proposals, reports, and internal coordination.
• Client Management & Outreach: Draft professional emails, communicate with prospective and existing clients, support business development, and maintain client relationships.
• CRM & Follow-ups: Maintain the CRM database, track leads and conversations, schedule follow-ups, and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports, outreach trackers, research briefs, and project documentation.
• Coordination & Execution: Follow up with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders to keep tasks and deliverables on track.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable with professional emails, spreadsheets, presentations, and documentation.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, LinkedIn outreach, and business research is an advantage.
• A proactive, detail-oriented individual who can take ownership and work independently.

Qualifications

• Candidates with backgrounds in Environmental Studies, Business Administration, Management, Research, Communications, or related fields are encouraged to apply.