INTERNSHIP - EVENT & CREATIVE OPERATIONS

ABOUT AWEKSHA

Aweksha is a Bengaluru-based trust committed to ending gender-based violence and discrimination against girls and women in Karnataka. We work through crisis intervention, legal and emotional support, advocacy, research, outreach, and training. Recently, we launched Law and Its Limitations: An Empirical Study on Domestic Violence and Marital Cruelty, a landmark research report that sheds light on the systemic challenges women face in accessing justice.

Manotsava – National Mental Health Festival is a vibrant public engagement platform that aims to bridge the gap between mental health research and society. Through powerful conversations, hands-on workshops, meaningful discussions and engaging sessions with experts, Manotsava explores mental health in the context of science, society, communities, technology, lived experiences, art, and a lot more. This 2-day event brings together students, parents, doctors, mental health practitioners, researchers, artists, NGOs, and community voices on one shared platform. The third edition of Manotsava will be held on December 5-6, 2026, at Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Bengaluru.

Role Title: Intern -Event & Creative Operations (Manotsava 2026)
Location: Bengaluru
Internship Type: Full time, On-site | Duration: 1 month; Unpaid

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Aweksha is looking for a creative, enthusiastic and proactive intern to support the planning and execution of Manostva, an upcoming event focused on awareness, engagement and interactive learning.



The intern will work closely with the core team in developing activity concepts, preparing creative and visual materials, coordinating event requirements and supporting the overall event execution.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a proactive, and creative, Event & Creative Operations Intern for animmediate 1-month, full-time engagement (primarily in office at our Bengaluru office, with flexible WFH options). In this role, you will play a hands-on part in designing,planning, and organizing the stall for Manotsava 2026.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the team in end-to-end planning, logistics, and on-ground execution of the stall.
- Conceptualize and create visual materials, event collateral, and creative displays using Canva and hands-on art/crafts.
- Coordinate and follow up on event-related requirements, materials and resources.
- Support the team in managing stalls, activity stations and other event arrangements.
- Conceptualise and create visual materials, event collaterals, posters, infographics and creative displays using Canva and hands on creative approaches.
- Design interactive stall elements, and visual storytelling pieces that reflect Aweksha’s work.




- Collaborate adaptively with the core project team to handle daily event-preparation tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

- Strong alignment with an intersectional feminist lens and a clear understanding of the politics of Domestic Violence and mental health.
- Experience or strong interest in event organization, logistics, and coordination.
- Creative and artistic abilities, with proficiency in Canva, basic graphic design or hands-on art and craft.
- Highly adaptive, creative thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Available to join immediately for a 1-month full-time duration.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief note on why you'd like to work with Aweksha to [email protected] on or before 9th November 2026. Applications would be considered on a first come first serve basis. Incomplete applications would not be considered. The selected candidates would be called for an interview. Aweksha is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of caste, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or other axes of social identity with regard to any employment practices and actions. We also recognize the need for affirmative action for persons from marginalized groups. Women, individuals belonging to marginalized castes, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women belonging to minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Pay: Up to ₹0.10 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka

📌 Events Coordinator (Richmond Town)
🏢 Aweksha
📍 Richmond Town