Program Associate – Pune

Location: Pune
Experience: 3–4 Years
Employment Type: Full-time

About Lighthouse Communities Foundation

At Lighthouse Communities Foundation, we empower underserved youth with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to build sustainable careers and transform their lives.

As a Program Associate, you'll play a key role in guiding young people throughout their learning and employment journey—from enrollment and skill development to placement and alumni engagement. If you're passionate about mentoring youth and creating meaningful social impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

Support Program Delivery

- Ensure smooth implementation of skilling and livelihood programs at the centre.
- Help achieve learner participation, completion, and employment outcomes.
- Coordinate day-to-day program activities to ensure a positive learner experience.

Mentor & Engage Youth

- Build meaningful relationships with learners and motivate them throughout their journey.
- Identify and nurture student leaders and alumni volunteers to strengthen community engagement.
- Encourage participation and foster a supportive learning environment.

Monitor Learning Progress

- Track attendance, learner progress, and engagement.
- Identify learning challenges and coordinate timely interventions with the training team.
- Ensure students successfully complete their skilling programs.

Prepare Youth for Employment

- Work closely with the placement team to prepare learners for interviews and employment opportunities.
- Support students with placement readiness activities and ensure participation in scheduled interviews.

Maintain Program Data

- Update learner records and program information on internal systems and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Track key program metrics and generate insights to improve outcomes.





Support Centre Operations

- Assist the Centre Head with daily centre operations and program coordination.
- Demonstrate Lighthouse values through professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree (BBA, MBA, MSW, or a related discipline).

Experience

- 3–4 years of experience in skilling, livelihoods, education, youth development, or community programs.

Skills

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with youth from underserved communities is preferred.
- Comfortable using MS Office, Google Workspace, and basic data management tools.
- Robust organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
- Open to travel across Pune

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are

- Passionate about youth empowerment and social impact.
- Empathetic, patient, and able to build trust with diverse groups.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in community settings.
- A collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership.

Why Join Lighthouse Communities Foundation?

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- Work alongside passionate professionals committed to community transformation.
- Grow your career while creating measurable social impact.

Apply Now

If you're excited to help young people build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Email your resume to: [email protected]

Subject Line: Application – Program Associate – Pune

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Associate - Pune (India)
🏢 LCF (Lighthouse Communities Foundation)
📍 India