Project Coordinator– Mental Health & Wellbeing

Experience: 4–5 years

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

About the Role The Project Coordinator – Mental Health & Wellbeing will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of mental health and wellbeing initiatives across colleges and communities. The role will involve conducting mental health sessions, engaging with educational institutions, coordinating with mental health professionals and project teams, and ensuring timely achievement of project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and manage the implementation of mental health and wellbeing programs as per project objectives and timelines
- Conduct mental health awareness, wellbeing, life skills, and related sessions for students and other identified groups
- Develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate sessions and activities based on the needs of the target group
- Identify and reach out to colleges and educational institutions for project implementation
- Present and pitch mental health and wellbeing programs to colleges and coordinate their participation
- Schedule and coordinate mental health sessions, workshops, awareness programs, and other activities with institutions
- Coordinate with counsellors, psychologists, trainers, college authorities, and other stakeholders for smooth program delivery
- Supervise and support project team members and ensure effective coordination of field activities
- Conduct regular field visits and monitor the quality and effectiveness of sessions and activities
- Track project targets, participation, outcomes, and other key indicators through MIS and regular reporting




- Collect and maintain session records, attendance, feedback, photographs, case studies, and other project documentation
- Address field-level challenges and ensure timely resolution of implementation issues
- Prepare project updates, presentations, reports, and donor-related documentation
- Maintain confidentiality and follow appropriate protocols while handling mental health-related information and interactions
- Identify project risks and escalate concerns to the reporting manager as required

Qualification and Experience

- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Management, Public Health, Education, or a related field
- 4–5 years of experience in project management, mental health, wellbeing, counselling, community programs, or related social sector initiatives
- Experience in conducting awareness or wellbeing sessions for youth/students
- Experience in working with colleges, educational institutions, or community-based programs
- Experience in stakeholder coordination and project implementation

Required Skills

- Solid facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to conduct mental health and wellbeing sessions
- Good understanding of mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing, stress management, and related youth-focused topics
- Strong communication, coordination, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage with students and young adults in an interactive and sensitive manner
- Good documentation, reporting, and MIS skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English
- Willingness to travel within Pune and to project locations as required

📌 Project Coordinator (Mental Health & Wellbeing) (India)
🏢 Y4D Foundation
📍 India