Organisation Background : The Akanksha Foundation is a 30+ year old non-profit organization with the mission to build creative schools that will empower children & young adults from underserved communities and influence the ecosystem. Akanksha supports 14,600 students through the formal-school education program and 5,800 alumni from low-income backgrounds. Our 27 English-medium schools run in partnership with municipal corporations in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. We provide students from underserved communities a high-quality, holistic education at no cost. Our aim is to give students the knowledge, skills, and values they need to lead empowered lives, maximize their potential and break out of the cycle of poverty.

With a vision to scale our impact we codified our practices and, in 2022, joined forces with Nagpur Municipal Corporation and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to take these practices to nearly 200 public schools under 'Project Setu'.

Position: Associate | Front Desk & Office Administration

Function/Team: Central Admin & Procurement

Location: Pune

Compensation: 35,0000 - 40,0000

Overview of the Team : The Central Admin & Procurement team is entrusted with managing the admin, procurement and logístical needs of all teams, schools and events at Akanksha. The team liaises with external vendors and internal stakeholders for various procurement needs and also manages the administration, insurance and travel desk of Mumbai & Pune central offices.

Reports to: Manager - Central Administration & Procurement

Roles & Responsibilities : Front Desk Management :

- Manage the front desk operations, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for all visitors.
- Register and monitor visitor entry and exit; ensure adherence to security and access protocols.
- Handle incoming and outgoing calls,



respond to general inquiries, and redirect calls appropriately.
- Coordinate receipt, dispatch, and tracking of couriers and parcels.
- Maintain records of material movement (inward and outward) and ensure proper handover to concerned teams.

Event and Facility Management :

- Support planning and on-ground coordination for city-level programs, ensuring venue readiness, vendor coordination, and smooth event execution.
- Oversee office cleaning and housekeeping management to ensure proper hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance of office premises.
- Coordinate with cleaning vendors and housekeeping staff for regular cleaning schedules, monitoring service quality, and resolving any facility-related issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure availability of cleaning supplies and coordinate with housekeeping staff to maintain hygiene and workplace cleanliness across the office.
- Provide support on additional tasks based on departmental priorities.

What you need for this Position : Role Requirements :

- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in front office/reservations, office upkeep and maintenance, including event and meeting management.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- High attention to detail and process adherence.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently.
- Basic knowledge of billing, invoicing, and payment processes.

Qualification :

- Graduation in any stream.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- What is your current CTC?
- What is your expected CTC?
- What is your notice period?
- Are you willing to relocate or commute to Pune?

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate - Front Desk & Office Administration (Pune)
🏢 The Akanksha Foundation
📍 Pune