Placement Coordinator – GOYN (Senior Executive)
Location: Pune
Organization: Lighthouse Communities Foundation
Job Type: Full-time | 1-year Contract
Experience: 3–5 years
Sector: NGO / Livelihoods / Youth Empowerment
Salary: As per industry standards
About us
Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation. The Lighthouses are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, Corporates, NGOs and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centres is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500-odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad and also States viz. Delhi, Odisha, Hyderabad and UP.
About the Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN)
As the Anchor Partner for GOYN in India, Lighthouse Communities Foundation leads the implementation of this global initiative aimed at catalyzing system shifts for youth opportunity. GOYN works with “Opportunity Youth” — young people aged 15–29 who are out of school, unemployed, or engaged in informal work — to create sustainable training, employment, and income-earning pathways.
In Pune, GOYN focuses on unlocking the economic potential of Opportunity Youth through a “Collective Impact” approach that brings together key stakeholders across the ecosystem. The initiative aims to ensure that every Opportunity Youth in the city has access to dignified, productive, and sustainable livelihood opportunities, with Lighthouse Communities Foundation serving as the anchor organisation driving coordination, partnerships, and on-ground impact.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Placement Coordinator (Senior Executive) to drive end-to-end placement operations for GOYN in Pune. You’ll be working closely with the State Placement Manager to engage employers, organize job drives, support youth through the hiring process, and follow up on post-placement outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesEmployer & Ecosystem Mapping
- Identify employers across Pune by sector and hiring cycles.
- Build partnerships with ITIs, Skill Universities, Polytechnics, and training institutions.
- Maintain a live employer database.
Youth Outreach & Inclusion
- Engage youth from marginalized groups (SC/ST, women, low-income, night school students).
- Coordinate with field teams to mobilize youth batches for placements.
Placement Drives
- Organize quarterly mega job drives (200+ youth, 50% placement conversion).
- Conduct monthly job drives with consistent employer and youth participation.
- Manage logistics, coordination, and post-placement support.
Documentation & Reporting
- Track placement records, feedback, and outcomes.
- Maintain placement documents, reports, and event schedules.
Coordination & Youth Support
- Collaborate with Career Pathways and Engagement teams.
- Provide interview prep, orientation, and retention support to placed youth.
Who We’re Looking ForEducation & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 4–5 years of experience in recruitment, placement, or youth employability.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Strong coordination and reporting abilities.
- Familiarity with Bhubaneswar’s employment and skilling ecosystem.
- Proficiency in MS Office and field-readiness.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact on youth livelihoods in underserved communities.
- Work in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
- Be part of a nationally recognized, high-impact initiative.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
