Project Coordinator – STEM Education Programs
Organization: BharatCaresLocation: Vadodara / SuratEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: 2–5 YearsEducation: Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Work, Education, Science, Engineering, Management, Development Studies, or related disciplines
Position Overview
BharatCares is seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Coordinator – STEM Education Programs to oversee the implementation of STEM education initiatives across schools. The role involves program coordination, stakeholder engagement, trainer supervision, reporting, monitoring, and ensuring high-quality execution of project activities.
The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills, experience working with schools or education programs, and the ability to coordinate effectively with government departments, school authorities, trainers, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Implementation & Coordination
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of STEM education programs across assigned schools.
- Develop project work plans and ensure timely execution of activities, milestones, and deliverables.
- Conduct regular field visits to schools to monitor program quality, participation, and outcomes.
- Ensure smooth coordination between trainers, schools, partners, and internal project teams.
2. Team Management & Capacity Building
- Mentor and support STEM Trainers in effective classroom facilitation and student engagement.
- Conduct regular review meetings and provide guidance to improve program delivery.
- Monitor trainer performance, attendance, reporting, and activity implementation.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school principals, teachers, education departments, and local government stakeholders.
- Coordinate with school authorities for scheduling sessions, permissions, and program-related activities.
- Represent BharatCares in meetings, school events, and stakeholder consultations.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders.
4. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain project trackers, activity records, attendance data, and implementation documentation.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and donor reports highlighting progress, achievements, and challenges.
- Monitor project targets and ensure timely completion of planned deliverables.
- Document success stories, case studies, testimonials, and best practices from the field.
5. Event Management & Logistics Coordination
- Support the planning and execution of STEM exhibitions, innovation fairs, competitions, and school engagement events.
- Coordinate with vendors and partners for STEM kits, learning materials, logistics, and event requirements.
- Ensure availability and proper utilization of project resources and equipment.
- Monitor budgets and support project-related procurement processes as required.
6. Quality Assurance & Impact Monitoring
- Conduct regular reviews to assess the quality and effectiveness of program implementation.
- Track student participation, learning outcomes, and STEM Club activities.
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.
- Support data collection, impact assessment, and program evaluation activities.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Experience working with schools, government departments, or education-focused programs.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and MIS management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project timelines effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel extensively across project locations.
Preferred Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in education programs, STEM initiatives, CSR projects, or development sector projects.
- Experience working with schools, teachers, and government education departments.
- Understanding of STEM education, experiential learning, or technology-based education programs will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, and English preferred.
Why Join BharatCares?
- Opportunity to lead impactful STEM education initiatives.
- Work closely with schools, educators, government stakeholders, and young innovators.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization creating meaningful social impact through education and technology.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person