Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Experience: 1 year in career counselling, student mentoring, or education NGOs.
Compensation: ₹42.5k – ₹46.6k /month
Closes on: March 11 2026
The Akanksha Foundation
Akanksha is on a mission to build one of the largest and most innovative networks of schools in India, serving children from low-income communities, to maximize their potential. Our aspirational vision for students integrates academic excellence with life skills (including socio-emotional development), which will enable each child to live an empowered life. We believe an empowered citizen must possess a sense of mastery to pursue excellence, a sense of agency to make informed choices, and a sense of purpose to serve their communities.
The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission to build an innovative school network that empowers children from underserved communities. Akanksha currently serves 14,600 students and 5,800+ alumni through its 27 schools in Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur in partnership with municipalities.
Role
A dedicated professional responsible for guiding alumni through their post-graduation journey, ensuring they have the mentorship, resources, and community connections needed to thrive in higher education and careers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of engagement strategies to keep the alumni network active and connected.
- Coordinate counselling sessions to provide guidance on career growth and personal development.
- Manage data tracking using digital tools to measure alumni success and program impact.
- Build relationships with donors, partners, and internal teams to expand support resources.
- Organize community events that bring alumni together for networking and peer support.
- Evaluate existing initiatives regularly to ensure they meet the changing needs of former students.
- Collaborate with schools and parents to bridge the gap between graduation and professional life.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience, ideally within schools or youth programs.
- Fluency in English and Hindi; proficiency in Marathi is highly preferred.
- Strong technical skills in MS Excel or Google Sheets for data reporting and tracking.
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills for facilitating group sessions.
- Proven ability to mentor first-generation learners and build trust with their families.
- Willingness to travel locally between various school sites in Mumbai.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Collaborative culture with a 5-day work week.
- On-site perks including free snacks and beverages.
- Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of thousands of young adults.
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