Sr Associate / Lead – Placement Support in Tamil Nadu | Bhumi | ₹4.5-6 LPA

Bhumi

Bhumi is one of India's largest independent youth volunteer organisations, working to give children from underserved communities a real chance at a good education. Its volunteers and full-time staff work inside government schools and community centres across the country, supporting children's learning and growth. Through the Bhumi Fellowship, it also builds a pipeline of young leaders who go on to change the public education system from within. The work is centred on the whole child: knowledge, adaptability and the resilience to thrive. This role sits within Bhumi's Fellowship programme team, which prepares final-year Fellows for their next step after the two-year fellowship ends.

Role

The Sr Associate / Lead for Placement Support helps final-year Fellows move confidently into strong post-fellowship pathways, whether that is a job, higher education or another route in the social sector. You will design and run a structured, year-long placement journey that builds Fellows' awareness of the ecosystem, opens doors to real opportunities, and prepares them to step forward as young change leaders. You will work closely with one placement support team member, the Program Managers, and a wide network of partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a year-long placement journey for Fellows, from early career awareness through to securing the right opportunity.
• Review what is working in the placement journey and improve the approach based on Fellow needs and shifts in the sector.
• Plan and deliver sessions that prepare Fellows for careers, higher education and the wider social sector ecosystem.
• Facilitate leadership connections and exposure sessions so Fellows can explore different career pathways.
• Help Fellows make informed decisions about their future through structured guidance and reflection.
• Build and manage relationships with 100+ organisations to create a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Create access to jobs, internships and exposure visits that Fellows can use during and after the fellowship.
• Work with Program Managers to guide 30+ Fellows through their post-fellowship journey.
• Track Fellow readiness so every Fellow gets the support they need at the right time.
• Drive towards 100% placement for all Fellows by monitoring outcomes closely.
• Build systems that deliver consistent and measurable placement results year on year.
• Report on placement progress and outcomes to internal teams.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Volunteering experience or previous fellowship experience is an advantage.
• Strong interest in career development, youth leadership and ecosystem building.
• Familiarity with programme planning and execution.
• Ability to track progress and improve the approach based on data and feedback.
• Comfortable facilitating sessions for groups of 20 to 50 people.
• Awareness of the non-profit sector landscape in India.
• Strong written communication for outreach to partner organisations.
• Strong verbal communication and comfort speaking with senior leaders.
• Ability to build and hold long-term relationships with many partners at once.
• Willingness to work closely with Program Managers and Fellows across locations.
• Based in or willing to work from Chennai or Coimbatore.
• No age criteria for this role.

Benefits

• Direct ownership of the placement outcomes for an entire Fellowship cohort.
• Exposure to a wide network of 100+ social sector organisations and leaders.
• Work alongside a committed team inside one of India's largest youth volunteer organisations.
• A clear path to grow into wider programme leadership.
• Full-time role with compensation set according to your profile and experience.

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