Assistant Manager - Placement/Corporate Relationship

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and youth-centric professional to support employer engagement, placement operations, and centre-level employability initiatives across PMC Lighthouse centres.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employer Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Assist in generating and maintaining a network of local employers through calls, emails, and follow-ups.
• Support relationship building with employers and recruiters.
• Conduct field visits and market scans to identify local and mid-sized companies.
• Contribute to hyperlocal placements by sourcing opportunities relevant to PCMC Lighthouse centres.

2. Placement Strategy & Execution

• Coordinate in-house placement drives and job fairs with guidance from senior team members.
• Support in meeting placement targets by aligning youth profiles with employer requirements.
• Conduct pre-placement profiling and schedule students as per employer needs.
• Facilitate pre-placement talks, orientation sessions, and follow-ups with employers and youth.
• Assist with one-to-one youth interactions for interview preparation and screening.
• Call and follow up with youth to track employment status and resolve concerns.

3. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain updated records of all placement-related data.
• Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly placement reports.
• Document new placement partnerships and keep the recruiter database updated.
• Track youth progress across the placement lifecycle (profile ready → interview → placed → retained).

4. Special Focus Areas

• Hyperlocal Placements: Support identification and sourcing of job opportunities across PMC centres.
• Youth Preparation: Conduct one-to-one interactions for interview readiness and employability support.
• Centre Support: Assist Lighthouse centres with placement and operational tasks, including youth readiness checks and follow-up calls.

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree, preferably in Development Studies, HR, Training, or related fields.
• 4+ years of experience in Placements/Corporate Relations, ideally within an NGO or youth skilling ecosystem.
• Familiarity with local employers and job aggregators in the Pune region.
• Experience with employability skills or vocational training programs is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; youth-friendly and confident.
• Comfortable working with deadlines and structured processes.
• Flexibility to manage extended working hours when required.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Interested?

If this sounds exciting, send us your CV with the job title in the subject line at careers@lighthousecommunities.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person