Facilitator & Counselor (On field) - PMC - NGO

We’re Hiring: Facilitator & Counselor – Pune

Location: Pune (multiple centers)
Full-time | On-Field
Experience: 1–2 years in Facilitation & Counseling| Immediate joiners preferred

About Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) is a non-profit organization committed to transforming lives through skilling and livelihood programs for youth from underserved communities. We work through public-private partnerships to create inclusive, safe, and empowering spaces where young people can build confidence, learn life skills, and create sustainable careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilitator & Counselor who is passionate about working with underprivileged youth and committed to their emotional, social, and career development. You will play a key role in delivering the Foundation Course (FC) — a transformative program focused on life skills, self-awareness, and informed career decision-making.

This role involves facilitation, counseling, and mentoring, and is ideal for someone with experience in career guidance or life skills training.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Foundation Course for batches of 25–30 youth at the Lighthouse Centre
• Ensure students complete the course with full participation and attendance
• Administer aptitude and personality assessments as part of the counseling process
• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions based on test results to guide youth toward suitable skilling pathways
• Identify and address any gaps between test outcomes and counseling insights
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and counseling feedback
• Be a role model and mentor — demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and commitment
• Support other Lighthouse activities and collaborate with team members as needed

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or any relevant field
• 1–2 years of experience in counseling, youth facilitation, life skills training, or related areas

Skills & Attributes

• Strong facilitation skills for conducting engaging sessions with youth
• Ability to build trust and meaningful relationships with students
• Deep empathy and a genuine passion for youth upliftment
• Strong communication skills in Marathi, Hindi, and English
• Confident in managing group dynamics and individual counseling
• Flexible and open to travel within Pune
• A team player who believes in the values of inclusion, integrity, and courage

How to Apply

If this sounds exciting and purposeful, we’d love to hear from you!

Email your CV to careers@lighthousecommunities.org
Subject Line: Facilitator & Counselor – Pune

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about us at www.lighthousecommunities.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹28,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person