Manager - Education Programmes

Job Description

About the role:
The Educational Program Manager will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Bhumi's education interventions under the Bhumi Clubs initiative. The role demands a balance of programmatic excellence, volunteer engagement, and team leadership to deliver impactful, scalable, and sustainable educational outcomes.
About the Program:
Bhumi aims to educate 1 lakh children and youth by 2035 through a volunteer-driven movement, where nurtured beneficiaries become future leaders, educators, and change-makers — creating a snowball effect of nurturing talent for an educated India.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality education programme delivery through structured interventions and effective implementation.
  
• Maximise learning outcomes of students in English, Maths, STEM (shelter homes), Environment Education (schools), and IT Skilling (youth).
  
• Improve volunteer retention and develop volunteer leadership to strengthen programme ownership.
  
• Sustainably scale the programme across regions through innovation, partnerships, and community engagement.
  

Educational Qualification/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, or a fellowship in education essential.
  
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the education sector.
  
• Experience working with volunteers is essential.
  

Knowledge & Skill sets required:

• Good understanding of pedagogy.
  
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with volunteers.
  
• Excellent communication skills- English.
  
• Proactive, Self-Monitored, Resourceful, Accountable
  
• Problem solving and Decision-making skills are essential
  
• Willingness to travel nationally and locally as required
  
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
  

Others:

• Scope : Full Time
  
• Age Criteria : under 35 years
  
• Reporting to : Bhumi Clubs - Manager.
  
• Salary Range: 7,00,000 - 8,50,000
  
• Expected Start Date: Immediate
  
• Location: Chennai/Hybrid