Curriculum & Content Associate

PURPOSE :   The Curriculum & Content Associate will be responsible for researching, designing, and producing evidence-based mentoring sessions and activities that build work readiness and well-being among college-going youth from low-income backgrounds. This role blends instructional design, applied research, and content creation for a digital-first learning platform. In addition, the Associate will support Mentor Together’s communications team by creating learning-related social media content and supporting other storytelling projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Curriculum Research & Development (50%)

Conduct literature reviews and secondary research on themes such as life skills, employability, mentorship, and the future of work.

Translate insights into structured concept notes and session designs aligned with Mentor Together’s relationship-centered mentoring approach.

Create high-quality, engaging curriculum materials tailored for digital learning environments.

Collaborate with language experts to adapt content for translation and localization. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing through team workshops or learning hours to disseminate research insights or curriculum innovations.

Curriculum Review & Feedback Integration (20%)

Gather feedback from mentors and mentees on session content and delivery experience.

Analyze usage patterns and qualitative feedback to assess curriculum effectiveness and suggest improvements. Conduct regular fidelity checks to ensure adherence to content delivery standards and quality benchmarks.

Social Media & Communications (20%)

Collaborate with internal teams to source stories, updates, and program milestones for social media.

Draft and schedule posts aligned with the communications calendar and Mentor Together’s brand tone.

Monitor platform trends and audience engagement to optimize content style and format.

Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth) and provide actionable insights.

Support community interaction by responding to queries and comments across platforms.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES :

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, education, social sciences); postgraduate qualification preferred.

Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, especially in the life skills or employability space.

Familiarity with digital learning tools or prior experience in digital content creation.

Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.

Well-organized with strong planning and project management skills.                                                                                                                    Creative thinker who is detail-oriented and mission-aligned.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW :

Mentor Together is India’s pioneering non-profit organization advancing the youth mentoring movement. We empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through structured one-to-one mentoring relationships that support their aspirations and success.

Our flagship digital mentoring initiative, Mentor To Go, connects college students with trained professionals across India. With over 50,000 mentees and 20,000 mentors onboarded, and partnerships with 300+ institutions and 40+ corporate partners, we are committed to scaling meaningful mentoring across the country.

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OUR VALUES :

At Mentor Together, our values are not just guiding principles—they shape how we work, how we collaborate, and how we serve young people across India :

Youth Centricity

We place the voices, needs, and aspirations of our mentees at the heart of everything we do. Mentoring, to us, is a partnership that empowers each young person to define and pursue their own goals and potential.

Impact Driven

We are committed to meaningful, measurable change. Our work is grounded in strong theories of change, robust data systems, and continuous learning to drive long-term outcomes for youth.

Organisation & Team First

We believe in the collective strength of our team. By upholding trust, integrity, and mutual respect, we place the mission and organization above individual interests to serve the greater good.

Invigorating Workplace

We strive to build an invigorating workplace where every team member feels valued and supported. We celebrate individuality, nurture learning, and create opportunities for each person to grow—in their role and as a human being.