The Role
Leads strategy, planning, and delivery of education programs across English, mathematics, STEM, environmental education, and IT skilling. Oversees quality and learning outcomes, strengthens volunteer retention and leadership, scales programs across regions, and develops partnerships and community engagement. Requires strong pedagogy, communication, facilitation, relationship-building, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with willingness to travel nationally and locally.
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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
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Education or a fellowship in education
- At least 3 years of program or project management experience, preferably in education
- Experience working with volunteers
- Strong understanding of pedagogy
- Very strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with volunteers
- Excellent English communication skills
- Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Willingness to travel nationally and locally as required
- Under 35 years of age
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The Company
What We Do
Bhumi is a youth-driven Indian nonprofit that empowers volunteers to create social impact through education, community development, and civic initiatives. Its programs work with children in low-income schools, shelter homes, and communities, while youth clubs and fellowships develop transformational leadership. The organization also supports environmental, animal welfare, and broader community causes through grassroots volunteering across India.
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