Job ID: 301124

Program Support Officer

Antarang Foundation

Location: Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Dharashiv, Yamunanagar, Maharashtra

Apply by: 10 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

The Role: Program Support Officer
Location: Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Dharashiv, Yamunanagar Part-Time
Join the team that shapes thousands of young careers. Including your own!

Major Responsibilities
Execute structured career education sessions in all allocated schools and grades, maintaining session frequency and quality standards
Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment to ensure maximum student participation
Adjust how you teach to suit your local audience, while keeping the core course content intact
Analyse assessment and exit slip data to understand student progress and adapt support accordingly.
Deliver Quality Career Sessions
Administer Baseline, Endline, and Module Based (BL/EL) assessments
Ensure OMR(Optical Mark Recognition) hygiene: accurate collection, annotation, and timely submission of all student data
Upload Session scheduling, Attendance and other data at regular intervals
Maintain scheduling records, conduct pilots, maintain pilot data, and all district/state-level reporting requirements
Flag implementation challenges and propose solutions to the state/district team.
Data Management
Counselling and Personalised Student Support
Conduct individual career counselling sessions for all students
Added support at transition points, those at risk of dropout, and those with specific guidance needs
Facilitate structured group reflection and peer-learning opportunities where relevant
Connect students to relevant resources, platforms (NCS, Shiksha), and industry networks.
Parent and Community Engagement
Conduct parent information and orientation sessions
Conduct telephonic follow-ups and home visits (with School Teacher) for high-risk or high-need students
Navigate community contexts and gendered expectations with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
School Ecosystem Investment
Hold regular meetings with the Head Master, submit structured reports, and advocate for embedding career education in school culture
Build relationships with teachers and school staff to create a supportive learning environment.
Industry Exposure and Alumni Engagement
Coordinate industry visits, career fairs, and speaker sessions
Facilitate student engagement with alumni and working professionals from relevant sectors
Curate testimonials and impact stories from students and industry partners.
Support alumni through transition calls, events, and ongoing communication, while identifying
opportunities to deepen their involvement in program activities
Professional Learning and Development
Attend all Training sessions,including onboarding and refresher training, monthly workshops
Engage with the LMS(Learning Management System) for continuous learning, certification, and
Professional Development
Participate in peer-learning communities and contribute to team knowledge-building through research- especially during non-school weeks

Profile Requisite

Graduate in any discipline; candidates with a background in Social Sciences or Education are preferred
Able to commit 5 hours per day Monday-Saturday for at least a year
B.Ed. or a certification in Counselling is an added advantage
Proficiency in the local language is mandatory; working knowledge of English is required
1–2 years of experience in classroom management, student facilitation, or a related educational setting
Prior experience working with adolescents and first-generation learners is strongly preferred
Exposure to community-based or grassroots programme work is desirable
Basic digital literacy — Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms) and WhatsApp
Ability to maintain programme documentation and related work products
Empathetic and sensitive when working with teenage learners across diverse social backgrounds
Strong community connect with an understanding of local context
Solution-oriented, accountable, and self-driven
Builds trust-based relationships with students, families, and team members

Job Email ID:

nidhi(at)antarangfoundation.org