Community Engagement Executive

About the job:Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hyderabad

Report to: Centre Head

The community engagement executive plays a critical role in driving community mobilization, youth enrollment, and sustained engagement at the Lighthouse Centre. This role combines grassroots relationship-building, data discipline, event planning, and centre-level coordination to ensure strong enrolment, retention, and placement outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with communities, building trust, and driving youth participation in transformational programs. If you are passionate about community transformation and enjoy working on measurable impact goals, this role is for you.

Your role in supporting the organisational goals:

A. Community Mobilization & Enrolment

1. Mobilize eligible youth into the Foundation Course and skilling programs.

2. Ensure appropriate enrolment aligned with program objectives.

B. Community & Parent Engagement

1. Develop strong relationships with families and community members.

2. Build networks with local NGOs and community groups to expand outreach.

C. Outreach & Engagement Activities

1. Plan and execute innovative community outreach events.

2. Create engaging and welcoming experiences that attract youth to the Lighthouse Centre.

D. Data & Coordination

1. Maintain timely and accurate updates of outreach dashboards, master sheets, and mapping tools.

2. Coordinate closely with the centre head and the central team.

3. Support overall centre management and placement-related efforts.

E. Student Leadership Development:

1. Mentor students to become Lighthouse leaders and role models within their communities.

2. Support youth in pursuing meaningful career pathways.

Preferred skill sets, years of experience, and professional background:

1. Graduate/Postgraduate (MSW preferred)

2. 2+ years of Experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, or grassroots development

3. Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (local language proficiency preferred).

5. Experience in outreach, mobilization, or field-based roles.

6. Event planning and execution capabilities.

7. Strong data management skills (MS Excel/Google Sheets).

8. Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

9. Interest or experience in mentoring and youth development.

10. Problem-solving mindset with adaptability to field challenges.

11. Passion for social impact and achieving measurable outcomes.

12. Willing to travel locally.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceare from Hyderabad onlySalary:₹ 3,60,000 - 3,80,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:5 days a week, Health InsuranceSkills required:MS-Excel, Report Writing and Effective CommunicationOther Requirements:3. speaks Telugu4. has NGO experience5. comfortable with 90% field travel/fieldwork6. has mobilisation and community visit experienceAbout Company:Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the areas of skilling and livelihoods for underserved urban youth, particularly those from low-income and slum communities, by helping them build agency, workplace competencies, and employability skills to make informed career and life choices and achieve sustainable livelihoods. The Foundation operates Lighthouse Centres through a strong public-private partnership model that brings together the Government, corporates, NGOs, and citizens to support the socio-economic transformation of youth and their communities. The Government provides the locations and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse Centres, corporates contribute CSR funding towards operational expenses, and NGOs provide various skilling programs and courses for youth. The initiative has reached more than 400 of Pune's approximately 500 slum communities and has expanded to other locations, including PCMC, Dombivli, Aurangabad, Delhi, Odisha, and Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hyderabad

Report to: Centre Head

The community engagement executive plays a critical role in driving community mobilization, youth enrollment, and sustained engagement at the Lighthouse Centre. This role combines grassroots relationship-building, data discipline, event planning, and centre-level coordination to ensure strong enrolment, retention, and placement outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with communities, building trust, and driving youth participation in transformational programs. If you are passionate about community transformation and enjoy working on measurable impact goals, this role is for you.

Your role in supporting the organisational goals:

A. Community Mobilization & Enrolment

1. Mobilize eligible youth into the Foundation Course and skilling programs.

2. Ensure appropriate enrolment aligned with program objectives.

B. Community & Parent Engagement

1. Develop strong relationships with families and community members.

2. Build networks with local NGOs and community groups to expand outreach.

C. Outreach & Engagement Activities

1. Plan and execute innovative community outreach events.

2. Create engaging and welcoming experiences that attract youth to the Lighthouse Centre.

D. Data & Coordination

1. Maintain timely and accurate updates of outreach dashboards, master sheets, and mapping tools.

2. Coordinate closely with the centre head and the central team.

3. Support overall centre management and placement-related efforts.

E. Student Leadership Development:

1. Mentor students to become Lighthouse leaders and role models within their communities.

2. Support youth in pursuing meaningful career pathways.

Preferred skill sets, years of experience, and professional background:

1. Graduate/Postgraduate (MSW preferred)

2. 2+ years of Experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, or grassroots development

3. Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (local language proficiency preferred).

5. Experience in outreach, mobilization, or field-based roles.

6. Event planning and execution capabilities.

7. Strong data management skills (MS Excel/Google Sheets).

8. Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

9. Interest or experience in mentoring and youth development.

10. Problem-solving mindset with adaptability to field challenges.

11. Passion for social impact and achieving measurable outcomes.

12. Willing to travel locally.