Manager - Youth Outreach

JOB DESCRIPTION Manager, Youth OutreachDepartment:Strategic Initiatives & ImpactLocation:Amaravati with statewide travelReports to:Lead – Strategic Initiatives & ImpactEntity:Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) Amaravati FoundationRole SummaryThe Manager – Youth Outreach will build and manage RTIH's statewide youth engagement network across all higher-education institutions in Andhra Pradesh. The role focuses on reaching every college—engineering, degree, polytechnic, ITI, universities—and institutionalising theRTIH Ambassador Programto cultivate a vibrant student-led innovation culture.The Manager will also collaborate with national-level youth organisations (e.g., YuWaah/UNICEF), entrepreneurship cells, student clubs, and state academic bodies to drive awareness, participation, and inclusion in RTIH programmes, hackathons, and startup initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesA. Statewide College Outreach (Primary Mandate)Create and execute a detailed plan to reach every single college in Andhra Pradesh —approx. 1,000+ institutions.Build and maintain a district-wise database of colleges, principals, innovation coordinators, and faculty champions.Conduct presentations, orientation sessions, innovation talks, and in-person visits across districts.Work with Spoke CEOs to establish regional youth networks.B. RTIH Ambassador Program (Flagship Initiative)Design the structure, selection criteria, incentives, and responsibilities for college-level RTIH Ambassadors .Recruit and onboard a minimum of one Ambassador in every college in the State.Create digital communities (WhatsApp, Discord, e-mailers) for Ambassador coordination.Train Ambassadors to run college-level awareness drives, micro-events, and challenges.Manage monthly reviews, reporting, and performance-based recognition systems.C. Youth Engagement & Capacity BuildingOrganise youth-centric activities:Innovation BootcampsEntrepreneurship 101 workshopsThematic problem statement sessionsCareer pathways in innovationSupport student teams in participating in RTIH innovation challenges and hackathons.Work with education departments and university bodies (e.g., APSCHE, JNTU, AU, SRM, BITS, GITAM, KL University).D. Partnerships with Youth-Focused OrganisationsBuild partnerships with:YuWaah / UNICEFNCC & NSSStudent Clubs (E-Cells, IEEE, ACM, IICs)Skill development organisationsNGOs working with youth empowermentCo-create youth programmes, leadership series, and volunteer-driven innovation campaigns.E. Digital Engagement & CommunicationDevelop communication plans for students:Social media campaignsMonthly youth newslettersEvent announcementsAmbassador achievementsEnsure consistent messaging between Branding & Communications Manager and Youth Outreach initiatives.Maintain an active youth-focused presence on relevant platforms.F. Internal CoordinationCollaborate closely with:Manager – Challenges (for student participation in hackathons)Manager – Branding & CommsSpoke CEOs for district-wise deploymentsAPIS and Education Department where neededProvide structured feedback from students and colleges to improve RTIH's statewide programming.G. Reporting & Knowledge CaptureMaintain:College outreach trackerAmbassador databaseParticipation dashboardsDistrict-level youth mapsProvide monthly reports, insights, and case stories in consultation with the Strategic Initiatives Lead.Qualifications & ExperienceEssentialBachelor's degree in any field; preference for social sciences, business, engineering, or youth development.2–5 years experience in:Youth outreachHigher education engagementCampus programmesCSR education initiativesEdTech, skill development, or community organisingStrong understanding of Andhra Pradesh's education system and districts.PreferredExperience working with organisations like YuWaah, Teach For India, UNICEF programmes, or youth leadership platforms.Demonstrated experience in managing volunteers, ambassadors, or large student cohorts.Telugu fluency and comfort with extensive travel.Skills & CompetenciesStrong public speaking and presentation skills.Relationship management with principals, faculty, student leaders.Ability to design youth-friendly programmes and events.Community-building across digital and offline channels.Strong organisational and tracking abilities.High energy, reliability, and ease with large-scale coordination.Empathy, patience, and a youth-first mindset.KPIs (First 12 Months)Minimum 500 colleges directly reached through physical or virtual sessions.Ambassadors appointed in 300+ colleges across districts.15,000+ students engaged across RTIH programmes.50+ student-led events coordinated by Ambassadors.3–5 partnerships established with youth organisations (YuWaah/NSS/E-Cells etc.).District-level youth innovation dashboards maintained across all 26 districts.High participation in statewide hackathons and challenges. Compensation₹10-12 LPA CTCbased on interview & experience. This is inclusive of aperformance-linked max 15% annual bonus.