Youth Engagement Coordinator

**Job Title**: Youth Engagement Coordinator - GOYN

**Location**: Bhubaneswar (with travel across Cuttack and nearby communities)
**Employment Type**: Full-time, 1-Year Contract (Renewable based on performance and funding)
**Reporting to**: Youth Engagement Lead (YEL)

**About Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF)**:
Lighthouse Communities Foundation (formerly Pune City Connect) is a non-profit organization working to transform the lives of disadvantaged youth through life skills, employment, and entrepreneurship. Through powerful partnerships with the Government, Corporates, and NGOs, LCF operates youth-centric programs across several cities, including Pune, PCMC, Dombivli, Aurangabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Odisha.

**Core Values**: Empathy | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage

**About the Program - Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN)**:
GOYN is a global initiative aimed at unlocking meaningful livelihood opportunities for **Opportunity Youth**, who are out of school, unemployed, or in informal jobs. In India, LCF leads the GOYN initiative in partnership with global and national organizations. The initiative builds a collaborative ecosystem for youth development and supports youth-led innovation and leadership.

**About the Role**:
We are looking for an energetic and passionate **Youth Engagement Coordinator** to support GOYN’s youth development and engagement strategies in **Bhubaneswar and Cuttack**. You will work directly with youth, educational institutions, community groups, and local partners to implement youth-centric programs, encourage youth leadership, and strengthen community engagement.

**Key Responsibilities:Youth Engagement & Program Implementation**
- Organize workshops, informal learning sessions, and youth-led events.
- Mobilize youth from marginalized communities and ensure inclusive participation.
- Facilitate sessions on leadership, life skills, and goal setting.

**Youth Advisory Group (YAG) & Youth Innovation Fund (YIF)**
- Coordinate meetings, logistics, and ongoing communication for YAG.
- Support youth-led initiatives and proposal development under YIF.
- Track progress and promote visibility of youth innovation projects.

**Community Mapping & Outreach**
- Identify and map youth groups, schools, and youth-serving organizations.
- Build trust and relationships with parents, local leaders, and influencers.
- Lead awareness and outreach events in local communities.

**Stakeholder Collaboration**
- Collaborate with NGOs, colleges, and civic bodies to amplify outreach.
- Represent the youth engagement team in forums and city-level meetings.

**Documentation & Reporting**
- Maintain accurate participant records and activity logs.
- Document success stories and community impact.
- Contribute to internal reports and presentations.

**Who We’re Looking For:Qualifications & Experience**
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Youth Development, Education, or similar.
- 3-5 years of experience in youth engagement, facilitation, or community programs.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Deep empathy and understanding of youth challenges.
- Ability to work in diverse communities and independently.
- Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and digital communication tools.
- Fluent in **Odia**, **Hindi**, and **English**.
- Willing to travel frequently across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

**Why Join Us?**

This is not just a job — it’s a **mission-driven opportunity** to empower youth and co-create real change in communities. You’ll work with passionate teams, directly contribute to innovative programs, and play a critical role in shaping the future of young people in Odisha.

**How to Apply**:
Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person