Program Assistant

Job Description

Job Title

: 
Program Assistant - Heritage Project

About the organisation

Elixir Foundation

is a youth-run organisation founded by the President Award Winners, Government of India, working to unleash the power of youth to create potential young leaders by engaging them in community services. The organisation works around Youth Leadership, Health and Hygiene, Child Rights, Heritage Conservation and Preservation, Disaster Relief, Environment, Education, Community Mobilisation, Digital skill programs, Gender Equality, Youth Governance and currently on COVID-19 Response. The organisation has a presence across India and has empowered young people since 2015. Especially in COVID-19, the organisation has assisted more than 60000 underprivileged people with food, medicines and oxygen supplies.

About the Initiative

Under CSR, Elixir Foundation has initiated the 
"Adopt a Heritage"

program for Rudabai Stepwell, Adalaj, to promote heritage conservation through community engagement, awareness, and sustainable preservation efforts. The initiative includes activities such as enhancing the visitor experience, cultural events, awareness campaigns, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration to strengthen public participation in heritage preservation.

Overview

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Program Assistant – Heritage to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the 
  Adopt a Heritage

initiative at Rudabai Stepwell. The role involves leading in program planning, implementation, logistics, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and field-level execution of programs. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring that program objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

· Coordinate and manage day-to-day implementation of the Adopt a Heritage initiative at Rudabai Stepwell.

· Coordinate with local authorities, government, vendors, partners & other local stakeholders

· Oversee on-site activities including workshops, awareness programs, documentation, and events.

· Implement project timelines and deliverables.

· Manage vendor quotations and payments in coordination with the accounts team.

· Conduct regular site visits and supervise on-ground implementation.

· Ensure quality control and compliance with heritage conservation guidelines.

· Support in preparing reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders.

· Document progress through photographs, reports, and video content for publication.

· Facilitate community engagement through cultural events, clean-up drives, and outreach activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

· 
Education

: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Heritage Management, History, Architecture, Urban Planning and management, or related disciplines.

· 
Experience

: 1–2 years of experience in heritage conservation, community engagement, or program coordination in the social/development sector.

Skills:

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of heritage management and conservation practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Basic budgeting and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle on-ground responsibilities and travel to project sites regularly.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working on heritage or government-supported programs.
• Familiarity with local languages and cultures in the region of operation.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing field operations.

Employment Details:

• Location

: Ahmedabad
- Type

: Full-time
- Compensation

: INR ,000 per month (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
- Reporting to:

Manager – Heritage Programs, Organisation President

Application Process:

To apply for the position of 
Program Assistant – Heritage Project

, please send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in the initiative to

with the subject line "Application – Program Assistant (Heritage Project)".