Manager - Education Programmes

Bhumi; St. Thomas Mount Cantonment; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhumi in Chennai invites an Educational Program Manager to lead strategy, planning, and execution of Bhumi Clubs education interventions, balancing programmatic excellence, volunteer engagement, and team leadership to deliver scalable outcomes.

The role focuses on delivering quality education across English, Maths, STEM, Environment Education and IT Skilling, while expanding volunteer networks and partnerships to extend impact nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or education fellowship is essential.
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in education.
• Experience working with volunteers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality education programme delivery through structured interventions and effective implementation.
• Maximise learning outcomes of students in English, Maths, STEM, Environment Education and IT Skilling.
• Improve volunteer retention and develop volunteer leadership to strengthen programme ownership.
• Sustainably scale the programme across regions through innovation, partnerships and community engagement.

Skills

Pedagogy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Proactivity

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Education

Education fellowship

Job description

Job Description:

About the role:

The Educational Program Manager will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Bhumis education interventions under the Bhumi Clubs initiative. The role demands a balance of programmatic excellence, volunteer engagement, and team leadership to deliver impactful, scalable, and sustainable educational outcomes.

About the Program:

Bhumi aims to educate 1 lakh children and youth by 2035 through a volunteer-driven movement, where nurtured beneficiaries become future leaders, educators, and change-makers — creating a snowball effect of nurturing talent for an educated India.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality education programme delivery through structured interventions and effective implementation.
• Maximise learning outcomes of students in English, Maths, STEM (shelter homes), Environment Education (schools), and IT Skilling (youth).
• Improve volunteer retention and develop volunteer leadership to strengthen programme ownership.
• Sustainably scale the programme across regions through innovation, partnerships, and community engagement.

Educational Qualification/Experience:

• Master's degree in Education, or a fellowship in education essential.
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the education sector.
• Experience working with volunteers is essential.

Knowledge & Skill sets required:

• Good understanding of pedagogy.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills- English.
• Proactive, Self-Monitored, Resourceful, Accountable
• Problem solving and Decision-making skills are essential
• Willingness to travel nationally and locally as required
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Others:

• Scope : Full Time
• Age Criteria : under 35 years
• Reporting to : Bhumi Clubs - Manager.
• Salary Range: 7,00,000 - 8,50,000
• Expected Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Chennai/Hybrid