Program Coordinator

Techin; Palakkad; On-site; INR 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHIN seeks a Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute incubation and entrepreneurship development programs in Palakkad, Kerala. The role involves onboarding startups, mentoring coordination, and extensive stakeholder engagement to strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in startup incubation or program management, with strong English communication, organizational skills, and comfort with travel. The position is full-time and contract-based.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Science/Engineering or Post Graduation in Management; engineering background preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in startup incubation, program management, training or related areas.
• Experience designing and conducting incubation programs, investor meets, mentoring programs, events, and other stakeholder engagement activities.
• Knowledge of startup environment and startup incubation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Computer skills; Proficient in Office and G Suite; Canva knowledge a plus.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Role may require travel based on project and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Program coordination, planning, and execution of incubation, innovation, and entrepreneurship development programs.
• Incubation management, including startup onboarding, mentoring coordination, progress tracking, and ecosystem support.
• Liaison with mentors, consultants, resource persons, industry experts, and stakeholders for training and mentoring activities.
• Prepare reports, proposals, presentations, budgets, and other program documentation.
• Coordinate startup events, workshops, pitch sessions, and networking programs.
• Planning and coordinating training and Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs).
• Support fundraising initiatives, CSR programs, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Independent working

Education

Science/Engineering degree

MBA/PG Management

Tools

G Suite

Office Suite

Canva

Job description

Program Coordinator

Location: Palakkad, Kerala

Employment Type: Full-time, Contractual

About the Role

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing incubation programs, training, capacity-building & entrepreneurship development at TECHIN. The role will also involve supporting startup incubation, stakeholder engagement, fundraising initiatives, CSR programs, partnerships, and other ecosystem development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Program coordination, planning, and execution of incubation, innovation, and entrepreneurship development programs.
• Incubation management, including startup onboarding, mentoring coordination, progress tracking, and ecosystem support.
• Liaison with mentors, consultants, resource persons, industry experts, and stakeholders for training and mentoring activities.
• Prepare reports, proposals, presentations, budgets, and other program documentation.
• Coordinate startup events, workshops, pitch sessions, and networking programs.
• Planning and coordinating training and Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs).
• Support fundraising initiatives, CSR programs, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation in Science/Engineering or Post Graduation in Management. Candidates with an engineering background will be given preference.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in startup incubation, program management, training or related areas.
• Experience in designing and conducting incubation programs, investor meets, mentoring programs, events, and other stakeholder engagement activities.
• Knowledge and exposure to the startup’s environment and startup incubation.
• Familiarity with Entrepreneurship Training programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Computer skills, Proficient in Office and G Suite; Working knowledge in Canva/other Design software will be a plus.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
• The role may require travel based on project and organizational requirements.

Salary

• Consolidate salary of ₹40,000/- per month.
• The position is on contract for an initial period of 1 year, including a 3-month probation period.
• The contract may be extended based on performance and organizational requirements.
• Candidates available for immediate joining will be given preference.