Project Coordinator

MakerGhat; Madurai District; On-site; INR 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

MakerGhat in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, invites a mid-level program coordinator to lead and implement education programs across Police Boys and Girls Clubs. The role requires frequent travel within Madurai and close collaboration with students, trainers, volunteers and police stakeholders to deliver engaging and hands-on learning experiences.

You will mobilize participants, onboard trainers, coordinate trainings, track progress, and report outcomes to the Program Manager, ensuring timely delivery of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in program coordination or related fields.
• Experience with youth engagement and community mobilisation.
• Fluent in Tamil and English; strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Madurai.
• Hands-on and experiential learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the implementation of MakerGhat programs across Police Boys and Girls Clubs in Madurai.
• Mobilise students and ensure consistent participation and engagement in program activities.
• Identify, onboard, and coordinate trainers and volunteers.
• Conduct and coordinate training and orientation programs for trainers and volunteers.
• Support trainers and provide feedback.
• Build relationships with students, trainers, volunteers, club coordinators, police stakeholders, and other partners.
• Track student participation, engagement, learning, and progress.
• Plan events, workshops, showcases, exhibitions, and other program activities.
• Visit program locations to monitor sessions and ensure quality.
• Identify field-level challenges and work with relevant stakeholders to find practical solutions.
• Maintain program data, attendance, activity records, student progress, and documentation.
• Prepare regular program updates and reports and share learnings with the Program Manager.
• Coordinate planning, supply, distribution, and availability of learning materials and program resources.
• Maintain material inventory and ensure timely replenishment.
• Take ownership of program targets, timelines, and outcomes in Madurai.

Skills

Program coordination

Youth engagement

Education

Community mobilisation

Training

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Madurai, Tamil Nadu (frequent field travel within Madurai)

Job Overview

This is a mid-level position. The ideal candidate has experience in program coordination, youth engagement, education, community mobilisation, training, or hands-on and experiential learning. The role will be based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, with frequent travel across program locations. The individual will be responsible for managing and implementing MakerGhat programs across Police Boys and Girls Clubs in Madurai. The role will involve regular interaction with students, trainers, volunteers, club coordinators, police department stakeholders, and other community stakeholders, both online and offline.

About MakerGhat

MakerGhat is an education non-profit looking for audacious and driven individuals to nurture India's youth to become entrepreneurs and leaders. Our team is composed of education and design experts from Stanford and Georgia Tech, non-profit and industry leaders (such as the ex-CEO of GiveIndia and Pratham), educators, entrepreneurs (Forbes 30 under 30 co-founder), and makers of all ages! We partner closely with government, and leading nonprofit, corporate, and research institutions to implement high quality programs on entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on making in school and college level.

Reports to: Program Manager

CTC: INR 3 Lakhs per annum

Type: Full-time

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage and coordinate the implementation of MakerGhat programs across Police Boys and Girls Clubs in Madurai.
• Mobilise students and ensure consistent participation and engagement in program activities.
• Identify, onboard, and coordinate trainers and volunteers for program implementation.
• Conduct and coordinate training and orientation programs for trainers and volunteers.
• Support trainers in delivering high-quality sessions and provide regular feedback and guidance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, trainers, volunteers, club coordinators, police department stakeholders, and other partners.
• Track student participation, engagement, learning, and overall growth throughout the program.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct student events, workshops, showcases, exhibitions, and other program activities.
• Regularly visit program locations to monitor sessions, support trainers, and ensure quality implementation.
• Identify field-level challenges and work with relevant stakeholders to find practical solutions.
• Maintain program data, attendance, activity records, student progress, and other documentation.
• Prepare regular program updates and reports and share key learnings, challenges, and success stories with the Program Manager.
• Coordinate the planning, supply, distribution, and availability of learning materials and program resources across all Police Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs.
• Maintain and monitor material inventory at program locations and ensure timely replenishment based on program requirements.
• Take ownership of program targets, timelines, and outcomes in Madurai.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, education, youth engagement, community mobilisation, training, or related fields.
• Experience working with students, youth, trainers, volunteers, schools, clubs, or community-based programs.
• Written and spoken competency in Tamil and English.
• Passionate about hands-on, experiential, and interdisciplinary learning.
• Clear, confident, and engaging communication.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Madurai and work directly with students, trainers, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (please apply if you believe you are a good fit, even if you do not meet all of these):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Science, Education, Social Work, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in STEM/STEAM education, experiential learning, youth development, or community-based programs.
• Experience with trainer/facilitator training and volunteer mobilisation.
• Experience with makerspaces, engineering labs, robotics, electronics, or hands-on learning.