Community Mobiliser

Roles and responsibilities:

• To mobilize youth from the slum communities and build healthy relationships with these communities.
• To be a role model and explain the program and its benefits to the youth and their parents from these communities.
• Ensure maximum enrolment of the youth at the Centre adhering to the enrolment criteria as per the program objective.
• Build a one-to-one connection with the youth and ensure their attendance and continued association with the Lighthouse till the end of the program and beyond as required.
• Visit the students at their respective houses as and when required.
• Mapping of the households/communities using GIS or Google Maps.
• Coordination with various stakeholders, including Government officials and others within the Lighthouse ecosystem to enable timely visits to the Centre.
• To imbibe, maintain and contribute to the Lighthouse culture and uphold the safe place image of the Centre.
• Supporting the rest of the team members as and when required.

Preferred Skill sets, Years of Experience, Professional Background:

• MSW or Post Graduation in any field, with 1-3 years of experience in mobilisation or community based work.
• Computer proficiency- MS Office and GIS Mapping (good to have)
• Deep empathy and a strong commitment to youth’s development and growth
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with confidence and wisdom.
• Open to travel across Pune
• Preferably have their vehicle.