Placement Manager

Company Overview

Nirmaan Organization is a registered non-profit started in 2005 by students of BITS Pilani. Its work spans education, skill development and entrepreneurship, and social leadership. In the last two decades, it has reached more than 4 million people through 40 flagship programs and initiatives. The organization works with children, women, young people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and farmers across more than 24 states in India. Its efforts are backed by 600+ full-time staff members, a volunteer base of 10,000+ people, and 200+ partners from corporate, government, and philanthropic sectors. With an annual social impact value of over 80 Crore, it offers mission-driven roles for professionals focused on inclusive development.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, in-person position in Coimbatore. The Placement Manager will be responsible for improving employment outcomes for program participants by creating strong employer connections, sourcing suitable openings, and aligning candidates to relevant opportunities. The role also includes planning placement events, guiding participants through resumes and interview preparation, and supporting career counseling efforts.

What You Will Do

• Develop and sustain relationships with employers to expand job opportunities for participants.
• Identify openings and connect eligible candidates with roles that match their profiles.
• Coordinate placement activities, including job fairs and recruitment drives.
• Support participants with resume building, interview practice, and career guidance.
• Maintain placement records, track outcomes, and prepare periodic reports.
• Work with training teams to help shape curriculum based on market demand.
• Partner with external organizations and internal teams to improve industry linkages and placement effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in placement coordination, recruitment, or talent acquisition, especially where candidate profiles are matched to employer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage employer networks, corporate relationships, and sector partnerships.
• Capability to mentor candidates and conduct employability workshops, including interview preparation and workplace communication.
• Comfort with tracking data, maintaining documentation, and reporting on placements, outcomes, and employer feedback.
• Strong written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages in Tamil Nadu will be an added advantage.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and placement activities at once.
• Strong commitment to social impact and inclusion, especially while working with youth, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ groups, and marginalized communities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Management, Human Resources, Education, or a related discipline; experience in the NGO or skill development sector is preferred.
• Comfort using spreadsheets, CRM or MIS tools, and online job portals for placement operations and recordkeeping.
• Willingness to work

Additional Information

This role is intended for candidates aligned with inclusive development and community-focused work. The source text ends with an incomplete note: “Willingness to work”, so any missing condition was not provided in the source.