QUEST Alliance
Website:
questalliance.net
Job details:
Placement Associate
Location: Panchkula- Haryana
Role Purpose:
The Placement Associate will play a key role in strengthening industry linkages and ensuring effective placement support for students across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), and Vocational Training Institutes (VTIs). The role focuses on building employer networks, facilitating placement and apprenticeship opportunities, and supporting partners and institutes to organize meaningful industry engagement activities that enhance employability outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Industry Engagement & Employer Partnerships
- Build and maintain a robust database of employers, industry associations, and sector skill councils.
- Establish and nurture strong working relationships with company representatives, placement officers, and industry bodies.
- Plan and facilitate employer engagement events such as industry talks, walk-ins, campus drives, and placement fairs.
- Explore and develop opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and full-time placements with existing and prospective employers.
- Placement Planning & Implementation
- Develop and execute annual placement plans and calendars in collaboration with state and regional teams.
- Take ownership of placement targets for the assigned region in alignment with project objectives.
- Support program implementation partners in planning and executing placement-related activities effectively.
- Anchor engagement and performance reviews of Industry Connect Fellows through regular communication and review meetings.
- Capacity Building & Support
- Plan and conduct capacity-building sessions for placement officers from ITIs and VTIs.
- Facilitate orientations on placement systems, employer engagement practices, and data management.
- Conduct demonstrations and training sessions on effective employer engagement and placement processes.
- Support state teams in organizing and facilitating Job Readiness Boot Camps and placement sessions for students.
- Monitoring, Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain updated and accurate data on employer engagement, placements, and student outcomes.
- Prepare and share periodic reports, dashboards, and insights as per program requirements.
- Monitor progress of placement activities conducted by partners and ensure timely follow-up.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure effective communication, documentation, and reporting of outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in placement coordination, career services, or industry engagement—preferably within NGOs, educational institutions, or technical training institutes.
- Proven experience in liaising with companies and facilitating student placements or apprenticeships.
- Experience working with young adults on employability, job readiness, or skill development programs.
- Strong communication, relationship management, and networking skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and data analysis tools.
- Willingness to travel frequently across locations as required by the program.
- A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and deliver results within timelines.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Benefits:
In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:
- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually
- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellness benefits
- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts
- Internet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance
- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:
- Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation
- 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation
To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here .
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About Quest Alliance:
Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we’ve been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.
Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners—especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.
We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website : http://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About The Team And Culture
Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? - see here
Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
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Benefits
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 30,000/- per month (cost to company) (
The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate if applicable only)
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