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JD forState Manager- BiharatInvolve Learning Solutions FoundationAtInvolve , we're on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they don't just learn better they thrive.We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students weren't just passive listeners, but active participants—teaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together.Today, that vision is alive and growing, and we are working with government schools insix Indian states.Our core program,Peer Teaching , trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But it's about more than academics—it's about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over thenext 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million childrenacross the length and breadth of India!We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places likeUttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka.We've been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like theAgency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo.And along the way, we've been recognized by platforms likeHundrED and Reimagine Educationfor doing things differently—and effectively.But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters.This, right here, is our awesome Team who is #involved!Role OverviewThis role is responsible for building and sustaining strong partnerships with state government stakeholders to enable timely approvals and effective implementation of education programs. The role also plays a key part in co-creating, piloting, and scaling K–12 initiatives across the state, working closely with SCERT, and internal teams to ensure programs are system-ready and scalable.Key Responsibilities1. ImplementationIdentify key gaps and priorities in the K–12 ecosystem in Bihar, and co-design new, scalable initiatives in collaboration with government bodies and other CSOs. Understanding existing structures for different aspect of the program for ease of implementation Build strong relationships with senior state bureaucrats and align key stakeholders to drive the implementation of state education priorities that are aligned with Involve's vision. Partner with BEPC and SCERT to co-create curriculum modules, training content, and implementation frameworks that enable programs to be adopted effectively at scale across the state. Design, plan, and implement district-level pilots to demonstrate program efficacy, generate evidence, and enable successful state-wide adoption.2. Manage relationships:Work closely with District Program Managers and the Program Design Manager to enable cross-learning, ensure feedback loops, and evolve scalable program models. Facilitate timely issuance of MoUs, permissions, and approvals from the state government to ensure smooth and uninterrupted program implementation. Aligning to the values of involve, creating an aligned culture for the team3. Documenting and reportingLeading efforts to document and report progress & program gaps/challenges every month Adapting tools or surveys to evaluate, collect data and document stakeholder (BACs, CACs, teachers, students) response to intervention Analysing feedback from BACs, Teachers and CACs to improve the effectiveness of program and implementation continually Creating monthly report for government stakeholdersWhy you should join us:The 15% at Involve15% of your work-time (:1 hr/day) at Involve will be allotted for collaborative learning in the initial months. This will later evolve into an opportunity, as an individual, to investigate a new idea - to innovate, to create. There are primary focus areas you could explore that can directly contribute to the project:Personal Development and Entrepreneurial Thinking Student leadership & future-ready skills Engaging Teachers to create more opportunities for student-driven learning.This will help identify your area of interest and explore learning opportunities, something that will contribute towards your self-development and career growth in the long run.High Impact work; Strong ownership for your work and No hierarchy! Mental Health: We offer a supportive space for our team members to prioritize mental health. Enjoy N number of sessions, and we've got it covered! Your mental well-being matters to us. Young and Amazing Team (IIT, NIT, Azim Premji University, Teach for India): Read here- IIT Grad Gives Up Rs 21 Lakh/Year Job, Starts Initiative That Could Revolutionise India's Education We are fun. Like crazy fun! & we love memes! Ask anyone around :) We are crazy about Food, so you get brownie points for being a foodie!People we are looking forWe always hire forattitude first, smarts next and then your skills . We are looking for individuals who align with our Vision & Values and who have what it takes to solve the most complex of problems to build the next big education organisation!We promise to give youa steep growth and a great learning culturethat we have built here(Read about one such experiencehere).You should have the following:Bachelor's degree in any discipline. 5–7 years of experience in the social sector, with 2–3 years of direct engagement at the state level. Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with top bureaucrats. Proven ability to navigate government processes, ensuring timely approvals, MoUs, and permissions. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Program Managers and Design teams, to enable cross-learning and scalable models. Experience in developing training modules and capacity-building programs Strong understanding of education gaps in Bihar and the ability to co-create strategic, scalable initiatives with governmentLocation:Patna. (Fluency in Hindi is Mandatory)Compensation:INR 11 - 15 LPA CTC (Negotiable based on experience & fit)Excited #GetInvolved