Job Description

What the role is:Youth Division (YD)'s focus is to build inspired and committed youth for Singapore. We work with our key partner; the National Youth Council (NYC) on two key fronts: (i) supporting and enhancing general youth development and (ii) building a vibrant and connected youth sector. The intern will be involved in conducting research on youth development issues, policies and initiatives internationally to inform youth development policy in Singapore. The intern will have the opportunity to choose from several issues to work on including youth volunteerism and civic participation, youth outreach work, youth mental health, and social networks and resilience of youths. The intern will also be involved in supporting the review and follow ups from the Youth Panels, as well as supporting stakeholder and youth engagements sessions.What you will be working on:The intern's responsibilities include: xe2x80xa2 Develop a comparative report detailing the policies and practices other countries have implemented for the following topics: youth volunteerism and civic participation work, youth outreach work, youth mental health or social networks and resilience of youths. xe2x80xa2 Support the team to follow up on recommendations from the Youth Panels. xe2x80xa2 Support the team to develop communications and organise engagement sessions for youths, e.g. Partners' Networking Night.What we are looking for:

• Interest in youth development xe2x80xa2 Critical thinker with good research and analysis skills xe2x80xa2 Effective communicator with good writing and presentation skills xe2x80xa2 Team player with good inter-personal and communication skills xe2x80xa2 Resourceful and independent Application Details: We are seeking interns who can commit on a full-time basis. To apply: xe2x80xa2 Please submit your CV/ resume xe2x80xa2 Indicate your internship availability period Please note: xe2x80xa2 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted xe2x80xa2 Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear from us within 2 to 4 weeks from the date of application Internships Period Available: xe2x80xa2 Winter 2024 xe2x80xa2 Summer 2025

About Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth:We aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promoting of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth