Manager/ Assistant Manager (programmes), Youth Corps Singapore [1 Year Contract]

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


What the role is:Be part of Youth Corps Singapore! A division of the National Youth Council, Youth Corps Singapore (YCS) champions youth volunteerism nationwide in Singapore, empowering and supporting young Singaporeans to ignite positive change and make impactful difference in society. We are a national movement of young people with strong espirit de corps and service ethos, harnessing the optimism of young people, the passion of community partners and the transformative power of service learning to serve and build cohesive and inclusive communities. Join us to discover if Youth Development is your cup of tea! In some of our recent conversations with our youth, one of questions that we have repeatedly been asked is \xe2\x80\x9chow to find an area of passion and purpose in my work\xe2\x80\x9d. The desire for purposeful work is a universal need. We all want to feel and know that our work matters and makes a difference. At Youth Corps, we are passionate about Youth and Community Development. Join us on this one-year journey to find out for yourself if Youth Development is your area of passion. The Programmes Team at Youth Corps is looking for dynamic individuals to champion youth volunteerism. The team builds the capabilities of youth leaders to design and lead impactful community service projects, curate meaningful volunteering experiences for their peers, ignite the spark for volunteerism in more youths, and grow the national youth volunteerism movement. The team also partners community partners to provide meaningful and impactful volunteering opportunities to allow our youths to serve.What you will be working on:This is a one-year contract role with the Programmes Team to experience Youth Development work. As part of the team, you get to you get to contribute and hone your skills and experience in projects covering the following areas: \xe2\x80\xa2 Programme Coordination and Evaluation - Oversee the planning of activities and events to engage the youths and expose the youths to the larger Youth Corps eco-system. Assist with programme evaluation, survey tabulation, analysis and presentations. \xe2\x80\xa2 Community Partner Engagement - Work with community partners to provide meaningful internship opportunities suitable for youths. \xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitation/ Youth Mentoring - Facilitate workshops and mentor youths, providing guidance and support to help them develop their leadership skills and effectively contribute to their community projects or journey with them in their internship journey. \xe2\x80\xa2 Project Consultation - Provide consultation and support youth volunteer leaders in the design and delivery of their service project and volunteering initiatives with the community partners.What we are looking for:

  • Background in and/ or passion for community service, youth development, programme coordination, facilitation and/ or partnership management will be advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Some experience in liaising/ working with Social Service Agencies/Social Enterprises and Institutes of Higher Learning. \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen and available to engage and mentor youth volunteers on weekday evenings and weekends \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficient in Microsoft Excel and has excellent organisational and analytical skills, with a keen eye for details \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess excellent communication and writing skills and comfortable with email writing \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiar with mentoring and/ or facilitating training programmes with interactive and effective learning activities \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player with good interpersonal skills and adaptability to work in cross-functioning teams \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment with attributes of resourcefulness, self-motivation, curiosity and learning agility
About National Youth Council:About National Youth Council (NYC) - Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1472320
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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