ABOUT EQUAL Founded in 2015, EQUAL is a Singapore-based charity which focuses on transforming lives through animal-assisted services. EQUAL partners with rescued, retired or adopted animals (horses and dogs) to help bring healing and support to children, youths, families, seniors as well as persons with special needs. EQUAL\xe2\x80\x99s programmes seek to empower those whom we serve by enhancing their socio-emotional well-being, self-awareness and relationship management skills through animal-assisted programmes \xe2\x80\x93 developing resilience and strengthening individuals and communities. Our headquaters is in the Thomson area and we also run a programme centre in Enabling Village at Redhill.

ABOUT THE ROLE As EQUAL\xe2\x80\x99s Marketing Communications and Development Manager, you will oversee, plan, strategise, manage, and take the lead in all our marketing communications and social media efforts. You will also look into new projects and partnerships that will support the strategic development and growth of our organisation. You will propose and implement branding, marketing and communications initiatives that will raise the visibility and profile of EQUAL. You will look after the development of our website and create and curate content across all our publications (e.g., collaterals, annual reports) and platforms (e.g., website, social media). You will need to engage media and marketing partners and help EQUAL to build strong media relations and public presence. You should have the strategic ability, creativity and acumen to plan, analyse and design campaigns, media activities and events that are efficient and impactful. You will also look into strategic projects for EQUAL, actively sourcing and engaging partners, government entities, foundations and corporations that can support EQUAL in our growth and development. You will also be given the latitude to explore, propose and embark on new or special projects that would extend the reach, profile and presence of EQUAL as well as enhance our sustainability and scalability. You will report directly to the CEO and you may have the opportunity to supervise intern/s or other staff. You may also need to work on other areas and projects as assigned by the Board and Management.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS Preferred Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in marketing communications and development work, preferably in the social service sector

• Educational and professional background in Marketing or Business Administration will be an advantage

• Having existing media relationships will be helpful

• Love and passion for animals
  

Technical Competencies

• Experience and familiarity with social media platforms, digital communications, search engine optimisation, marketing, public relations, media and stakeholder engagement

• Very strong written, visual design and verbal communications skills

• Ability to design using tools like Canva and Adobe Photoshop will be an advantage
  

Core Competencies

• Strong managerial skills with supervisory experience

• Motivated, self-directed and driven

• Highly collaborative

• Ability to think and plan strategically

• Creative and innovative