Job Description

Established in 1968, the Singapore Book Council (SBC) has for over 50 years remained committed to developing and promoting a multicultural literary arts sector in Singapore. Our programmes focus on creative writing, translation, storytelling, reading and illustration. Our festivals, awards, workshops and school programmes have reached out to the various language and ethnic communities, boosting creativity, imagination, and empathy. They include the annual Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC), a premier festival for children's books; the prestigious biennial Singapore Literature Prize, the top literary prize in the country; the Translation Singapore Day, which promotes literary translation; SBC Campus and Little Campus, our school outreach programmes; as well as our training and mentorship programmes that support and nurture new talents.
SBC is a nonprofit and charity with IPC status.

The Programmes Assistant will support the planning and delivery of our programmes, festivals, and events.
Our programmes run year-round, reaching out to many audiences. They include the annual Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC), a premier festival for children's books; the prestigious biennial Singapore Literature Prize, the top literary prize in the country; Translation Day Singapore, which promotes literary translation; SBC Campus and Little Campus, our school outreach programmes; as well as our training and mentorship programmes which support and nurture new talents.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of programmes and events, including on-site set-up, front-of-house registration, and liaision with volunteers.
• Communicate and liaise with authors, illustrators, translators, publishers, and programme partners.
• Provide logistical and administrative support, including the preparation of agreements, quotations, and justification forms.
• Handle phone and email enquiries, and provide general administrative assistance to the team as required.

Application Instructions
Interested parties may send their CV and Cover Letter to .
Please include your internship availability (dates and duration) in your cover letter.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Skills Required