Manager/Community in Bloom and Engagement (Contract)

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

We are looking for self-driven staff to develop community partnerships and facilitate engagements to support NParks’ growing community of stakeholders and programmes.

You will be part of a team overseeing NParks’ key community engagement programmes – Nature Kakis and Community in Bloom to promote community stewardship and greenery appreciation among Singaporeans in realising the City in Nature vision.

What you will be working on

Key roles include:

Identify and engage key community volunteers to initiate City in Nature-related initiatives for their local communities under the Nature Kakis Network
Facilitate capacity building workshops to support Nature Kakis in self-organising City in Nature activities
Activate more gardening spaces by working with public agencies, grassroots organisations, schools, corporates, and various organisations in Singapore
Provide horticulture advice to develop and sustain community-led gardening projects
Lead and support outreach efforts through events and activities, such as roadshows, focus groups discussions, workshops, garden shows, etc
Build partnerships with community volunteers, other supporting agencies and stakeholders

What we are looking for

Area of study in horticulture, life science, environmental science, or related fields preferred
Strong project management with proficiency in MS Office Suite or data analysis software
Relevant experience in doing public outreach and engagement, volunteer management and horticulture-related work preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken)
Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Keen interest to work outdoor and interact with people
Prepared to work outside office hours, including weekends and public holidays

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year employment contract.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing in 2 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.