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.
Intern, Youth Development Research & Policy Development
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Internship
Closing in 3 day(s)
What the role is
What you will be working on
The intern’s responsibilities include:
• 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.
• Support the team to follow up on recommendations from the Youth Panels.
• 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
• Critical thinker with good research and analysis skills
• Effective communicator with good writing and presentation skills
• Team player with good inter-personal and communication skills
• Resourceful and independent
Application Details:
We are seeking interns who can commit on a full-time basis.
To apply:
• Please submit your CV/ resume
• Indicate your internship availability period
Please note:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear from us within 2 to 4 weeks from the date of application
Internships Period Available:
• Winter 2024
• 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.