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People's Association

Intern

People's Association

Internship

Closing on 04 Sep 2025

What the role is

The internship scope involves providing administrative and secretarial support for PA Safety Management System Operations.

What you will be working on

Secretariat Duties for PA Safety Management System Committees

  • Schedule steering committee and working committee meetings, book meeting rooms, send out calendar invites, prepare and distribute agendas, ensure all necessary materials are prepared ahead of time, take minutes and circulate them to stakeholders upon vetting.

  • Provide proactive support to supervisors and team members by managing calendars, coordinating appointments, and ensuring smooth, conflict-free scheduling to optimize their time and productivity.

  • Assist in preparing documents such as meeting agendas, reports, presentations, or other communication materials.  Ensure documents are printed, bound, and ready for meetings.

Safety Policy and Governance

  • Maintain records of incident reports, risk assessments and safety audits.

  • Update safety manuals, procedures, and training materials.

  • Assist supervisor to staff submissions on safety policy and safety management matters.

Research & Development

  • Assist supervisor to conduct research on safety, or operational topics, and prepare clear, actionable reports with recommendations to support informed decision-making by the team.

  • Help drive the institutionalisation of PA’s safety culture by supporting creative marketing efforts and impactful internal communications.  

Management Reporting

  • Assist in preparing periodic safety performance reports to senior management.

  • Assist in updating internal databases with relevant information and ensure they are organized and easily accessible for future references.

Internal Communications

  • Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate person or department.

  • Assist Quality Service Manager (QSM) to respond to emails and inquiries as needed, ensuring that they are addressed promptly and professionally.

  • Assist with the internal communication flow by ensuring all stakeholders and partners are updated on key activities, meetings, or changes in schedule.

Office Administration:

  • Help with setting up meetings, including arranging necessary equipment (e.g., projectors, laptops), preparing agendas, and taking notes or minutes during meetings as needed.

  • Greet visitors or guests and ensure they are properly coordinated with the visitor management system.  

  • Assist in identifying areas of improvement in office processes and suggest enhancements for greater efficiency (e.g., streamlining document filing or optimizing scheduling processes).

What we are looking for

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to details.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to multitask and work independently.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset

Note: Please indicate your availability period for the internship by completing this FormSG link to assist in the programme planning and resource allocation.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

About People's Association

The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.

About your application process

This job is closing on 04 Sep 2025.

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 People's Association or the wider Public Service.