Be part of Youth Corps Singapore! A division of the National Youth Council, Youth Corps Singapore (YCS) champions youth volunteerism nationwide in Singapore, empowering and supporting young Singaporeans to ignite positive change and make impactful difference in society. We are a national movement of young people with strong espirit de corps and service ethos, harnessing the optimism of young people, the passion of community partners and the transformative power of service learning to serve and build cohesive and inclusive communities. Join us to discover if Youth Engagement is your cup of tea! In some of our recent conversations with our youths, one of questions that we have repeatedly been asked is “how to find an area of passion and purpose in my work”. The desire for purposeful work is a universal need. We all want to feel and know that our work matters and makes a difference. At Youth Corps, we are passionate about Youth and Community Development. Join us on this one-year journey to find out for yourself if Youth Engagement is your area of passion. The Engagement Team at Youth Corps is looking for dynamic individuals to champion youth volunteerism. The team manages the youth volunteer journey from recruitment, engagement and recognition of Youth Corps Leaders and Members via online and face to face platforms. The team also build partnerships and collaborations with local and overseas partners to develop and curate programmes, partnerships, and platforms to sustain a vibrant community of youths seeking to contribute back to society. Believing in building the larger youth volunteerism eco-system, we support our youth clusters and affiliates by connecting youth leaders and young changemakers to networks and resources to create multipliers for their volunteerism efforts.

Scope and responsibilities: This is a one-year contract role with the Engagement Team to experience Youth Engagement work. As part of the team, you can contribute, hone your skills and gain experience in projects covering two or three of the following areas: • Outreach and Engagement – Planning and conducting outreach and engagement activities to engage youths or students from various schools and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). • Programme Management – Supporting the enhancement of Youth Corps Expedition Project (YEP) guidelines and communication. Review and process YEP applications and closure documents to facilitate successful project implementation. • Youth Development – Supporting the curation and implementation of YEP Leaders’ pathways. Guiding and mentoring youth volunteers to curate meaningful initiatives for the community. • Events Management – Supporting in the planning and organising of key Youth Corps milestone events.

• Background in and/ or passion for community service, youth development, programme coordination, engagement and/ or partnership management will be advantageous • Some experience in liaising/ working with Social Service agencies and IHLs • Ability to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment with attributes of resourcefulness, self-motivation, curiosity and learning agility • Possess excellent communication and writing skills • Team player with good interpersonal skills and adaptability to work in cross-functioning teams • Comfortable with managing systems, processes and data • Keen and available to engage and mentor youth volunteers on weekday evenings and weekends

About National Youth Council (NYC) - Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.