Singapore Polytechnic

Student Development Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Traineeship

Closing on 14 Nov 2025

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What the role is

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

This 6-month traineeship is designed to provide fresh graduates with meaningful exposure to the field of student development in the School of Business and Media Arts Design School. Trainees will be immersed in a dynamic environment where they will support the planning and delivery of student life initiatives within the School of Business and Media Arts Design School, while developing key professional competencies that are transferable across various industries.

Through this traineeship, you will gain experience and skills in:
1. Event Management – Learn to plan, coordinate, and execute student development programmes, from logistics to on-site operations.
2. Stakeholder Engagement – Build communication and collaboration skills by working with students, staff, and external partners.
3. Project Coordination – Develop project management capabilities through involvement in cross-functional initiatives and student-led activities.
4. Communication & Publicity – Enhance your ability to craft effective messages and create engaging content for school related events.
5. Administrative & Operational Support – Strengthen your attention to detail and organisational skills through hands-on administrative tasks and events operations support.

What you will be working on

Coordinate and support the end-to-end planning and execution of Student Development-related programmes such as workshops, school events and activities.
Assist in outreach and communication efforts by preparing infographics, publicity materials, including videos, and social media/web content to engage students and promote student related events such as SB40 celebration event.
Liaise and work closely with external partners, vendors, internal departments, and students, to ensure smooth logistics, timely updates, and effective collaboration across events and projects.
Provide administrative support to the BC Student Development team and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
Contribute to school projects and provide operational support for new or ongoing student development initiatives.

What we are looking for

A recent graduate with an interest in student development, events planning and execution, keen interest in interaction with students
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design tools (e.g. Canva) or social media platforms.
Knowledge in the area of theatre production and/or stage musicals are a plus.
A proactive and adaptable team player who is detail-oriented and eager to learn.

About your application process

This job is closing on 14 Nov 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 Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.

Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship

All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.

Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.

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About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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