From organizing and coordinating official events, state functions, diplomatic meetings, and ensuring the adherence to protocol during ceremonies, this internship enables candidates to gain firsthand experience in event management, diplomatic protocol, and the organization of high-level official engagements. This internship offers a unique opportunity to understand the workings of an office of the civil service and its interaction with national and international stakeholders.
Istana
Intern, Ceremonial and Protocol
Internship
Closing on 05 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Description of Role and Responsibilities –
Main Tasks:
Support the team of Aide-de-Camps (ADCs) to President in event coordination, documentation, logistics support, research, SOP/guidelines management and other general administrative duties.
Task Elements
• Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing official ceremonies, state visits, and presidential events.
• Documentation: Help prepare briefing documents for working staff for President’s events.
• Logistics Support: Assist with the logistical arrangements for official ceremonies
• Research: Conduct research and review current SOPs and guidelines on gifting practices to guests and working staff (Honorary ADCs)
• Visitor Management: Assist in receiving and managing guests and ensuring that proper protocol is followed during their interactions with the President's Office.
• Monitoring & Feedback: Observe the events to provide feedback and report on any potential improvements in the execution of ceremonies and protocol adherence.
What we are looking for
Requirement
• Singaporean only.
• Able to commit full time for at least 21 weeks between March to August 2026.
• Please indicate your availability in your application that you can commit.
Knowledge, Skills & Attitude
Knowledge
• Knowledge in operations and event management is a plus
Skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Professional demeanour, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Attitude
• Interest in operations and diplomacy and event management
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Dec 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 Istana or the wider Public Service.
About Istana
To support the constitutional, ceremonial and community roles of the President, and to uphold and maintain the dignity of the office of the President.
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