Manager/ Assistant Manager, Youth Corps Singapore (1-year contract)

Be part of Youth Corps Singapore! A division of the National Youth Council, Youth Corps Singapore (Youth Corps) 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 Development and Engagement is your cup of tea! During conversations with our youths, one question that comes up repeatedly is: "How do I find an area of passion and purpose in my work?" Most of us spend a significant part of our lives at work, and few things are more fulfilling than knowing that time is spent on something that truly matters. At Youth Corps, we are passionate about Youth and Community Development. Join us on this one-year journey to discover for yourself whether Youth Development and Engagement is your passion. Youth Corps is looking for dynamic individuals to champion youth volunteerism. The division manages the full youth volunteer journey – from recruitment and engagement to recognition – for Youth Corps Leaders and members across both online and face-to-face platforms. It also cultivates partnerships with local and overseas partners, as well as community organisations, to develop programmes and create meaningful volunteering opportunities that sustain a vibrant community of youths eager to contribute back to society. Believing in growing the broader youth volunteerism ecosystem, Youth Corps connects youth leaders and young changemakers to networks and resources, builds their capabilities to design and lead impactful community service projects, and curates meaningful volunteering experiences for their peers. In doing so, it ignites the spark for volunteerism in more youths – ultimately advancing the national youth volunteerism movement.

Scope and responsibilities This is a one-year contract role with Youth Corps to experience Youth Development and Engagement work. As part of Youth Corps, you get to you get to contribute and hone your skills and experience in projects covering two or three of the following areas: • Programme Development & Coordination – Coordinate and operationalise activities, events, and training programmes to engage youths and expose youth leaders to the larger Youth Corps eco-system, including coordinating with training partners to design content and suggest appropriate training tools and methodologies. Assist with programme evaluation, survey tabulation, analysis, and presentations. • Youth Leadership Development – Provide consultation, facilitation, and support to youth volunteer leaders in designing and delivering service projects and volunteering initiatives, helping them develop their leadership skills and contribute effectively to their communities. • Outreach, Engagement & Re-engagement – Plan and conduct outreach activities to engage youths from schools, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and other organisations, support and manage Youth Corps Clusters, and implement targeted re-engagement strategies – including curated touchpoints, tailored opportunities, and structured post-programme pathways – to sustain active participation and community belonging of Youth Corps leaders and volunteers. • Marketing and Communications – Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies, including public relations and digital engagement efforts, to increase the mindshare of Youth Corps and support recruitment, engagement and amplification efforts. This includes managing online engagement platforms and curating inspirational stories of youth volunteers and their efforts. • Partnership Development – Work with community partners to curate and provide meaningful volunteering opportunities, guide youths in creating sustainable community impact, and support Youth Corps affiliate organisations.

Requirements • Background in and/ or passion for community service, youth development, programme coordination, engagement, facilitation and/ or partnership management will be advantageous • Some experience in liaising/ working with Social Service agencies and IHLs • Familiar with designing, facilitating and delivering training programmes with interactive and effective learning activities • Some experience with digital marketing and social media management • Possess excellent communication and writing skills • Team player with good interpersonal skills and adaptability to work in cross-functioning teams • Ability to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment with attributes of resourcefulness, self-motivation, curiosity and learning agility • Keen and available to engage and mentor youth volunteers on weekday evenings and weekends