Guide Dogs Singapore (GDS) is a fast-growing charitable organisation founded to provide independent travel and daily living skills to people with vision loss in Singapore. We also advocate for their rights and the use of guide dogs as we believe people with disabilities and guide dog users should have equal opportunity to participate in our community. Our goal is to support our clients to re-integrate into society.
You can learn more about us at our Facebook "Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd" and website https://www.guidedogs.org.sg/.
Overview
As a Community Partnership Assistant, you will contribute to the implementation and execution of fundraising campaigns, community engagement programmes and events, and public outreach efforts through various channels.
You will be part of an organisation that aims to empower the lives of the visually impaired community and be able to make a meaningful contribution to society, improving the lives of others through your work.
You will be of vital support to the team to help advance our efforts to achieve our goals and mission to create a more inclusive society for our beneficiaries.
Requirements:
- Self-motivated, keen to learn, mature and effective team player with initiative
- Ability to do independent research and analysis
- Good writing, interpersonal / communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Resourceful, organised and meticulous
- Students currently pursuing a Degree / Diploma in Marketing/Communications or related disciplines in Universities / Polytechnics are welcome to apply.
- Willing to work on occasional weekends and evenings
- Able to do an internship for minimum 4-6 months.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the team to prospect, raise funds and conduct public outreach, plan and organise the company's community events and social media activities
- Craft website content and eDM communications to donors / stakeholders with content copywriting, simple layout design via MailChimp
- Support the team with administrative duties for outreach to donors, clients, partners, volunteers and government agencies with the aim to meet the company's mission and objectives
- Proficiency in artwork design / keen eye for design is preferred for artwork creation and adaptation
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