Design for Change Singapore specialises in designing and delivering programmes to empower the young to build their ‘I CAN’ mindset through Character and Citizenship Development (CCE), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Design Thinking, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Life Skills program since 2010.
Founded in 2010, DFC-S designs & implement programmes that empower young children to believe that they matter; and that they can lead and inspire ‘change’ themselves.
Through our programmes, children are stimulated and guided through, to find creative solutions through design thinking methodology; to address real issues in the community.
SCOPE
S/He will be involved in supporting with various functions of a social enterprise including research, planning & implementation of school programmes and special projects. Being a small organisation, you will be exposed to various aspects of a social enterprise and will get to handle multiple stakeholders on various projects. An excellent way to get hands-on experience in social sector as well as entrepreneurship.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Program Manager in designing, planning and implementing various projects with multiple stakeholders. Apart from schools, the stakeholders may include MNC/government agencies/ministries/large organisation/ social sector org / strategic partners
• Market research (primary & secondary) to explore new market/ segment for prospective programs
• Coordination and social media activities as part of the project/s
• Liaise with social sector organisations for related programs
• Support the Senior management with tasks as identified over the course of the internship Industry research on social industry in Singapore
• Support the marketing and promotion including any events/ activities over the course of the internship
• Depending on the capability & skills of the intern, there are opportunities to be involved in special projects and developing training material
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Student preferably completing a marketing/business or social entrepreneurship course, sociology, design or education-related subjects.
• Good research, analysis and business writing skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent communications, organizational and interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability.
• Project Management skills. Experience in handling large events or has taken initiative to work on special projects in college will be an added advantage.
• Flexible and an ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and independently.
• Experience in character education / design-thinking / training an advantage
• Interest in social media marketing favourable
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Proficiency in word and excel
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
• Taking ownership of the assigned work
• The ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Team-work
• Responsible and Self-motivated to complete tasks without constant supervision
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Willingness to learn
• Willing to multi-task and take a proactive role
• Creative and can think of out of the box (an advantage)
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Remote work for 30hours a week
• Commitment for at least 3 months
• Internship fees : $300-$500 per month / Volunteering
• The role can be carried out remotely from home or other location; presence in office is not essential
• Working log to be maintained on a weekly basis
• Commitment for at least 3 months, starting from August 2021
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