The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore – Intern, External Affairs

Position: Intern, External Affairs

Time: At least 8 weeks full-time availability is preferred, but part-time availability is also acceptable.

Role: Supporting the External Affairs department and the Special Projects department

Role and Responsibilities : 

• Support the research and writing of policy papers related to doing business in the region
• Support the project management, analysis and presentation of the Manpower Survey, ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, and other ad hoc reports on relevant issues
• Support the creation, analysis, and presentation of surveys on critical policy issues as needed
• Draft press releases and/or talking points, support the Chamber’s media relations, and any other requests in relation to AmCham’s external communications
• Support event day-of logistics and creation of collaterals, as and when needed
• Support other departmental and inter-departmental initiatives of the Chamber as required

Requirements:

• There are no major/field of study requirements for the position, but the most successful candidates will likely have a background in the liberal arts or social sciences.
• Applicants must exhibit strong analytical, writing, and editing skills. Applicants should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A strong background in producing data visualizations, digital presentations, and collateral designs preferred.
• Copywriting capabilities preferred.
• Intermediate data analysis skills preferred.
• Must be able to take initiative and be a creative problem solver.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and a strong attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of Singapore or ASEAN is a plus, but not a requirement.

Exposure & Opportunities

Through this internship, the EA intern would have the opportunity to engage with a dynamic team, support key projects, and gain an understanding of how a non-profit organization operates. Furthermore, the intern will be able to develop his/her professional skills, receive mentorship, and attend AmCham events to build his/her understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in the region.

• Some of the skills the intern could strengthen during his/her internship would be conducting research, communication, graphic design, critical thinking, strategy, networking, and more.
• The EA department takes an active role in mentoring young professionals. The staff members will work with the intern to ensure that the internship meets his/her objectives, provide feedback, offer career advice, recommend opportunities, and write a recommendation upon completion of the role if requested.
• AmCham serves as a platform for young professionals to interact with senior executives from multinational and local companies in social and formal business settings. Interns will have the opportunity to attend AmCham events and committee meetings to gain insights from the experts.