Programme Assistant Intern (ArtsWok Collaborative Limited)

Organisation Overview: ArtsWok Collaborative is an arts-based community development organisation that recognises the creativity and agency within individuals and communities to generate change. As intermediaries, facilitators, and creative producers, we connect people, ideas, and resources across sectors. We believe in collaborating to imagine and develop thriving communities in a sustainable society. Our work brings art-making, community building, and civic participation together in meaningful ways.

Brief Description: ArtsWok is looking for a Programme Assistant to support the processes of producing arts-based programmes in the community. You will be involved in some of our projects such as our Both Sides, Now flagship programme (on living well, and leaving well), workshops, and various outreach and donor engagement events. In the process, you will learn more about programme design, applications of artistic practice in site-specific contexts, as well as glean insights from multidisciplinary projects.

Roles and Responsibilities: To support the Programmes and Engagement Team, which may include the following:

1. Assisting the Creative Teams for different programmes in the programme design process

2. Attending meetings with partners, taking notes, and transcribing key sessions

3. Researching for relevant information that will feed into programme design and evaluation for the organisation’s overall work

4. Coordination and logistical support for programmes, events, and workshops

5. Documenting programme developments by photographing, filming, and writing meeting notes for archival, marketing, and advocacy purposes

6. Compiling feedback reports on various projects

7. Providing support in events and relevant admin tasks related to donor engagement and the overall organisation

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To hone project management competencies in planning, time management, and logistical coordination

2. To develop skill-set in managing effective communication with team members and multiple external stakeholders

3. To acquire an understanding of arts-based community engagement approaches and the community development landscape

4. To strengthen abilities in data collection and management that will feed into organisation’s overall work

5. To gain an understanding of what goes into the various stages of a project cycle: planning, implementation, evaluation, and the next iteration

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: 9.30am – 6.30pm

Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Minimum Qualification: Polytechnic diploma or University graduates (Current Polytechnic students or University undergraduates are welcome as well)

Requirements (if any):

1. Good organisational and coordination skills. Able to problem-solve and adapt is a plus

2. Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English. Conversance in an additional language is a plus

3. Able to relate well with others

4. Able to meet deadlines and pays attention to details

5. Keen interest in arts-based community development work

6. Possess a self-directed learning mindset

7. Comfortable working remotely and in-person; able to work independently as well as in a team

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Jerusha Tan

Contact Person Email: jerusha@artswok.org

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1. Click here for the application form.

2. Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3. Copy and paste "Programme Assistant Intern (ArtsWok Collaborative Limited)" into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, you may email the contact person as stated in the description.