[C14] Social Media and Public Education Intern (The Bone Marrow Donor Programme)

Organisation Overview: BMDP manages Singapore’s only register of volunteer bone marrow donors and with a slim chance of finding that perfect matched donor, we are fully committed to building the local donor register into a national asset to help all Singaporeans have that second chance of life.

What we do at BMDP directly impacts life and death, hence our promise of “A donor for every patient”. We reach out to all sectors within our community to share the message and empower people with the choice to save a life.

Brief Description: This position will be supporting the Public Education team in Content Creation and Social Media Engagement, provide support for BMDP Recruitment Drives and Roadshows, assist in survey design and improvements, and provide development support for engagement tool for older children.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in Conceptualising TikTok Content: Support in brainstorming and developing engaging, educational TikTok videos tailored to raise awareness about marrow donation. Research and suggest trends, sounds and creative element to BMDP’s mission.

2. Content Production Support: Assist with scripting, storyboarding and filming TikTok video sto ensure content aligns with BMDP’s voice and educational objectives.

3. Social Media Engagement Tracking: Monitor engagement metrics on TikTok and other social media channels.

4. Onsite Event Assistance: Help set up and manage BMDP booths and exhibits at recruitment drives and roadshows. Engage with the public to provide information about marrow donation, address common questions and encourage sign-ups.

5. Logistics and Coordination: Help in coordinating event logistics, including managing supplies, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring smooth operations during events.

6. Assist in creating pre-event social media teasers and post-event content to capture highlights, thank participants and encourage ongoing engagement.

7. Help design and distribute surveys during recruitment drives, roadshows or public engagement (e.g. storytelling sessions) to collect feedback on public awareness and interest in marrow donation.

8. Based on social media insights and event feedback, propose strategies to improve BMDP’s public education initiatives. Suggest creative directions or outreach methods to enhance impact and reach.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To learn how to engage stakeholders of various demographics

2. To be exposed to BMDP's mission

3. To apply scripting, storyboarding and filming for content creation

4. To participate in public roadshows

5. To be exposed to public education initiatives for marrow donation

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: Flexible - weekend work may be required depending on operational needs

No of Vacancies: 1

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1.      Click here for the application form.

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3.      Copy and paste [C14] Social Media and Public Education Intern (The Bone Marrow Donor Programme) into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, please email youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg