[C14/15] Marketing and Partnership Strategist (The Ubuntu Space LLP)

Organisation Overview: Achieve Serious Human Potential, through …. Playful Methods!

The Ubuntu Space is a one-stop resource hub, dedicated to supporting you through your journey of progress, with holistic solutions that provide targeted support to the individuals, teams and systems involved.

Our boutique firm journeys along with you and your organisation to achieve personal and organisational objectives through programmes and physical products with our toolbox of playful methods.

Brief Description: We are looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our team to make an impact on people’s experiences with us. You will be performing an instrumental role in bringing our early work on the concept of play to the ecosystem of other stakeholders, prospective clients and partners. Your work will include supporting the development of our business and partnership through increasing outreach efforts in both offline & online channels.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategise, conceptualise and execute innovative events, both in-person and virtual, to drive outreach to potential customers and partners

2. Create new sales leads and partnership opportunities from a variety of prospecting channels (including government agencies, corporates, social enterprises and charity organisations)

3. Enhance our presence and engagement in the social media and digital platforms with a focus on LinkedIn, Instagram, website and EDMs

4. Enhance existing website with blog and resources based on our programmes and research

5. Explore creative methods of storytelling to showcase users’ stories

6. Collaborate with team members to ensure better end-to-end customer journey to drive engagements and conversions

7. Review of brand positioning in VUCA environment to adapt to macro and industry trends

8. Development of marketing collaterals and content

9. Conduct research on macro trends and end-to-end consumer journey, including user research with key decision makers in corporates, to drive engagements and conversions

10. Persistently and thoroughly follow up your pipeline and CRM, build lasting relationships and assist in on-boarding new clients

11. Participate in and support business strategy and development meetings

12. Develop marketing materials, pitch decks and product catalogues in line with target markets’ needs and company’s product USP

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To get first-hand experience of sweet spot between entrepreneurship and social sector

2. To be exposed to workings and networks across Public, Private, and People sector

3. To be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

4. To gain and apply knowledge on psychology and behavioural science

5. To develop an appreciation and practical understanding of the concept of play

6. To develop an appreciation and practical understanding of the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY methodology and other experiential methodologies

7. To gain knowledge and experience working in a startup and developing your entrepreneurial spirit

8. To be able to contribute ideas and perspectives towards youth mental well-being and workplace mental health through involvement at different levels, including facilitating and direct participation in the workshops

9. To appreciate diverse perspectives and stories by connecting with, hearing from and discussing with peers and stakeholders on their experiences with youth mental well-being and workplace mental health

Duration of Internship: 5 months

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

Will this internship require weekend work?: Occasional weekend work for special events/projects

Requirements (if any):

There’s no one ‘right person’ for this job – but it’s more likely that you’ll enjoy us and we’ll love you if you are/have:

- Responsible, independent and a good team player with a can-do attitude

- Willing to learn and engage various stakeholders

- Equipped with excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strategic thinking, creativity and project management skills

- Up to date with current affairs and trends globally

- Proactive in identifying and solving complex problems, and thrive under dynamic environment and tight deadlines

- Regular user of AI tools

- Have appreciation of cross-functional collaborations

- A growth mindset, positive energy and passion

No of Vacancies: 1

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 [C14/15] Marketing and Partnership Strategist (The Ubuntu Space LLP) into the "Internship Role" field.

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