[C14/15] Retail & Events Intern (The Social Space Pte Ltd)

Organisation Overview: The Social Space is a multi-concept social enterprise featuring a café, fair-trade retail area and nail salon, all promoting sustainability and conscious living. We provide training and dignified employment for differently-abled individuals, aiming to build long-term self- sufficiency. Through mindful products, services and inclusive hiring, we inspire a community that champions positive social and environmental champions positive social and environmental impact. Join us to help create change.

Brief Description: The intern will be assisting the Retail & Events team in sourcing, planning and coordinating our workshops and events, all surrounding the theme of sustainability and eco-consciousness.

The intern will also assist with retail operations, including tracking inventory, managing e-commerce platform and fulfillment of online and corporate orders to support the causes of our amazing partners.

This opportunity will put you right in the heart of the bustling #socialenterprise scene.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Retail

Track inventory and fulfilment of online and corporate orders

Manage our e-commerce platform, including creating and managing product listings

Assist with customer enquiries and cashiering duties at the physical outlets

Set up and maintain visual merchandising displays

Write blogposts and newsletters to spread awareness of various causes

2. Events

Assist in event planning, execution and brainstorming

Manage RSVP for guest list for events

On-site set up and coordination with vendors/clients

Administrative

Assist in general operational and administrative tasks

3. Marketing

Assist in photo and video shoots

Assist in content creation and social media management

Access to our paid Canva account to produce posters/signages

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To be exposed to all aspects of retail and service operations

2. To apply various marketing and communications tools that target both public customers and corporate clients

3. To learn how to develop and implement various marketing strategies

4. To gain knowledge in balancing the business and social aspect of operating a social enterprise

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Tue-Sat, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: Regular weekend work as part of normal schedule

Requirements (if any):

No of Vacancies: 2

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] Retail & Events Intern (The Social Space Pte Ltd) into the "Internship Role" field.

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