Events and Community Programme Intern (Singapore Disability Sports Council)

Organisation Overview: Formed in 1973 as the national sports body for persons with disabilities, the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) is a charity that delivers community, developmental and high performance initiatives to build a vibrant and inclusive community where persons with disabilities can pursue their sporting aspirations.

Brief Description: This position is responsible for supporting the Events and Outreach team to plan and implement local and international events and develop partnerships to grow opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sports.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. To contribute to the planning and implementation of local events, workshops and programmes

2. To support and facilitate the events and outreach activities and ensure all operational and logistic requirements are carried out accordingly. Including but not limited to planning, logistics, on-the day support, post event wrap-up

3. To support in in organising and conducting of Community Sports Events, as and when required

4. To assist in preparing and updating workshop materials including powerpoint presentations, dissemination of post and pre-workshop reading materials

5. To carry out other adhoc duties assigned by the Events and Outreach Managers and Directors

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. Gain project management skills to plan, organise and execute sports events, including setting timelines, budgeting, coordinating logistics and liaising with vendors

2. Gain skills and knowledge in implementing community programs that address the needs and interests of target audiences

3. Gain knowledge and techniques for engaging with event participants, volunteers and program beneficiaries, fostering a sense of community and belonging

4. Gain experience and learn to handle unexpected issues and crises during events and develop quick thinking and problem-solving skills

Duration of Internship: 6 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):

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Moo Shu Yee

Contact Person Email: shuyee.moo@sdsc.org.sg

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 Events and Community Programme Intern (Singapore Disability Sports Council) into the "Internship Role" field.

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