Assistant Manager, Social Enterprise

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking an Assistant Manager to design and execute impactful projects and events that enhance visibility. The ideal candidate will have a degree in related fields, four years of relevant experience, and excellent skills in project management and storytelling. The role requires creativity, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include wellness programs and unlimited discounted flights.

Benefits

Key medical and insurance benefits

Paid time off

Free flights and exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience in project management, event management, or partnerships.
• Highly creative with strong storytelling skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and execute innovative projects to elevate the Foundation’s visibility.
• Plan and deliver engaging events, workshops, and community programs.
• Build partnerships with social enterprises and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Creativity

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Google Suite Applications

Education

Degree in social sciences, business, project management, or related fields

Job description

Assistant Manager, Social Enterprise at AirAsia Foundation

Creative force and project driver behind our mission to uplift communities. From rolling out innovative initiatives to building partnerships and delivering inspiring events, you’ll turn big ideas into reality and raise the Foundation’s visibility across Asean. Love wearing multiple hats, working in startup-like environments and finding creative solutions? This role is for you.

What you’ll champion

• Design, manage, and execute innovative projects that showcase the Foundation’s impact and mission, elevating its visibility.
• Plan and deliver engaging events, workshops and community programmes from start to finish.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with social enterprises, organisations and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement creative ideas with strategic thinking to engage audiences and enhance the Foundation’s presence and brand.
• Highlight the Foundation’s work, sustainability efforts or social impact stories that align with AirAsia’s business priorities.
• Strengthen the visibility of the grant programmes and other activities of the Foundation through its communication channels and via AirAsia’s channels.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Support the Foundation’s grant‑making activities and the Destination GOOD social enterprise shop activities.
• Support the humanitarian and fundraising activities when needed.

Who you are

• Degree in social sciences, business, project management, event management, design, communications or related fields.
• Four years of relevant work experience in project management, event management, partnerships, or related roles (startup or fast‑paced environment a plus).
• Highly creative, with the ability to turn fresh ideas into real‑world impact and strong storytelling skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strategic thinker with excellent project execution skills, able to multitask and thrive under tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative, resourceful, detail‑oriented and solutions‑driven in dynamic environments.
• Independent and proactive in planning and managing tasks, collaborative when needed.
• Energetic, adaptable, and excited to work in a role where no two days look the same.
• Proficient in using Google Suite Applications.

What you’ll enjoy

• Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangement, and health and fitness amenities.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.
• Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.
• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.
• A unique Allstar culture like no other.

Our hiring process

1. Application received
2. Interview(s) and assessment(s)
3. Background check and/or other assessments
4. Offer and negotiation

Get to Know AirAsia

AirAsia has been the World's Best Low‑Cost Airline for 14 consecutive years with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved and connect the world and Asean like no other so Now Everyone Can Fly.

Get to Know Us

Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline. Today, we’re more than just an airline – we’re Capital A, a world‑class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in Asean. Above all, we’re Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals, no matter your culture and background.