Community Job Connector & Engagement Lead

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

People’s Association is seeking a role focused on engaging resident jobseekers and coordinating onboarding of community employers to the Jobs Nearby @ CDC scheme, linking residents through local workforce development and job matching initiatives.

The role will involve guiding jobseekers, coordinating with a diverse set of employers, and managing profiles, postings, and interview arrangements, with emphasis on accessibility and local impact.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in outreach, career and skills advisory, community engagement, HR/recruitment, or workforce development.
• Knowledge of a 2nd language (e.g. Mandarin, Malay, Tamil or dialects) to engage with diverse residents.
• Good interpersonal communication and ability to handle enquiries with knowledge of job market trends and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engagement of resident jobseekers and coordinate onboarding of community employers to the Jobs Nearby @ CDC scheme across CDCs and CCs.
• Provide personalised guidance to resident jobseekers (listen with empathy, understand challenges, and guide jobseekers step-by-step in their job search journey).
• Coordinate with employers (SMEs, neighbourhood businesses, community-based employers) and vendors to facilitate job seeker profiles creation, posting listings management, and job portal use.
• Guide jobseekers in setting up digital profiles, uploading documents, and navigating job portals to apply for jobs.
• Facilitate connections between jobseekers and employers through face-to-face or online platforms, including on-the-spot interviews.
• Monitor jobseekers’ progress and outcomes, conduct follow-ups, and review service delivery processes to improve experience.

Skills

Outreach

Career advisory

Community engagement

HR / recruitment

Workforce development

Second language

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Evenings weekends

Outdoor engagement

Job description

People’s Association is seeking a role focused on engaging resident jobseekers and coordinating onboarding of community employers to the Jobs Nearby @ CDC scheme, linking residents through local workforce development and job matching initiatives.

The role will involve guiding jobseekers, coordinating with a diverse set of employers, and managing profiles, postings, and interview arrangements, with emphasis on accessibility and local impact.