Community Partnerships (volunteer management) Executive / Senior Executive

Lakeside Family Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore seeks a Community Partnership Executive/Senior Executive to manage and expand volunteer initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and a passion for community work. Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, recruiting volunteers, and organizing training sessions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Recognized Diploma in a related discipline.
• Experience in volunteer-related work is an advantage.
• Strong interest in community work.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders for volunteer recruitment and deployment.
• Organize onboarding and training sessions for volunteers.
• Develop volunteer retention programs.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Business, Human Resources, Hospitality or Event Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Volunteer management system

Job description

Seeking a Community Partnership Executive / Senior Executive to manage and expand volunteer initiatives.

At Lakeside Family Service Centre, we believe in the power of meaningful work and the impact it can have on individuals and communities. We are dedicated to providing support and advocacy for families and individuals, ensuring they have access to equal opportunities and resources to thrive. As we continue to expand our services, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Mission:

To fulfil our Christian responsibility to the society by caring for the community.

Responsibilities:

a) Actively engage stakeholders and the community for the recruitment, selection and deployment of volunteers

b) Involve in recruiting and screening of suitable volunteers to match their interest and strengths to the relevant service area

c) Organise on-boarding and training sessions for volunteers

d) Develop a comprehensive volunteer retention programme

e) Develop, implement, and review the training, development, and engagement plans for volunteers

f) Develop and implement plans to foster a volunteer friendly culture and volunteer appreciation within Lakeside

g) Maintain records of volunteers’ data, training and volunteering log

h) Assist with department’s events / projects

Requirements

• A recognized Diploma with related discipline, preferably Business, Human Resources, Hospitality or Event Management

• Related experience in volunteer-related work an added advantage

• Strong interest in community work, with a customer service orientation and good stakeholder awareness

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Possess an enthusiastic personality

• A collaborative team player, and requires minimum supervision

• People-oriented and willing to work the ground

• Organised and meticulous

• Comfortable working with colleagues, partners and volunteers from diverse backgrounds

• Resourceful and innovative

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Comfortable using volunteer management system to manage volunteers’ information

• May require to work on occasional weekdays evening and Saturdays due to events / schedule of volunteers