Constituency Manager

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to assist in developing communications plans and managing social media presence. This role involves engaging local communities, monitoring media, and producing relevant content. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in communication and current affairs, possess strong writing skills in English, and knowledge of Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil is a plus. This position offers a 3-year contract highlighting the importance of community building.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in communications, particularly social media.
• Good writing skills in English and knowledge of another language is an advantage.
• Social media user who enjoys networking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the annual communications plan.
• Grow social media presence and manage digital assets.
• Monitor media reports for opportunities related to PA's mission.
• Facilitate community engagement and interest groups.

Skills

Interest or experience in communications

Interest in current affairs

Ability to write well in English

Knowledge of Mandarin, Malay or Tamil

Motivated team player

Job description

What the role is:

• Assist the Constituency Director to develop the CO’s annual communications plan, aligned with PA’s overall communications objectives and direction.
• Curate and maintain an archive of community stories and photographs that depict the work of the CO.
• Grow the CO’s social media presence by managing digital assets, developing a monthly content calendar, and producing relevant content such as social media posts, videos, and infographics; monitor and respond to online conversations.
• Work with PAHQ and volunteers to develop and amplify content and disseminate communications materials.
• Monitor media reports and online conversations for opportunities and issues related to PA’s mission and programmes, and prepare relevant reports.
• Oversee CO colleagues in the development of marketing communication materials (banners, posters, digital display panels) to ensure brand alignment and appropriateness of content and translation.
• Understand the demographic profile of specific groups in the local community.
• Develop programmes to engage groups, tuning with their sentiments and issues of concern.
• Facilitate the formation of interest groups and local communication channels/networks to build and sustain relationships, increasing community connectedness.
• Work with partners (e.g. VWOs, educational institutions) to identify and grow local demographic-based networks in the community.
• Communicate government policies, gather feedback and channel feedback to appropriate government agencies.
• Formulate, implement and review plans for the development of GROs and the community.
• Plan and co‑ordinate the recruitment, appointment and reappointment of volunteers and members of the GROs to ensure sufficient residential representation.
• Ensure proper accounting/procurement, fund utilisation and cash management of the GROs to comply with PA financial rules.

What we are looking for:

• Has a keen interest or experience in communications, including social media.
• Has a keen interest in current affairs, national policies and keeps updated about news in the community.
• Able to write well in English. Has knowledge of Mandarin, Malay or Tamil, with the ability to speak and proofread written text.
• Social media user; enjoys social networking.
• Motivated team player.

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Shortlisted candidates will go through PA’s structured interview. Successful candidates will be given a 3‑year contract and deployed to CO/CC.)

About People's Association

The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose – to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.