Senior Executive, Career Advisory and Impact Programmes, Bettr Academy

Bettr Barista; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a passionate individual to support impactful career advisory and outreach programs. This role involves managing partnerships, providing guidance to diverse beneficiaries, and enhancing community engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, a commitment to empowering marginalized populations, and a strategic mindset. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and individuality while making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful social mission in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Community Engagement Activities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in partnerships, outreach, or education.
• Experience supporting diverse groups with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage outreach and engagement with social service agencies.
• Provide career advisory services and support students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Record-Keeping

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Social Work

Tools

Student Management Systems

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Support the Impact Programme Manager in managing career advisory and impact programmes for Bettr Academy. Assist with outreach, programme implementation, and service provision to support beneficiaries from diverse backgrounds, including mid-career transitioners, at-risk, and marginalized groups with complex needs. Lead the team in overseeing job support and career advisory services for students, reporting to the Impact Programmes Manager.

Leadership:

• Manage outreach and engagement with social service agencies, nonprofits, and referral pathways to recruit programme participants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to foster the Bettr community.
• Oversee employment partnerships, onboarding new partners aligned with the Bettr impact programme framework.
• Build and sustain an alumni network through engagement campaigns, events, and learning opportunities.
• Assist the Impact Manager in promoting positive employee relations through communication and team meetings.
• Support the Bettr Group in achieving monthly targets and strategic goals.

Operational Duties:

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth programme operations.
• Provide career advisory services to prospective students and guide them into appropriate programmes.
• Plan outreach campaigns and partnership events.
• Maintain and grow the community partner database.
• Manage community platforms, including student management systems like WhatsApp groups.
• Analyze and report on referral, outreach, and engagement trends.
• Support clients with complex needs, including those facing mental health, physical health, unemployment, or social issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing digital platforms to enhance organisational digitalisation, such as student management and learning systems.
• Provide job support to students enrolled in impact programmes, including holistic training and career transition initiatives.
• Participate in other projects as agreed with your supervisor.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years in partnerships, outreach, education, training, management, or an executive role.
• Experience managing communities, partnerships, career advisory, and mentoring.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver reports verbally and in writing.
• Experience supporting diverse groups and individuals with various support needs, including mental health, low income, unemployment, victims of abuse, offenders, substance abuse, and special educational needs.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills with leadership and motivational abilities.
• Risk assessment and problem-solving skills for decision-making.
• Efficient record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Experience dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to translate ideas and data into actionable plans.
• Good understanding of relevant laws, policies, and ethical standards in the local context.

Personal Qualities

• Confident, self-initiating, committed, enthusiastic, assertive, compassionate, strategic, professional, and driven.
• Passionate about empowering at-risk and disadvantaged populations.
• Aligned with Bettr’s social mission and core values.
• Strong professional boundaries awareness.

All applications will be treated confidentially. Please email us at [e-mail] explaining why you'd like to join our team.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About The Bettr Group

The Bettr Group, founded in 2011, is Singapore’s first certified B-Corporation, specializing in specialty coffee education, sustainably sourced products, and experiential coffee offerings. It empowers lives through holistic training for marginalized women and youth, promotes sustainable trade, and builds socially conscious communities. Recognized as the 2017 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise of the Year and a Best For The World (Community) organization from 2016-2019. More at bettr.group

BETTR@WORK

We are a diverse team committed to making the world a better place through our work. We embrace individuality, collaboration, and a shared purpose to create positive impact. Bettr Group is an equal-opportunity employer with an open-door policy, welcoming applications regardless of background or social barriers. We are not your average coffee company.