Intern, Innovation Program

Tribe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Tribe is seeking an Intern in Innovation Programs to support planning, execution and delivery of large-scale events, accelerator programs, and hackathons. You will work across the lifecycle of programs, gaining exposure to how innovation projects are conceived, planned, executed and reported in a global ecosystem.

The role focuses on coordinating timelines, materials, communications, data collection, and post-program insights while collaborating with clients, partners and participants in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Events, Technology or related field.
• Strong interest in innovation, startups, and program management.
• Prior experience in events, hackathons, student programs, startups, or community initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and execution of innovation programs (hackathons, ideathons, accelerator programs, events).
• Assist with timelines, agendas, participant communications and materials.
• Prepare reports, presentations and post-program summaries.

Skills

Program coordination

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Notion

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/Events/Technology

Tools

Notion

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an intern to support the design, planning, and delivery of innovation programs for our clients.

As the Intern, Innovation Programs, you will join a fast-growing organisation and play a key role in supporting program excellence across the full lifecycle of large-scale events, accelerator programs, and hackathons. Our core service is in designing and delivering unique experiences for both our clients and program participants. You will gain hands‑on, holistic exposure to how innovation programs are conceptualised, planned, executed, and reported on within a global ecosystem organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Execution

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of innovation programs, including but not limited to hackathons, ideathons, accelerator programs, and mid to large-scale events.
• Assist with program timelines, agendas, participant communications, and other program materials.
• Support the team in preparing reports, presentations, and post-program summaries.
• Contribute ideas to improve program formats, participant experience, and overall program delivery.
• Assist in collecting, organising, and cleaning event data and feedback as well as analyse the event’s performance to derive actionable insights that drive improvements in our event management processes.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support communication and coordination with clients, partners, participants, mentors, judges, speakers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing program updates and meeting materials.
• Help coordinate stakeholder requirements and follow up on action items to ensure smooth program delivery.

Marketing & Communications

• Support the development and execution of marketing and communications activities for programs and events.
• Assist with creating program materials, social media content, email communications, and participant-facing materials.
• Support outreach and engagement efforts to attract participants, mentors, speakers, and other ecosystem stakeholders.

Operations & Logistics

• Assist in the maintenance of event registration systems, platforms and databases. Ensure accurate and timely registration of participants and clear communication with attendees.
• Support end-to-end logistics coordination, including venues, vendor communications, and supply lists.
• Assist with on-site/on-day execution during events, helping troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Help organise documentation, contracts, and vendor records for each engagement.

Commercial & Business Support

• Assist in tracking program budgets and flagging variances.
• Support lead generation and outreach efforts for new programs or client accounts.

Requirements

• In-person position based in Singapore, candidate should be available for a minimum of 6 months.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Events, Technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in events, hackathons, student programs, startups, or community initiatives is a plus.
• Strong interest in innovation, startups, technology, entrepreneurship, and/or program management.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing different tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment and supporting events outside of regular office hours when required.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion or other project management tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or other productivity tools is a plus.