Internship (President’s Award for the Environment), C3PD 2027

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) invites an intern to join the PAEs organising team for 2027. You will support end‑to‑end planning, publicity, and execution for the President’s Award for the Environment, with exposure to event management, video production, and stakeholder engagement across public, private, and people sectors.

Ideal candidates are university or polytechnic students on leave or seeking industrial attachment, available Feb/Mar to Sep 2027, with strong

Qualifications

• Strong interest in event management and meticulous planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to engage with diverse stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for PAEs publicity across website and social media.
• Assist in planning and managing the PAE Awards Ceremony with vendors.
• Engage 3P stakeholders and coordinate updates and inquiries.

Skills

Event management

Publicity writing

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

University or Polytechnic student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

At MSE and our family of agencies – PUB, NEA, and SFA – we drive sustainability and resilience initiatives that improve the everyday lives of Singaporeans. As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading efforts to safeguard water resources, protect public health, and ensure food safety. Through partnerships across sectors, we tackle evolving challenges while fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive workplace. Join us in shaping Singapore’s sustainable future and making a lasting impact on the everyday lives of generations to come. We are looking for a well-rounded, highly motivated intern to join the organising team to support in planning and executing the upcoming President’s Award for the Environment (PAE) 2027. The PAE is the highest environmental accolade for individuals, educational institutions and organisations that have made outstanding contributions towards environment and sustainability, as well as building a resilient future for Singapore. It is a biennial award organised by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) that recognises and honours the sustained contributions by environmental champions from the People, Public and Private (3P) sectors. The internship will offer hands‑on exposure to engagement and communications work in the public service. Shortlisted candidates will support the end‑to‑end planning and execution of PAE2027, while gaining experience in areas such as event management, video production, 3P engagement, and marketing.

What you will be working on:

• Publicity and Content WritingYou may be involved in developing content for PAE’s publicity efforts, including writing copy for the call for nominations across our website and social media platforms. At a later stage, you may also help craft citations and profile stories that highlight the achievements and contributions of PAE 2027 recipients.
• Event planning and managementYou may be involved in working closely with our vendors to plan and manage the PAE Awards Ceremony. The scopes include event programming, guest management, video production, and food & beverage.
• Stakeholder engagementYou may be involved in engaging and communicating with our 3P stakeholders in the lead‑up to the PAE 2027 Awards Ceremony, such as the Ministry’s stakeholders, nominees, and prospective recipients. You may also serve as a key point of contact, responding to enquiries, coordinating follow‑ups, and ensuring that relevant updates are communicated accurately and promptly.

What we are looking for:

• Strong interest in event management, with a well‑organised, meticulous, and resourceful approach. Prior experience in event planning and management is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• elf‑motivated and able to perform effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Able to commit at least 4 months, especially during the critical project period (Jun - Sep 2027)[Shorter commitment periods based on individual circumstances may be assessed and considered on a case‑by‑case basis]University and Polytechnic students on leaves of absence/holiday/seeking industrial attachment positions can be considered for the internship.Period of Internship: Feb/Mar to Sep 2027

About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource‑efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience. We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come. We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro‑active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross‑deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.