Manager/TAL Operations (TAL Ops & Engagement) Contract

NPB National Parks Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NParks is seeking a coordinating role to support The Animal Lodge (TAL) operations and engagement initiatives. You will assist with tenancy, estate management and organizing engagement sessions while handling administration tasks.

The role requires strong communication, team collaboration, and a positive, energetic attitude. You will engage with animal groups, tenants, and the public, including occasional outdoor work and after-hours duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer coordination, outreach, community engagement and partnerships will be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Independent and able to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support tenancy, projects and estate management work at The Animal Lodge (TAL).
• Coordinate engagement sessions and perform general administration tasks.
• Engage tenants and the public on TAL-related matters and manage feedback.
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as animal groups, contractors and tenants to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Outreach

Community engagement

Partnerships

Communications

Job description

What the role is

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touchpoint on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the First Responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our biophilic City in Nature.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the team to manage operations and engagement efforts at The Animal Lodge (TAL). As part of your daily work, you will be assisting with the following:

• Support tenancy, projects and estate management work
• Support operational work including setting up engagement sessions, performing general administration, such as, secretarial support, process reviews, procurement of services, engage tenants and public on TAL-related matters, manage feedback
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as animal groups (AGs), contractors, tenants, and work cohesively within AVS to ensure smooth operations at TAL
• Perform other assignments or projects as required

What we are looking for

• Experience in volunteer coordination, outreach, community engagement and partnerships and/or communications-related work will be an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong management and coordination skills, independent, self-motivated, meticulous and enthusiastic.
• Independent and able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Positive attitude, energetic, and passionate about animals.
• Comfortable working in close proximity with animals
• Willing to work outdoors, after office hours and during weekends when required

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract