Programme Manager (Youth Engagement)

TASEK ACADEMY AND SOCIAL SERVICES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Singapore is seeking a Programme Manager (Youth Engagement) to lead efforts in fostering connections with youth through impactful programmes. This role involves managing the Youth Hub and The Beacon, coordinating outreach strategies, and enhancing community participation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and a minimum of 2 years' experience in community engagement and programme management. This position offers a chance to make a significant contribution to youth development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement, outreach, or programme management.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including vulnerable groups.
• Experience in volunteer management and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Youth Hub ensuring a safe and supportive environment for young people.
• Engage youths through informal interactions and activities.
• Develop outreach strategies to raise awareness of programmes.
• Plan and oversee activities, workshops, and events.
• Build strong relationships with youth, volunteers, and partners.
• Collaborate for joint initiatives and shared resources.

Skills

Strong engagement skills with youth

Public speaking

Communication skills

Creativity in engagement strategies

Facilitation skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Programme Manager (Youth Engagement) leads Tasek’s efforts to build strong, meaningful connections with youth through relationship‑based programmes that foster personal development, wellbeing, and positive community participation. This role oversees outreach, partnership building, and programme delivery for:

• The Beacon – a vibrant and inclusive community hub offering outreach programmes, skills workshops, and collaborative initiatives for youth development.
• Youth Hub – a drop‑in centre offering a safe, engaging environment for young people to participate in positive activities, develop life skills, and build supportive relationships.

Working closely with programme, mentoring & casework, and volunteer management teams, the Programme Manager ensures that engagement strategies are responsive to needs, collaborative in approach, and impactful in outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Youth Hub, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for young people.
• Engage youths through informal interactions and activities, providing guidance and connecting them to appropriate supportservices.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to raise awareness of The Beacon and Youth Hub programmes.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of activities, workshops, and events across all two initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with youth, volunteers, partners, and community organisations.
• Collaborate with partners for joint initiatives, sponsorships, and shared resources.
• Support volunteers and partners to ensure quality programme delivery.
• Work with colleagues to document impact stories, prepare publicity materials, and advocate for community strengths, youthpotential, and second chances.
• Track outreach metrics, programme participation, and participant progress, and prepare periodic reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure programmes are inclusive, relevant, and responsive to evolving youth needs.

Skill Sets

• Strong engagement skills with youth and able to be creative with engagement strategies to attract and retain youth.
• Comfortable with public speaking, storytelling and advocacy work.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Competent in data management to track programme success rate metrics.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, communitydevelopment, youth work, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement, outreach, or programme management.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including vulnerable groups.
• Experience in volunteer management and event coordination.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in line with programme needs.
• Preferably with experience in the social sector, particularly with at-risk youth or socially disadvantaged communities.
• Familiarity with strengths-based and community development approaches.