Senior Events Executive (Maternity Cover)

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking a Senior Events Executive to manage internal school events. The candidate should have a degree or diploma and at least 3 years of experience in event organization. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a dynamic role requiring energy and proficiency in handling various tasks, and it includes some after-hours work to accommodate events.',

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in events organization.
• Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and execute all internal school events.
• Assist other departments with events guidance and support.

Skills

Event management

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or Diploma

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Events Executive (Maternity Cover) to join our Community Engagement team.

*Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1871?c=cognitapeople&source=MyCareerFuture in order to access the vacancy through the ATS.

About the Role:

The Senior Events Executive is responsible for organizing, planning and executing all internal school events which fall under the remit of the Community Engagement department. In addition, the Senior Events Executive will assist other departments to provide events guidance and support as required.

Position Requirements:

• A love of events! This role requires someone who loves the dynamic and fast paced role of managing events which vary from small to very large.
• Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks in a fast paced, highly demanding environment
• The calendar of events is busy year round, so this position requires a bundle of energy, who thrives on everyday being different.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to motivate and work effectively with individuals and teams.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Management skills to successfully perform the planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to prepare informative and concise summary reports, debriefs and provide ideas to improve events in the next instance.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to motivate and work effectively with
• Ability to work independently as well as participate enthusiastically in organizational teams. Proficiency with various software programs to manage functions of the role.
• Awareness of commercial sensitivity and demands for confidentiality.
• Acceptance of some after-hours work on weekdays and weekends as events are often held at times outside of general working hours for availability of our working parents.
• Shared commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Act as a key custodian of the Stamford brand, vision and values in all internal communications, and promote this with other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma required
• At least 3 years’ experience in events organization.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills.

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.