Senior Executive / Executive (Community Programs)

Children's Wishing Well; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Programme Executive to support children's programmes. The ideal candidate will coordinate various community activities, engage stakeholders, and manage administrative tasks. Passion for working with children and relevant experience in social service or education are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in social service, education, or youth work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with caregivers and partners.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement community-based children’s programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders to support children's well-being.
• Manage administrative duties including documentation and reporting.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a Programme Executive to support and implement community-based children’s programmes. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children and have relevant experience in social service, education, or youth work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Coordination & Child Registration

• Register children for the Children Enrichment Programme (CEP) at assigned community sites

• Collect supporting documents, verify attendance, and manage annual renewals

• Schedule and register children for additional programmes (e.g. FRESH, Learning Journeys, Reach for the Stars)

2. Funded Programme Management

• Coordinate and support the smooth running of funded community programmes such as Junior Stars and StarMaker

• Liaise with vendors, community partners, funders, caregivers, and children

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with caregivers, school personnel, counsellors, and other social agencies to support the well-being of children

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective service delivery

4. Facilitation & On-Site Support

• Facilitate on-the-ground execution of activities such as:
  FRESH food support sessions
  Life skills workshops
  Learning journeys and other enrichment programmes

• Ensure volunteer, instructor, and child safety and engagement

5. Needs Assessment & Referrals

• Liaise with external stakeholders to assess needs and nominate children/families for:
  Financial assistance (e.g. groceries, bus subsidies)
  Counselling and psychology services
  Programmes like Grant-a-Wish or seasonal support initiatives

6. Administrative & Reporting Duties

• Manage donation-in-kind (DIK) records for food, non-food, and vouchers

• Respond to phone, email, and walk-in queries

• Maintain proper documentation of activities, children, and volunteers

• Assist in report preparation for quarterly board meetings

• Provide occasional centre-based child management support when needed